FMLS Crosses State Lines to Offer Services in Alabama
FMLS in Atlanta today joined the ranks of multi-region MLSs by announcing it will be providing services to two Alabama MLSs. In fact, more than 50% of REALTORS® are served today by just 20 MLSs.
Join Us for a Conversation with Larry Rideout of Gibson Sotheby’s
WAV Group is excited to have Larry Rideout, Chairman and Founder of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty join us for an hour-long talk on Zoom scheduled next week on April 28th.
MLS Grid continues expansion, goes live with Austin Board of REALTORS®
MLS Grid now powers data to 18,171 websites and supports 665 vendors that work with 181 multiple listing services across the state.
Blame California for Rapid Home Price Increases Nationally
As you may know, homebuilders are out of inventory and are now resorting to auctioning off homes that are not even built, with no guarantee that you will get the house you buy for that price if building materials go up. Kevin asked, "How long will homebuilders be out of inventory?" A long time, I replied. "Why do you think that?" he asked. I shared my answer and Kevin suggested that I share it in a post – so here you go.
Matterport’s Narrow Moat and the Future of Virtual Tours
Founded in 2011, Matterport had already taken on more than $60 million in investment before launching powerfully in real estate by 2016. They have taken on substantially more investment since.
CMA to Listing Agreement to MLS to Commission Check
Cloud CMA now integrated with Lone Wolf Transactions including zipForms and TransactionDesk - check it out.
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Why doesn’t every Realtor have access to Tech Helpline?
The pandemic forced more than a million Realtors nationwide to work remotely and embrace digital technology at a record pace. One leading real estate tech executive told me more progress took place getting agents to adopt technology in the first five months of the outbreak than the last five years.
MoxiWorks to Compliment Zap?
Not sure if MoxiWorks will replace Zap or not, but it is pretty clear that Moxi has some powerful traction. What is being done in Canada is not likely to have much bearing on what is done here in America – but it is a signal.
Fathom Holdings Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Technology Platform LiveBy
Yet another tech roll-up for one of the leading brokerages building out their value as a technology solutions provider. LiveBy currently provides local content automation for websites and social media for tons of big brands like Ebby, Alain Pinel, Hunt Real Estate and many others.
Texas REALTORS® Signs Five-Year Contract Renewal with MMSI
Congratulations to Travis Wright, Kinski Moss and the rest of the Texas REALTORS® team for continuing to partner with MMSI to effect positive legislative changes in their state. By creating an efficient method for managing political advocacy and contributions, the staff can focus more on the critical grass roots efforts needed today to ensure that REALTORS® protect the best interest of homeowners.
Howard Hanna Holds onto Top Spot – Named #1 Privately-Owned Real Estate Company in the Nation
Howard Hanna continues to out-perform year after year. All of us at WAV Group ask you to join us in celebrating the great accomplishments of this family-owned business. In the face of stiff competition from publicly held companies, this excellent company continues to thrive by staying profoundly focused on the relationship between customers and agents.