New Web Browser Security Measures Coming IN January 2021

The next release of Chrome is going to have a major impact on your site if you have mixed content downloads...ie...content that is both downloaded from secure and unsecured sites. You should see the number of web sites have the current warning that they are "Not Secure" even with HTTPS.

By |2020-12-06T12:44:21-08:00December 7th, 2020|Security and Privacy|2 Comments

Upstream Reports Progress, Plans and Transition

UpstreamRE, LLC, the broker-owned company responsible for overseeing the Upstream real estate data management solution, announced today specific plans for rolling out the first features in select markets in 2021, reflected on the project’s purpose, and progress and reported the initial success of a planned transition.

By |2020-12-04T06:53:04-08:00December 4th, 2020|Press Releases|Comments Off on Upstream Reports Progress, Plans and Transition

The Benefits of Advanced Commission Payment for Real Estate Agents – eCommission

This month, David and Victor invited eCommission's Founder and CEO, Sean Whaling, to discuss today's market and about his company. I was surprised to learn that many people have not heard about eCommission or understand the benefits of advanced agent commission payment service to Brokers and MLSs.

By |2020-11-20T04:38:48-08:00November 20th, 2020|Broker-Agent Information|Comments Off on The Benefits of Advanced Commission Payment for Real Estate Agents – eCommission

Delta Media launches Creative Studio as it builds the one-stop marketing shop

For the first time, Creative Studio gives its clients the ability to design marketing materials from scratch. Think of it as Canva for real estate.

By |2020-11-19T12:47:52-08:00November 19th, 2020|Broker Technology Research, Technology|Comments Off on Delta Media launches Creative Studio as it builds the one-stop marketing shop

More competitors than ever — and counting: REALTOR membership sets a new record

Last year, the National Association of REALTORS® reported 1.4 million members. In October, the NAR total membership number now stands at 1,453,128 – up some 50,000 new members in growth during the middle of a pandemic.

By |2020-11-18T08:33:08-08:00November 18th, 2020|Broker-Agent Information, Conferences|Comments Off on More competitors than ever — and counting: REALTOR membership sets a new record

Join Chris Haran, CTO of MRED as we discuss the best ways for MLSs to help eliminate the 40% of Condo deals that go bad every year

Join Chris Haran, CTO MRED, the MLS of the Chicagoland area, to see how their organization has partnered with FHAPros to help eliminate the 40% of condo deals that fall apart each year.

By |2020-11-16T13:15:52-08:00November 16th, 2020|Technology|Comments Off on Join Chris Haran, CTO of MRED as we discuss the best ways for MLSs to help eliminate the 40% of Condo deals that go bad every year

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Licenses Percy for all US Members

Percy, the real estate industry’s leading provider of homebuyer insights has been selected by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World as a member benefit.

By |2022-05-26T14:00:31-07:00November 12th, 2020|Broker Information, Broker Technology Research, Press Releases|Comments Off on Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Licenses Percy for all US Members

Why Rescuing a Deal Matters

Fallen Sales, Failed Contracts, Deals Fallen Through (DFTs), or Transaction Fallen are a few names designated to real estate contracts that fail to make the closing table. This session is Part II of Peter and David's video about "Fallen Deals are like Fallen Angels."

By |2020-10-31T12:47:55-07:00November 2nd, 2020|Broker-Agent Information|Comments Off on Why Rescuing a Deal Matters

New Lead Routing Strategies Points to Increased Conversion Rates

It seems obvious that brokers should be routing leads to agents who know the customer, yet they don’t. Aidentified fixes that, creating a better customer experience and improving lead conversion by simply connecting the customer to an agent who has some sort of known relationship. That’s a game-changer.

By |2020-10-27T14:00:30-07:00October 27th, 2020|Artificial Intelligence, Clients, CRM|Comments Off on New Lead Routing Strategies Points to Increased Conversion Rates

Just released: MLS Grid Paper, The Power of One

A recent study conducted by WAV Group underscores the reason this collaboration is so important for the real estate industry. According to the study, nearly three-quarters of brokers and vendors said they want a centralized data licensing approval process with ONE standardized data licensing approval form.

By |2020-10-27T09:40:05-07:00October 27th, 2020|MLS Insights, Research|Comments Off on Just released: MLS Grid Paper, The Power of One

Inspired by Sherry Chris – Being More Inviting and CRM of the Future

As brokers and franchises prepare their technology roadmap for 2021 – the eye needs to be on CRM enrichment.

By |2020-10-23T08:17:10-07:00October 23rd, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Inspired by Sherry Chris – Being More Inviting and CRM of the Future