NorthstarMLS Earns Inman Innovator for Project NexusRE™ — And the Industry Should Take Notice

Inman's recognition of Project NexusRE underscores the growing importance of MLS infrastructure. Led by NorthstarMLS with WAV Group and REcore, the platform is helping reshape real estate technology.

By |2026-07-30T09:29:00-07:00July 29th, 2026|Announcements, Artificial Intelligence, Fluente|Comments Off on NorthstarMLS Earns Inman Innovator for Project NexusRE™ — And the Industry Should Take Notice

Inside AI – Episode 3 with Ashley Fidler: The biggest AI mistake real estate companies are making

The biggest AI mistake real estate companies are making has nothing to do with choosing the wrong technology. It happens earlier, when leaders decide they need AI before deciding what they actually need AI to do. That mistake becomes far more amplified with agentic AI: technology that can take actions on a user’s behalf. Give a person the wrong permission, and the damage may be limited by how quickly that person can act. Give an AI system the same permission, and it can move at lightning speed, touch thousands of records and multiply the risk before anyone realizes what happened. [...]

By |2026-07-16T18:52:35-07:00July 16th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Real Estate Technology, Technology|Comments Off on Inside AI – Episode 3 with Ashley Fidler: The biggest AI mistake real estate companies are making

OneKeyMLS Search Site Powered by Cribio is a Breakthrough

Learn how OneKey MLS and Broker Public Portal are redefining MLS consumer websites through Cribio's shared technology platform—combining AI-ready infrastructure, local branding, and continuous innovation into one scalable solution.

By |2026-07-09T12:42:33-07:00July 9th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Broker Public Portal, MLS Insights|Comments Off on OneKeyMLS Search Site Powered by Cribio is a Breakthrough

Stop Giving AI Another Broker’s Listing

Artificial intelligence has opened a new distribution channel for MLS listing data—but the rules governing that data never anticipated ChatGPT, Gemini, or Perplexity. This article examines how AI integrations are challenging the cooperative framework that has protected broker-owned listings for decades and outlines immediate actions MLSs should take to regain control.

By |2026-07-02T14:02:37-07:00July 3rd, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, MLS Insights|Comments Off on Stop Giving AI Another Broker’s Listing

Inside AI – Episode 2 with Dan Troup: Why the future of home search will look very different

Artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every corner of real estate. But what happens when AI is used to rethink one of the industry's most familiar experiences: searching for a home? That's the focus of Episode 2 of Inside AI hosted by me, The REAL AI Guy, a new interview series that gives real estate professionals an insider's look at the people shaping AI across the industry. Through candid conversations with technology leaders, innovators and executives, this new one-on-one interview series cuts through the hype to explore what's working today, what's changing tomorrow and what agents, brokers, MLSs and associations need [...]

By |2026-07-01T10:58:25-07:00July 1st, 2026|AI & Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Broker Public Portal, Technology, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Inside AI – Episode 2 with Dan Troup: Why the future of home search will look very different

What Buyers Really Look for When Acquiring a Brokerage

Brokerage acquisitions are about far more than valuation multiples. Buyers evaluate profitability, leadership, business model compatibility, and long-term sustainability. Here's what sellers need to know before entering the market.

By |2026-06-26T09:07:07-07:00June 26th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Broker Information, Mergers & Acquisitions, Valuations|Comments Off on What Buyers Really Look for When Acquiring a Brokerage

Is AI Ignoring You? Most Real Estate Agents Are Invisible in the New Search Era

Consumers are increasingly turning to AI platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity for recommendations—including real estate agents. This article explores why many agents remain invisible to AI, how digital trust signals influence recommendations, and what professionals can do now to improve their AI visibility and future client opportunities.

By |2026-06-17T08:44:42-07:00June 17th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Real Estate Technology, Webinars|Comments Off on Is AI Ignoring You? Most Real Estate Agents Are Invisible in the New Search Era

Stop Letting AI Tell You What Your Brokerage Is Worth

Many brokerage owners are relying on AI-generated valuations, recycled market data, and outdated multiples when planning a sale or merger. This article explains why real brokerage valuations depend on buyer behavior, deal structure, financial performance, and current market conditions—not generic AI answers.

By |2026-06-17T08:40:11-07:00June 16th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Mergers & Acquisitions|Comments Off on Stop Letting AI Tell You What Your Brokerage Is Worth

Introducing Project NexusRE: Helping MLSs Build the AI Future They Own

Project NexusRE is a new industry-led initiative designed to help MLSs navigate AI governance, data protection, and innovation. Learn how NorthstarMLS, REcore, and WAV Group are working together to create trusted infrastructure that empowers the real estate industry to shape its own AI future.

By |2026-06-12T11:33:30-07:00June 12th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, MLS Insights|Comments Off on Introducing Project NexusRE: Helping MLSs Build the AI Future They Own

How Much Should You Budget for AI in 2026? The Answer Will Embarrass You.

AI is rapidly shifting from an experimental technology expense to a core operational investment. This WAV Group analysis explores what brokerages and MLSs should realistically budget for AI in 2026, why the market is accelerating faster than expected, and what real estate leaders risk by waiting too long.

By |2026-06-02T12:37:36-07:00June 2nd, 2026|Artificial Intelligence|Comments Off on How Much Should You Budget for AI in 2026? The Answer Will Embarrass You.

AI Execution, Not AI Hype: Why HousingWire’s AI Summit Matters

Artificial intelligence now sits directly in the middle of that conversation. It is actively reshaping brokerage strategy, MLS operations, consumer search experiences, and the next generation of real estate technology.

By |2026-05-19T12:01:40-07:00May 19th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Conferences|Comments Off on AI Execution, Not AI Hype: Why HousingWire’s AI Summit Matters

AI Is Already Inside Your MLS. The Question Is Who Controls It.

Artificial intelligence is already operating inside MLS systems through vendor upgrades, support tools, compliance platforms, and analytics. The real question is whether MLSs are governing how AI uses their data before control shifts outside the cooperative.

By |2026-05-14T15:21:28-07:00May 18th, 2026|AI Accelerator Series, Artificial Intelligence, Our Services|Comments Off on AI Is Already Inside Your MLS. The Question Is Who Controls It.