Webinar Week In November!
WAV Group and RE Technology are getting you ready for the end of the year with back-to-back-to-back webinars in November.
Lead Diversion Site as a New Listing Portal Term
The industry awaits exciting new features promising to revolutionize the broker and MLS landscape
Brokers May Look to MLS Vendors for Clear Cooperation Solution
As the Department of Justice organizes an antitrust case against NAR and its MLSs for using CCP to prevent start-up listing companies, brokers are trying to find a path forward that will either keep CCP, or remove it.
Would Eliminating IDX Cure the Clear Cooperation Debate?
Clear Cooperation is a restatement of a policy that has always been fundamental to the MLS. It's the difference between the MLS and an advertisement.
WAV Group Workshop: Getting Proactive to Avoid even More Litigation and DOJ Scrutiny
On Friday, September 20, 2024, Marilyn Wilson of WAV Group summarized the topics she believes the industry needs to proactively address before another round of litigation or regulatory push forces the industry to address them. Using a plethora of WAV Group research studies, Wilson provided balanced data on many topics. She said “I’m not here to provide you answers, but to provide you with comprehensive insights on each of these topics so you can have well-informed discussions in each of your local markets.”
What will be the next costly lawsuit? Join our webinar to discuss the changes we need to consider
WAV Group's Marilyn Wilson will spotlight this critical conversation about the urgent changes needed to safeguard our industry and ensure we're putting consumers first.
REALTY OF AMERICA Launches National Virtual Brokerage that Follows a Familiar Playbook
The idea of ROA is pretty simple: build fast and strong with a talented pool of agents, and go public.
Emerging Issues Advisory Board Reconvening in October to Continue Clear Cooperation and Other Key Policies Discussions
The Clear Cooperation Policy, which mandates REALTORS® to list properties on NAR-affiliated MLSs within one day of signing the listing agreement, is under scrutiny from the Department of Justice (DOJ), which has revived its investigation into the association’s rules. NAR has announced plans to appeal a court decision allowing the DOJ’s inquiry to continue. The discussion has also reached emergency status because of a Clear Cooperation Lawsuit scheduled to go to trial in November.
5 Ways to Increase Consumer Transparency and Address the Clear Cooperation Crisis
At WAV Group, we are passionate about finding ways to ensure the long-term success of the real estate industry by protecting the best interests of real estate consumers. The on-going spirited debate around the Clear Cooperation Policy centers around different brokerage and MLS beliefs about the ways to serve real estate consumers.
Should NAR Modify Clear Cooperation Policy? WAV Group Releases Study Findings
WAV Group shares the results of its Clear Cooperation Study to gain directional insights into the feelings of brokers and MLSs regarding the Clear Cooperation Policy incorporated into the model rules by the National Association of REALTORS®.
Embracing AI for Better Consumer Engagement in Real Estate
Artificial Intelligence is transforming real estate, offering opportunities for better consumer engagement. By embracing AI, brokerages can provide personalized experiences, faster responses, and stay ahead of the competition.
Zillow Mortgage is Grabbing Market Share from Brokers
Zillow is on the move with impressive growth and they are taking business from established lenders.