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New 2022 Realtor Tech Survey Reveals Advances, Shortcomings
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New 2022 Realtor Tech Survey Reveals Advances, Shortcomings

Announcements, Broker-Agent Information, NAR, News, Real Estate Technology, Research, Technology

New 2022 Realtor Tech Survey Reveals Advances, Shortcomings

Today the National Association of Realtors released its annual Technology survey of members, one of my favorite yearly research studies. With over 2,400 responses, it provides excellent insight into how tech innovations are impacting the real estate business now and in the future. Not many surprises, but this new research confirms the acceleration of tech adoption as one positive factor fueled by the pandemic. Here are some quick highlights: -eSigning rules: Looking back at the last 12 months, respondents ranked eSignatures as the most impactful tech tool (79%), with lockboxes (67%) and local MLS apps/technology (67%) tied for second place. [...]

By Kevin Hawkins|2022-10-31T11:11:11-07:00November 1st, 2022|Announcements, Broker-Agent Information, NAR, News, Real Estate Technology, Research, Technology|0 Comments

And the winner is … Revive tops 12 hot startups in the “Pitch Battle” at NAR iOi Summit
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And the winner is … Revive tops 12 hot startups in the “Pitch Battle” at NAR iOi Summit

Conferences, Industry Observations, NAR, Press Releases, Real Estate Technology, Technology

And the winner is … Revive tops 12 hot startups in the “Pitch Battle” at NAR iOi Summit

The two-day National Association of Realtors fourth annual iOi Summit in Los Angeles hit its crescendo just minutes before it adjourned with the biggest announcement of the conference. Revive Real Estate, the fast-growing startup that’s blazing the presale renovation trail, was named the 2022 winner of the highly coveted “Pitch Battle.” It was a moment that embodied the conference acronym: innovation, opportunity and investment as Revive snagged the winner-take-all $15,000 prize and benefits that will help pole-vault it massive industry awareness. Revive’s four-minute pitch was handled deftly by its CEO and Co-Founder Michael Allawadi. Then Michael faced four more minutes [...]

By Kevin Hawkins|2022-09-30T10:31:03-07:00September 30th, 2022|Conferences, Industry Observations, NAR, Press Releases, Real Estate Technology, Technology|0 Comments

iOi Summit is Next Week – You Should Attend
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iOi Summit is Next Week – You Should Attend

Associations, Conferences, M&A, Mergers & Acquisitions, NAR

iOi Summit is Next Week – You Should Attend

This is no ordinary real estate conference where speakers “pay to play” and you’re essentially watching commercials on stage for days. The iOi Summit is different. It doesn’t matter if you’re an investor, a start-up, or a tech-savvy realtor. The event takes place next week on September 28th and 29th, in Los Angeles. Register now!

By Victor Lund|2022-09-21T12:30:49-07:00September 21st, 2022|Associations, Conferences, M&A, Mergers & Acquisitions, NAR|0 Comments

FMLS Crosses State Lines to Offer Services in Alabama
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FMLS Crosses State Lines to Offer Services in Alabama

MLS, MLS Insights, NAR

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.

By Marilyn Wilson|2021-04-26T09:25:18-07:00April 26th, 2021|MLS, MLS Insights, NAR|0 Comments

How NAR Got It Wrong in 1988 May Teach Us Something About Today
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How NAR Got It Wrong in 1988 May Teach Us Something About Today

Mergers & Acquisitions, NAR, Thought Leadership

How NAR Got It Wrong in 1988 May Teach Us Something About Today

When George Slusser joined WAV Group to lead our Mergers, Acquisitions, and Valuations team, we all reviewed his book titled Acquiring Profit. I love reading old business books because time is a cruel fact-checker, and also because the thoughts of leaders in the past give us great guidance for our current forecasting predictions. Namely, don’t make them. When the book was written, the National Association of Realtors predicted that their membership would shrink from 820,000 to 500,000 by Y2k – the year 2000. At that time, there were also around 70,000 brokerages. The thought of industry leaders at the time [...]

By Victor Lund|2021-03-05T15:25:35-08:00March 5th, 2021|Mergers & Acquisitions, NAR, Thought Leadership|1 Comment

REALTOR Safety is Serious Business All Year
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REALTOR Safety is Serious Business All Year

Broker-Agent Information, COVID-19, NAR

REALTOR Safety is Serious Business All Year

National REALTOR® Safety Month is designated by the National Association of REALTORS, (NAR), as a time to focus on safety strategies and tactics.

By Myra Jolivet|2020-09-16T16:45:29-07:00September 16th, 2020|Broker-Agent Information, COVID-19, NAR|2 Comments

Fair Housing Is Ultimately Local, Like Real Estate – National Association of REALTORS Declaration Must Trickle Down
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Fair Housing Is Ultimately Local, Like Real Estate – National Association of REALTORS Declaration Must Trickle Down

NAR, Research

Fair Housing Is Ultimately Local, Like Real Estate – National Association of REALTORS Declaration Must Trickle Down

Housing discrimination is a crime, punishable by federal fines exceeding $100k and other punitive measures, yet one that is still committed around the country even today. As NAR and the Urban Institute suggest, a first step in a solution framework to combat housing discrimination begins at the local level.

By Myra Jolivet|2020-08-20T13:42:48-07:00August 20th, 2020|NAR, Research|2 Comments

Broker and MLS Alert – New MLS Policy
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Broker and MLS Alert – New MLS Policy

Broker-Agent Information, MLS, NAR

Broker and MLS Alert – New MLS Policy

The NAR Emerging Issues workgroup has developed a policy statement that clears up a misconception about the data that a broker participant contributes to an MLS. It gives brokers the explicit right to get their data back.

By Victor Lund|2020-05-08T15:35:08-07:00May 1st, 2020|Broker-Agent Information, MLS, NAR|1 Comment

NAR Survey Signals Training Goals for Realtors Working from Home
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NAR Survey Signals Training Goals for Realtors Working from Home

Business Intelligence, NAR, Suveys and Research

NAR Survey Signals Training Goals for Realtors Working from Home

The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® published a quick survey this week called the NAR Flash Survey: Economic Pulse - April 2020. One of the key questions that we were struck by was related to technology. Read more...

By Victor Lund|2020-04-17T12:42:36-07:00April 17th, 2020|Business Intelligence, NAR, Suveys and Research|2 Comments

NAR Launches a New TV Ad Campaign
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NAR Launches a New TV Ad Campaign

NAR, Press Releases

NAR Launches a New TV Ad Campaign

What’s a Realtor? That’s a question if you asked most consumers, they would likely incorrectly respond that a Realtor is a real estate agent or broker. The National Association of Realtors is working to change that.

By Kevin Hawkins|2020-02-03T07:57:15-08:00February 3rd, 2020|NAR, Press Releases|0 Comments

California’s Vince Malta Taking the Reins as President of the National Association of REALTORS®
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California’s Vince Malta Taking the Reins as President of the National Association of REALTORS®

Follow the Leader, NAR, Press Releases

California’s Vince Malta Taking the Reins as President of the National Association of REALTORS®

Vince Malta has a lifelong commitment to serving REALTORS® first serving in state leadership for the California Association of REALTORS® and now putting his insights and expertise to work at the federal level for nearly 20 years.

By Marilyn Wilson|2019-11-11T16:18:43-08:00November 11th, 2019|Follow the Leader, NAR, Press Releases|1 Comment

Heading to NAR San Francisco: 3 things to know
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Heading to NAR San Francisco: 3 things to know

Conferences, NAR

Heading to NAR San Francisco: 3 things to know

These three things should help make NAR San Francisco a much better experience: NAR Conference scheduling tool, NAR Bus Schedule, and The NAR Annual App.

By Kevin Hawkins|2019-12-31T04:39:36-08:00November 6th, 2019|Conferences, NAR|0 Comments