MLSs and Transaction Management – Take Small Steps First

Should your MLS provide Transaction Management services? In our recent study on Transaction Management Adoption, it is clear that many of the component parts of full Transaction Management are being used successfully today by a growing number of real estate professionals. The key point is that they are adopting this technology step-by-step.  Some vendors today offer the different component parts of Transaction Management separately, including: Internet Fax Document Management Online Forms/Contracts Transaction Scheduling/Managment Digital Signature Transaction Management technology makes sense for many reasons.   It provides better service to consumers, reduces risk and helps the environment. The problem, however, is that [...]

Paperless Process Comes of Age in Real Estate

WAV Group has been tracking the adoption of online transaction processing software for several years.   In the 2005 WAV Group Transaction Management Adoption Study, we identified a number of factors that were inhibiting adoption of transaction management solutions and recommended steps to improve adoption.  We are seeing encouraging adoption increases throughout the country. The WAV Group 2009 Transaction Management Adoption Study surveyed over 1700 brokers and agents from 22 different MLSs.  In addition, we worked with major Transaction Management vendors to look at their product adoption trends over the last few years.  The result is a much clearer picture of where online transaction processing stands [...]

2009 Reports

Edutizing WAV Group Study outlining how real estate market information can be used in Advertising Make More Green by Going Green WAV Group Study on how to attract more customers and become more profitable with a green real estate operation Virtual Tour WAV Group Study outlining leading virtual tour practices for REALTORS and review of leading Virtual Tour products Localism WAV Group Study that illustrates how Geo Domain Targeting assists in Real Estate Marketing Broker Responsiveness to Online Inquiries WAV Group Study to test the ability of a broker to answer questions about another broker's listing  

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2008 Reports

Listhub Listing Syndication Effectiveness - February 1st, 2008 - Case Study of the Impact of MLS Listing Syndication. Your Reputation - Dec-08-2008 - How to take credit for the terrific customer service you provide. WAV Group Broker Website Effectiveness Study - Sep-25-2008 - WAV Group Broker Website Effectiveness Study WAV Group 2008 Midyear Technology Report- Jun-20-2008 - WAV Group 2008 Midyear Technology Report WAV Group MLS Consumer Website Effectiveness Study - Mar-11-2008 - Consumers and Brokers react favorably toward MLS Consumer Facing Websites. WAV Group Mobile Search Whitepaper - Feb-12-2008 - Mobile Search for the Real Estate Industry: Property Buyers [...]

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2007 Reports

WAV Group 2007 Mid Year Technology ReportJun-22-2007 - WAV Group 2007 Mid Year Tech Update - now available for download

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2006 Reports

WAV Group 2006 MLS Technology Survey ReportDec-21-2006 - WAV Group 2006 MLS Tech Survey Report - available for download WAV Group 2006 Mid Year Tech UpdateJun-01-2006 - WAV Group 2006 Mid Year Tech Update now available Telecom Lifecycle ManagementApr-25-2006 - To receive a copy of our new whitepaper “Telecom Lifecycle Management” click here…

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2005 Reports

WAV Group 2005 MLS Technonolgy Survey-Summary Report Dec-06-2005 - WAV Group 2005 MLS Tech Survey Report - Available for Download WAV Group 2005 Transaction Management Adoption Study Aug-19-2005 - WAV Group 2005 Transaction Management Adoption Study-Available for Download WAV Group 2005 Mid Year Tech Update Jun-16-2005 - Wav Group 2005 Mid Year Tech Update - Available for Download

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2004 Reports

WAV Group 2004 MLS Tech Survey Report Oct-15-2004 - WAV Group 2004 MLS Tech Survey Report 2004 Mid-Year Tech Update Jun-01-2004 - For a copy of the 2004 Mid-Year Tech Update click here!

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Internet Strategies for Real Estate

Turn Your Web Efforts Into Money Makers!   The Need For an Internet Strategy Whatever your role in the real estate industry the Internet is a critical part of your professional life today.  It isn't just about email anymore.   The number of people who begin looking for property on the Internet is increasing dramatically each year and the dynamic of the Internet savvy shopper is different, but attractive.  They come to REALTORS® better informed.  They buy in shorter time and they typically buy more expensive homes.  Understanding how to find, serve and satisfy consumers that rely on the Internet in [...]

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Top Producers Sell More Real Estate using Smartphones, survey says.

WAV Group survey indicates that smartphone usage in real estate improves agent responsiveness, timely communication with clients, and real time-access to mls data anywhere. Arroyo Grande, CA - September 25, 2007 - WAV Group, a leading provider of consultative services for the real estate industry, today released the WAV Group Smartphone Satisfaction Survey. The survey revealed that 78 per cent of real estate professionals who responded to the survey believe their smartphone has made them more responsive to clients, and more than 80 per cent of respondents said smartphones have helped them enhance their personal brand with current and prospective customers. [...]

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Press Release

WAV Group - Spanish MLS Oct-24-2005 - WAV Group Speaks in Spain on History and Value of the MLS Press Releases May-01-2004 - WAV Group today announced its formation...

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WAV Group – Spanish MLS

WAV Group Speaks in Spain on History and Value of the MLS On October 18, 19, and 20, Mike Audet of WAV Group was the keynote speaker at three separate events in Madrid, Seville and Valencia to explain and promote the concept of MLS to the Spanish real estate community.  WAV Group was retained by the founders of the Spanish MLS to help them develop the MLS model and promote the overall concept to the real estate community. The founding partners of the Spanish MLS are Look & Find , RE/MAX, Primer Grupo Inmobiliarias, Global Inmobiliarias, Coldwell Banker - Gesinar. and Grupo Ugarte. In the photo [...]

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