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Broker Insights
Now’s the Time: Why MLSs Should Bring Builder Listings Into the Fold
MLS participation delivers both marketing reach and business intelligence that independent builder websites simply can’t replicate.
Inside the acquisition system fueling one of real estate’s fastest-growing brokerages
For brokerages serious about growth, this is a rare chance to learn from a leader who has proven that strategic acquisition can outpace even the best recruiting models.
Compass and Anywhere signal a new era of brokerage consolidation
At WAV Group, we have long believed that consolidation is not just about size. It is about leverage and the ability to turn scale into sustained profitability. This merger should prompt every brokerage leader to revisit their own growth strategy.
MLS and Association Best Practices
Intermountain MLS Seeks Relationship-Driven, AI-Savvy CEO To Lead Its Next Chapter
Intermountain MLS in Boise, Idaho is searching for its next Chief Executive Officer. The ideal candidate is a leader who combines strong relationship-building with a modern technology vision and deep executional capabilities. If you’re passionate about serving brokers and agents, energized by innovation, and ready to lead in one of the fastest-growing markets in the country, then keep reading.
Industry Veteran Glenn Christoph to Exit IMLS at End of 2025
Congrats to Glenn and his family for his transition! We’re excited to see what other ways you are going to contribute to the industry!
Why FSBO sellers lose money and why MLSs should share this research
FSBO sellers often underestimate the time, risk, and complexity involved. When things go wrong, they usually lose far more than the commission they intended to save. The research makes this clear, and MLSs are in a strong position to amplify that message to the industry.
Real Estate Technology Trends
Hello MLS – The future CMA is here, and it is no longer a report
The paper outlines how today’s CMA falls short, why AI is the catalyst for a complete rebuild, and how the industry can construct the next generation of pricing tools from the ground up.
How SERHANT. Scaled While the Industry Stalled — And the Technology That Helped Fuel It
In a market where many brokerages are consolidating or playing defense, SERHANT. has moved boldly in the other direction — expanding into 13 states and Washington, D.C., growing its agent base tenfold, and significantly increasing revenue. A new case study from Rechat explores how the brokerage made it happen, and what other firms can learn from the strategy behind its scale.
Rethinking Real Estate Technology Through Shared Infrastructure
The industry is undergoing a massive shift and replatforming effort, with companies racing to keep pace with technological change but lacking clear pathways forward.
Strategic Planning and Research
Hello MLS – The future CMA is here, and it is no longer a report
The paper outlines how today’s CMA falls short, why AI is the catalyst for a complete rebuild, and how the industry can construct the next generation of pricing tools from the ground up.
Why FSBO sellers lose money and why MLSs should share this research
FSBO sellers often underestimate the time, risk, and complexity involved. When things go wrong, they usually lose far more than the commission they intended to save. The research makes this clear, and MLSs are in a strong position to amplify that message to the industry.
NAR Report: Americans are buying homes farther from work and waiting longer to do it
When did “location, location, location” stop meaning “close to work”? According to the NAR's just-released 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, the number of buyers who cited proximity to their job as a top [...]