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Broker Insights
WAV Group Represents the Sale of a Real Estate Education Company
We believe that the right fit for this business would be an Association of REALTORS, a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), or a Large Brokerage firm with an existing real estate school.
Alarming New Trend – Dual Agency on the rise in Los Angeles
I just had a very interesting conversation with some well-heeled luxury brokers from Los Angeles. They told me that since the new requirement to sign a 14-page State-sponsored Buyers Agency Agreement before showing a property has gone into effect, they have seen a dramatic rise in dual agency deals.
Relitix’s Agent Movement Index Shows Real Estate Agents Are Staying Put
Although brokers may not be seeing the recruiting performance they want, it does not mean that they should not be out there hunting for great agents.
MLS and Association Best Practices
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.”
Victor Lund to Speak at International MLS Forum October 8th, Milan Italy
The conversation will highlight the critical need for industry-wide collaboration on practices, ensuring the continued value, security, and fairness of listing data usage.
Rapattoni’s Game-Changing Integration with Restb.ai: A Leap Forward for Real Estate MLSs
By harnessing the power of AI, MLSs can enhance accessibility, streamline listing input, and ensure photo compliance, ultimately benefiting both real estate professionals and homebuyers.
Real Estate Technology Trends
REAL AI: Will you wear AI, Apple Intelligence micro steps, Facts, Headlines and AI Quote of the week
By Kevin Hawkins with Korey Hawkins | Vol. 2 Post 40 REAL AI is a human-created weekly roundup of all things related to artificial intelligence in real estate and emerging AI innovations in other sectors [...]
REAL AI: Clear Capital AI point of view, Apple Intelligence gets small, Facts, Headlines and AI Quote of the Week
By Kevin Hawkins with Korey Hawkins | Vol. 2 Post 39 REAL AI is a human-created weekly roundup of all things related to artificial intelligence in real estate and emerging AI innovations in other sectors [...]
Rayse Launches to 200 Brokerages, Transforming Transparency and Value in Real Estate Transactions
Rayse redefines how agents showcase their value, addressing widespread misconceptions about the time and effort involved in real estate transactions.
Strategic Planning and Research
Omni MLS to Focus on New Home Inventory
This development follows the recent settlement with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and underscores Builders Update commitment to fostering robust relationships between agents and builders.
How Volunteer Leaders can Avoid Inadvertently Firing Top Notch Association Executives
Today brokerages representing over 600,000 agents cannot or will not require NAR membership because of their proposed lawsuit settlements. Whether from litigation, DOJ rulings or the belief from brokerages (especially the $2 billion crowd) that NAR let them down, it is anything but business as usual right now. All Association leaders need to be open to new ways to doing business to be able to ride out this storm. Forward-looking, strategic AE’s recognize these vulnerabilities. They are effectively partnering with their volunteer leaders to push the envelope, eliminating outdated or poorly attended programs and focusing their attention on preparing for future scenarios that may be foisted on the industry from lawyers, the DOJ or some other unknown threat.
Tech Partners on Brokerage Strategic Planning Team
In the dynamic realm of real estate, the integration of technology plays an increasingly pivotal role in shaping strategic initiatives for brokerage firms.