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"Coming Soon" is referred to as the time between the signing of a listing agreement with a seller and the go- live date in the multiple listing service. The National Association of REALTORS® MLS Policy does not provide a Coming Soon option, however this business practice is common in many market areas and a wide number of MLSs have a Coming Soon Policy today.The purpose of the WAV Group Coming Soon Policy Study is to help MLSs reflect the perspectives of brokers and agents in shaping Coming Soon policies.
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Unlocking Compliance and Efficiency in the Growing Improve-to-Sell Market
Today’s real estate landscape is shifting as homeowners increasingly invest in pre-sale improvements to maximize value and speed up transactions. The Evolution of Improve-to-Sell white paper by WAV Group explores how brokerages, agents, lenders, and service providers can overcome regulatory risks and operational inefficiencies through a compliant, integrated platform. Featuring insights on capital access, streamlined collaboration, and future-proof infrastructure, this report is essential for industry professionals looking to stay competitive and deliver greater value to clients.
Download the white paper to discover how a compliant improve-to-sell ecosystem can drive profitability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
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Navigating Fair Pricing for Open MLS Access As discussions intensify around expanding MLS access to all licensees—driven by recent lawsuits—many associations and MLSs are reevaluating their pricing structures. While some are moving toward equitable pricing for REALTORS® and non-REALTORS alike, others are setting much higher fees for identical services. This approach raises significant compliance and fairness questions, especially under the new NAR Anti-Trust Settlement. Avoiding Price Discrimination with Open MLS Subscriptions from WAV Group offers a best practices guide for associations to structure fair, justifiable pricing. This resource provides clear steps to document any additional service costs and avoid potential antitrust risks. Download the Guide Today and make informed decisions that protect your organization and promote inclusivity across your market. Use promo code "MLSpricing" at checkout for a free copy.
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This paper highlights a case study about adoption trends in the State of Florida. The paper examines the adoption trends in Florida, among the pioneers in launching a statewide transaction management platform. The results are very encouraging for the future adoption of transaction management.
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The original promise of IDX was simple: shared listings meant shared success. But over time, that cooperative spirit has been eroded by paper brokers and consumer portals that profit from referral fees while offering little in return. WAV Group’s latest report examines how the new Multiple Listing Options for Consumers Policy aims to restore balance—giving listing brokers more control, reducing reliance on outdated IDX displays, and reshaping the future of online home search.
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The member leadership of the National Association of REALTORS® will be considering a policy change related to MLS designed to eliminate pocket listings. The policy is 8.0 - called the Clear Cooperation policy. This topic was discussed in great detail at the 2019 Council of MLS meetings and met with widespread industry support.
A number of brokers have developed innovative platforms for sellers that fall under a commonly understood policy called Coming Soon that may be wiped out by this new policy change. This has many in the industry concerned about repercussions the 8.0 policy change could have for these coming soon programs.
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