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This national survey of 400 U.S. homeowners reveals how concerns about natural disasters are shaping real estate decisions — and what MLSs and brokers can do to help their agents address those concerns. The findings show that rising insurance costs, questions about property value, and uncertainty around disaster response are top of mind for consumers. Most importantly, the majority of homeowners believe it’s the real estate agent’s responsibility to disclose flood risk. That expectation puts agents on the front line for risk conversations and makes MLS and broker support critical. Inside, you’ll find actionable recommendations for providing agents with the data, education, and disclosure best practices they need to meet consumer expectations. From integrating risk information into listings, to offering training on interpreting flood maps, to developing member resources for disclosure compliance, this 10-page report offers practical steps you can implement immediately. Download your copy today and use it to strengthen trust, improve transparency, and position your agents as informed, reliable guides in an era of heightened risk awareness.
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This paper addresses the impact of allowing indexing of IDX listings and the unclear language in the NAR policy.
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Site licenses have created a circumstance where the many (all MLS subscribers or brokerage agents) are paying for services used by the few that use a service.
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Your MLS organization is not immune to the “new normal.” Remote work was a growing trend before the pandemic made it an essential part of day-to-day operations for the industries that could manage it. Now that vaccines are available and COVID-19 protocols are changing, the question that many industries are dealing with is whether they should continue to work remotely or not. The real estate industry is one that was able to successfully navigate the pandemic shut downs and now must answer the reopening question. WAV Group has surveyed over 100 MLS and associations about how they are evaluating and answering this very important question that will shape the new normal for years to come.
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As a sailor, I can tell you that a rudderless boat is hard to steer. It takes a lot of expert sail trimmers to keep control of the boat. From my perspective, Listing Syndication is a rudderless boat with bad trimmers, and the boat is way off course.
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WAV Group - 2024 Brokerage Technology Roadmap. In this comprehensive four-part report, we map out the essential technology tools and integrations needed for brokerages to compete effectively against industry giants and technology-driven firms. The roadmap starts with essential customer centric website features and takes your business through the backend data management your team is looking for to be successful.
Gain actionable insights to propel your brokerage forward in 2024 & beyond.
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Part 1: We map out the essential website tools needed for brokerages to compete effectively against industry giants and technology-driven firms. These include parcel-centric databases, MLS VOW, and a strategic website topology strategy. Part 2: We focus on the pivotal role of the company intranet in driving agent adoption and productivity, offering invaluable tips on email integration, single sign-on functionality, and commission payment portals. Part 3: We explore the complexities surrounding data collection policies, storage solutions, API management, data visualization, and reporting procedures tailored to real estate brokerage management teams. Part 4: Finally we provide invaluable insights into agent technology adoption and the systems that you can implement to maximize your investment in technology. -
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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The 2021 WAV Group Transaction Management Interoperability Study revealed brokers have strong interest in the ability for Digital Transaction Management systems to pass data seamlessly for the brokerages representing two sides of a transaction. Today, brokers have to enter data in as many as 9 or 10 systems, creating inefficiency, added cost and increased chances of inaccurate data. According to the study, nearly 3/4 of brokers would like to enter data into one system, either at the MLS or brokerage, and then seamlessly pass the information to other systems. Use Promo Code: WAV2022 through the end of the year to get free access to this report.
