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16 08, 2011

Jack Miller of the GoodLife Team in Austin Texas

By |2018-05-03T21:25:31-07:00August 16th, 2011|Broker Technology Research, Main category|Comments Off on Jack Miller of the GoodLife Team in Austin Texas

Jack Miller of the GoodLife Team in Austin, Texas was featured in an article by RE Technology this week for his outstanding industry leadership.  All of the members of the GoodLife team have been supportive and outspoken about the best practices for agent and brokers. These REALTORS really give back to our industry and help make it better. Millers’ industry leadership comes from illustrating what great customer services means to real estate brokers today. I think that he also, perhaps unknowingly arrived at a new way to search for property. Put in the amount you can afford and view properties [...]

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5 07, 2011

Shelley Specchio from NNRMLS honored

By |2018-05-03T21:25:37-07:00July 5th, 2011|Main category, MLS Insights|1 Comment

RE Technology is publishing a new series called Follow the Leader.  The Leader to follow this week is Shelley Specchio, CEO of Northern Nevada Regional MLS.  Shelley impressed us with her out-of-the-box thinking, tech-savviness, and commitment to serving real estate professionals in the Reno and Northern Nevada MLS. […]

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6 05, 2025

AI labeling laws are here: What real estate companies need to know and do

By |2025-05-06T13:50:43-07:00May 6th, 2025|Artificial Intelligence|1 Comment

A breakdown of what these laws require, where they’re spreading, and how real estate businesses – including brokers, MLSs, tech firms, and vendors – must respond.

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21 04, 2025

A New Report: Presale renovation is moving from niche to mainstay – and AI is leading the way

By |2025-04-18T12:35:05-07:00April 21st, 2025|Artificial Intelligence, Presale Renovation, Real Estate Technology|Comments Off on A New Report: Presale renovation is moving from niche to mainstay – and AI is leading the way

Most agents sat on the sidelines when virtual tours made their debut. Now, they are ubiquitous. Back in the mid to late 1990s, when virtual tours were primarily used for luxury listings, they felt clunky and slow, and often required buyers to download special browser plugins just to view a listing. I remember vividly IPIX and its 360 virtual tour tech at the first mainstream Inman Real Estate Connect at the San Francisco Hilton. It wowed the crowd but cost $1000 a tour. Most agents initially looked at virtual tours as a marketing gimmick until around 2010. Fast forward to [...]

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15 04, 2025

WARDEX joins New Mexico in giving consumers what they love: Floor Plans

By |2025-04-15T07:58:23-07:00April 15th, 2025|MLS, MLS Insights|Comments Off on WARDEX joins New Mexico in giving consumers what they love: Floor Plans

A second consumer-centric MLS has joined New Mexico MLS in requiring floor plans for all of their listings. 

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14 04, 2025

Does an Open MLS Really Lead to Association Membership Loss?

By |2025-04-14T12:03:56-07:00April 14th, 2025|Associations, MLS, MLS Insights|Comments Off on Does an Open MLS Really Lead to Association Membership Loss?

A decline in Association membership is one of the main fears about opening up MLSs to licensees that are not members of the National Association of REALTORS®. There are MLSs representing hundreds of thousands of agents that have been offering Open MLS subscriptions since the 90’s. 

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10 04, 2025

How would you decide to sell your MLS?

By |2025-04-11T07:03:29-07:00April 10th, 2025|Associations, M&A, MLS, MLS Insights|Comments Off on How would you decide to sell your MLS?

While understanding your organization's value is essential, making a well thought out decision to sell is far more complex. The smartest MLS leaders are preparing now—before an unsolicited offer lands on their desk.

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18 03, 2025

Is NAR Membership Declining Because of Open MLS?

By |2025-04-14T11:23:42-07:00March 18th, 2025|Associations, MLS, MLS Insights|Comments Off on Is NAR Membership Declining Because of Open MLS?

NAR membership trends have historically followed the economy and the strength of the overall real estate market. As shown in the attached chart, NAR experienced significant membership growth following the market crash of 2008 to 2010 and continued on that growth trajectory until recently when the real estate market slowed significantly because of high interest rates and more limited buyer demand. While there have been minor decreases in membership since 2023, we hypothesize that these declines are more likely due to limited market opportunities and retirements rather than the rise of Open MLS subscription offerings. 

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17 03, 2025

Why Can’t Brokers Who Recruit Subscribers AND Fuel MLS Data Get Rewarded for Their Hard Work?

By |2025-03-17T05:59:06-07:00March 17th, 2025|Associations, MLS, MLS Insights, Press Releases|Comments Off on Why Can’t Brokers Who Recruit Subscribers AND Fuel MLS Data Get Rewarded for Their Hard Work?

For decades, real estate associations have traditionally owned and operated MLSs, providing brokers with access to property data while generating revenue from subscription fees. However, a growing movement is challenging the status quo, advocating for brokers—who supply both the data and the subscriber base that powers MLSs—to have a greater stake in ownership and profitability.

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11 03, 2025

Key Digital Experience Insights for Real Estate Brokerages to Thrive Online

By |2025-03-11T08:19:59-07:00March 11th, 2025|Broker Technology Research, Marketing, Real Estate Technology|Comments Off on Key Digital Experience Insights for Real Estate Brokerages to Thrive Online

Last week, I encountered a white paper by Contentsquare titled "2025 Digital Experience Benchmarks." This paper resonated with me because of Victor's article, "High-Tech vs. High-Touch Brokerage—AI May Change Strategy," which discusses the consumer experience with real estate brokerages. Every brokerage has an online presence with a website. Still, I have only seen a very select few who revere it as a marketing asset that must have an ROI attached to it. Brokerages spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to ensure the website has the proper branding narrative; they seldom focus on the digital experience that their audiences demand. As [...]

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4 03, 2025

Employment Contracts Can Protect and Propel Your Association

By |2025-03-04T08:49:11-08:00March 4th, 2025|Associations, MLS Insights, Recruiting|Comments Off on Employment Contracts Can Protect and Propel Your Association

For real estate associations, the employment contract of the CEO serves as a critical foundation for setting clear expectations and ensuring mutual accountability.

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24 02, 2025

Clareity25: Quick Recap – Dare Greatly

By |2025-02-24T19:25:19-08:00February 24th, 2025|Broker Information, Conferences, MLS Insights|Comments Off on Clareity25: Quick Recap – Dare Greatly

The Clareity25 MLS workshop celebrated its 25th anniversary at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, uniting over 300 attendees under the theme "Dare Greatly." Highlights included a technology trends update from founder Gregg Larson, featuring insights from CES, and a legal panel discussing MLS rules and antitrust concerns.

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