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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04, 2025
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04, 2025
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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04, 2025
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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03, 2025
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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03, 2025
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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03, 2025
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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03, 2025
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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02, 2025
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.
24
02, 2025
MLS Front End of Choice is Not What You Think It Is
If you are considering a change to how you manage listings, prioritizing compliance to maintain listing accuracy and prevent MLS rules violations is essential.
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02, 2025
At bridgeMLS, Roomvo is the difference between a house and a home
Roomvo is a service offered by bridgeMLS that allows consumers to reimagine a home and its rooms styled differently.
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02, 2025
AI tech and MLS of Choice requires parity: How San Francisco Association of Realtors are doing that with Restb.ai
With the removal of compensation from the MLS and so much uncertainty in real estate, MLSs must decide what components of their value proposition to focus on to step up their game and communicate the tangible benefits they deliver. MLSs must lean in to find AI tools that make the jobs of agents easier and more productive. They must also remember that all agents are not created equal. Providing a choice with MLS systems, the core tool offered by MLSs is one significant way to ensure you are meeting the diverse needs of your MLS customers. True MLS of Choice, however, isn’t [...]
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02, 2025
The Science of Standing Out: How Rayse is Transforming Agent-Client Relationships
This isn't just another software update—it's a fundamental reimagining of how technology can strengthen, rather than substitute, professional connections - and the company has definitely got my attention in a sea of AI-bot-inspired technology.