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21 09, 2010

The RPR – Data Seeker Update

By |2018-05-03T21:26:02-07:00September 21st, 2010|Broker-Agent Information, Main category, MLS Insights, Our Company|Comments Off on The RPR – Data Seeker Update

The RPR Data Seeker Update It has been almost twelve months since the San Diego NAR conference when RPR had their coming out party and began the data wars our industry finds itself in.  Maybe it didn’t actually start the whole issue of using MLS data for non-traditional purposes, but it certainly put it in our mainstream discussions.  It also made the whole concept of using MLS data for purposes other than selling properties a concept that the industry was willing to consider.  This was a big shift and one that hadn’t had much energy since REGIB (Real Estate Business [...]

30 04, 2010

New Ways to Leverage MLS Data

By |2018-05-03T21:26:07-07:00April 30th, 2010|Main category, MLS Insights, Our Company, Reports, Sales Advisory|Comments Off on New Ways to Leverage MLS Data

It is an exciting time for Multiple Listing Services.  The announcement of REALTOR® Property Resource by NAR has spawned many debates and several new programs allowing MLSs to leverage local property information in many new ways.  The programs are exciting, but are evolving quickly and thus can be a bit confusing and even overwhelming at times. In an effort to help every MLS understand the unique values of each of the programs now available, the Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS), commissioned WAV Group to complete the attached evaluation.  Ideally, the paper will assist each MLS and their governing boards [...]

20 11, 2008

WAV Group founding partner, Victor Lund to speak at Inman Connect in New York

By |2018-05-03T21:26:38-07:00November 20th, 2008|Main category|Comments Off on WAV Group founding partner, Victor Lund to speak at Inman Connect in New York

Inman released the speaker list for the New York Connect conference taking place January 8th. MLS 2014: 5 things to do right now to get ready Top visionaries share the 5 things you must be aware of to best position your MLS for the next 5 years. Moderated by Victor Lund, Partner, WAV Group Beverley Faull, General Manager & Senior Vice President, Fidelity National Information Services Mark Lesswing, Sr. Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, NAR Saul Klein, President & CEO, Internet Crusade / CEO, Point2 Technologies Brian Larson, Attorney at Law, Larson/Sobotka Business Advisors, LLC For more information on the [...]

25 03, 2008

Real Estate Consumers Demand Listing Accuracy

By |2018-05-03T21:26:45-07:00March 25th, 2008|Main category|Comments Off on Real Estate Consumers Demand Listing Accuracy

Why shoot for listing accuracy?  Because real estate consumers expect it! Just about every MLS we work with tells us that they would like to improve the quality and accuracy of their data. Historically the concerns about data accuracy were generally voiced by REALTORS® because data accuracy problems hindered their ability to do business effectively. Now with the advent of MLS consumer websites, concerns about data accuracy have been expanded to consumers as well. For many MLSs around the country, missing photos consistently rank as one of the most prevalent problems with MLS listings. Not only does it create the [...]

24 01, 2008

Make MLS Listings work harder

By |2018-05-03T21:26:47-07:00January 24th, 2008|Main category|Comments Off on Make MLS Listings work harder

One Simple Method for Improving MLS Listing Data Accuracy For many MLSs around the country, missing photos consistently rank as one of the most prevalent problems with MLS listings. Not only does it create the potential for a subscriber to receive a fine, it significantly limits the ability to market a property. Now that digital cameras are included in just about every cell phone and digital cameras cost as little as $29.95, it does seem like the time has come for all MLSs to require a photo before the listing can go live. In a soon to be released study [...]