By Kevin Hawkins|2024-05-13T13:57:14-07:00January 12th, 2024|Artificial Intelligence, Communications and PR, Technology|
By Kevin Hawkins with Korey Hawkins | Vol. 2 Post 2 Real AI is a 100% human-created weekly roundup of all things AI in real estate and emerging AI innovations in other sectors likely to impact real estate, posting a new edition every Friday. No PR? AI will make you a ghost While using generative AI, Victor Lund, Founding Partner at WAV Group, uncovered a new vital reason why public relations (PR) is essential for every firm, product, and service. His prompt requested AI to create information on firms that offer MLSs rev share for data aggregation and distribution. Granted, [...]
By David Gumpper|2024-01-08T06:57:17-08:00January 5th, 2024|Security and Privacy|
In today's digital age, cybersecurity has finally become a top priority for organizations across all industries. Especially in real estate after last year's events. Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated by the day, and data breaches can have devastating effects on businesses. Despite this, many organizations still take a reactive approach to cybersecurity, only implementing security measures after a breach. However, there is a better way to approach cybersecurity - one that offers greater protection against attacks and reduces the risk of data breaches. This approach is known as Security by Design. A friend of mine who is a chief [...]
By Victor Lund|2023-12-05T15:40:15-08:00December 6th, 2023|Artificial Intelligence, Real Estate Technology|
Thoughts: What happens when someone asks ChatGPT (or similar AI models) to recommend a real estate agent to them? And is this a marketing channel that agents should start thinking about?
By Marilyn Wilson|2023-12-05T14:05:47-08:00December 5th, 2023|Announcements, Press Releases|
I had the pleasure of delivering a keynote address at the InspectionGo conference a couple of month ago. The InspectionGo network is one of the most engaged, thoughtful and successful group of real estate entrepreneurs I have ever met. They are taking Home Inspection Services and Professionalism to a whole new level. I am thrilled for Celeste Starchild, one of our long-time colleagues and friends in real estate for her promotion to President. She brought her depth of understanding and career success from her days at REALTOR.com and Clariety Securing in the areas of product, sales and marketing at companies [...]
By Bondilyn Jolly|2023-12-01T10:48:40-08:00December 5th, 2023|Broker Information, Recruiting, Strategic Planning|
As we stand on the cusp of a new year, real estate agents across the United States are gearing up for the challenges and opportunities that the new year presents. This offers brokers a key opportunity for connection, mentorship and guidance in annual business planning exercises. Whether this is accomplished through group sessions, one-on-one mentorship, or virtual training and resources, assisting your agents with establishing obtainable goals and developing a measurable path for success plays a big part in your annual recruitment and retention efforts.
I work with many brokerages each year in the development of strategic annual planning programs. Below are my tips, tricks and strategies for brokers looking to stand out from their peers and serve as true servant leaders.
By Jason Parker|2023-11-29T10:52:20-08:00November 29th, 2023|
Business Planning Workbook Empower Your Agents! Download these powerful resources that we suggest brokers present to their agents for annual business planning. Once again, you can offer these resources via group planning sessions (We’re a big fan of these!), one-on-one meetings, or via your online training / resource center (if applicable). Regardless of your approach, we recommend some sort of personal outreach and/or follow-up during the annual planning process, as well as a mid-year check-in to see how things are going. We work with many brokerages each year in the development of strategic annual planning programs. Contact us [...]
By Victor Lund|2023-11-12T14:47:42-08:00November 9th, 2023|MLS, Press Releases|
Tuolumne AOR members will go from having a single system to have MLS system of choice along with a significant expansion of technology services and expanded reach though MLS NorCal Alliance.
By WAV Group|2025-03-16T07:21:59-07:00November 1st, 2023|Business Intelligence, MLS, Product Management, Real Estate Technology, Technology, Thought Leadership|
Small brokerages, which constitute a significant segment of the real estate industry, can benefit greatly from leveraging the MLS to provide meaningful tech support to their agents.
By Kevin Hawkins|2024-05-14T14:48:22-07:00October 27th, 2023|Artificial Intelligence, Industry Observations, PropTech, Real Estate Technology, Research, Technology|
By Kevin Hawkins with Korey Hawkins | Vol. 1 Post 10 Real AI is a 100% human-created weekly roundup of all things AI in real estate and emerging AI innovations in other sectors likely to impact real estate, posting a new edition every Friday. 2024: The Year of AI The accelerated growth we are seeing and experiencing in artificial intelligence continues to be unlike any other game-changing technology ever. When it comes to Generative AI and Large Language Models, it’s just a baby about to turn into a teenager. If you think AI in 2023 has been incredible, just wait [...]
By Victor Lund|2023-10-04T15:32:09-07:00October 5th, 2023|Press Releases|
Milestones, the all-in-one home management solution, announced the addition of industry veteran, Tony Meola, to its Board of Directors.
By Marilyn Wilson|2023-09-28T12:52:07-07:00September 28th, 2023|Announcements|
I am really going to miss Carl and all of his wisdom, kindness, and leadership. Way back nearly 20 years ago, my daughter Alexandra who was barely walking at the time, attended my very first real estate event, MLS Connect. The event was hosted by Carl and his team in Cleveland.
By Victor Lund|2025-03-16T07:34:31-07:00September 27th, 2023|Acquisitions, M&A, Technology, Technology Evaluation|
In markets where two brokerages are struggling to meet transaction minimums, a small business merger could be a magic pill. Here's why.
