By Victor Lund|2018-05-03T21:24:00-07:00September 3rd, 2014|Main category, MLS Insights, Strategic Planning, Technology Evaluation|
Perhaps its just because, or happenstance, or not. But MLSListings, based in the heart of the Silicon Valley in California, is the second MLS in the nation to join MRIS in RESO Server Certification. Like MRIS, MLSListings is a broker governed MLS. In truth, the title of the article was drafted to get you to read this article. The fact is that MRIS and MLSListings, along with many of the COVE Group MLSs repeatedly lead the industry in adopting best practices. Its in their DNA. And yes, Anne Bailey does a great job facilitating the COVE group and both of [...]
By Victor Lund|2018-05-03T21:24:03-07:00July 22nd, 2014|Broker-Agent Information, Main category, MLS Insights|
Last week, the Real Estate Standards Organization released the latest Data Dictionary version 1.3 for industry consumption and adoption. Like all RESO releases, this is important as it should trigger you and your vendors to make data base modifications to come into compliance with this latest database naming convention. There are a lot of changes. Real Estate agents and brokers pay handsome fees to vendors who take disparate data sets from MLSs and map them to their application. It is one of the biggest challenges to offering services. Our industry has fallen well behind in adopting these standards and it [...]
By Victor Lund|2018-05-03T21:24:12-07:00May 7th, 2014|Main category, MLS Insights, Our Services|
If anything put fear back into the real estate industry lately, it was the sluggish first quarter performance. There are few valid explanations for it. Inventory is at a reasonable level and interest rates are low. People should be buying homes like they did last year. Rather than trying to figure it out, it is time to apply a healthy dose of resourcefulness into the business. The best way to do that is audit your expenses and your people. A typical story There are times when WAV Group finds significant problems in a business that management did not see. But [...]
By Marilyn Wilson|2018-05-03T21:25:02-07:00May 10th, 2012|Broker Technology Research, Broker-Agent Information, Main category, Product Management, Reports, Suveys and Research|
WAV Group provides consulting services brokers across the country to help them find the most effective ways to leverage the technology tools they have chosen for their agents. Some of those tools are provided by MLSs as part of their monthly subscription fees. In working with brokers we have learned how stressed the life of a broker is. Their agents, clients, accountants and office staff pull them in a million directions. Their daily tasks make it virtually impossible to keep up on all of the latest technologies being offered to them. Today, WAV Group is introducing the third in a [...]
By Marilyn Wilson|2018-05-03T21:25:40-07:00June 2nd, 2011|Main category, Our Company, Our Services|
The leading real estate consultants at WAV Group are unveiling a new, enhanced website. The new site will make their valuable content even more accessible to brokers, MLSs, and associations seeking to grow their business. For RSS subscribers, please renew your subscription by dropping the following link into your feed reader: feed://waves.wavgroup.com/feed/ WAV Group (www.wavgroup.com) has become the go-to resource for real estate industry insiders seeking guidance about strategy and technology. To make their valuable insights and information more accessible to readers, the thought leaders at WAV Group have redesigned their website. One look at the new site confirms that [...]
By WAV Group|2018-05-03T21:26:09-07:00April 16th, 2010|Main category|
Clarus MarketMetrics® enters Canadian market; offered as member benefit to Centris® LOS ANGELES (April 16) - Real Estate Business Services Inc.® (REBS®) today announced that Centris®, a division of the Greater Montreal Real Estate board and technology arm of the Quebec Federation of Real Estate Boards (QFREB), has signed a 3-year agreement to provide Clarus MarketMetrics® as a member benefit to QFREB’s approximately 15,000 members. Centris® is the first entry into the Canadian market by Clarus MarketMetrics®. “We’re very excited to be the first MLS in Canada to offer our members access to ClarusMarketMetrics®,” said GMREB and QFREB CEO Michel Beauséjour. [...]
By James Slattery|2020-02-26T11:54:27-08:00January 28th, 2010|Paid Research, Uncategorized|
By WAV Group|2018-05-03T21:26:17-07:00January 12th, 2010|Main category|
Today, Lisa Jackson, head of the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) laid out the agency’s 7 goals for 2010 and beyond. Taking Action on Climate Change Improving Air Quality Assuring the Safety of Chemicals Cleaning Up Our Communities Protecting Americas Waters Expanding the Conversation on Environmentalism and Working for Environmental Justice Building Strong State and Tribal Partnerships It is interesting to think about how the real estate industry can contribute to the improvement of our environment in our daily works. […]
By Kevin Hawkins|2025-09-03T17:30:41-07:00September 3rd, 2025|
Real AI | September 1, 2025 By Kevin Hawkins with Korey Hawkins | Vol. 3 Issue 35 REAL AI is a human-created weekly roundup of all things related to artificial intelligence in real estate and emerging AI innovations in other sectors likely to impact our industry. A favor: Will you please pass this link on to a friend? Our free – realai.blog. EDITOR’S NOTE: Last week, two vital links went missing from our newsletter and are here: Apple’s “The Illusion of Thinking” research paper and Gary Marcus on the ChatGPT 5 mess. 3 mind-blowing AI hacks These new hacks [...]
By Jason Parker|2025-09-02T09:50:45-07:00September 2nd, 2025|Consumer Feedback|
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 [...]
By Victor Lund|2025-08-27T16:53:31-07:00August 27th, 2025|Acquisitions, Announcements|
Their model demonstrates that growth and culture can go hand in hand – and that thoughtful expansion creates long-term value for agents, clients, and communities.
By Victor Lund|2025-08-22T12:48:23-07:00August 22nd, 2025|Cyber, MLS Insights, Security and Privacy|
What security measures is your MLS implementing beyond the minimum requirements? The time for "good enough" cybersecurity is over.
