By Marilyn Wilson|2025-10-22T21:59:09-07:00October 22nd, 2025|Associations, MLS, Press Releases|
While the expansion news is exciting, the working relationship Hive MLS has created is even more newsworthy. Hive’s model allows an Association to get out from under the burden of the daily management of their MLS operation without losing their local identity in the process. By wholesaling services from Hive, Associations maintain the revenues generated from their MLS operations, but leave the day to day management to the MLS leaders at Hive MLS.
By Victor Lund|2025-10-21T18:03:51-07:00October 21st, 2025|Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, MLS Insights|
NAR’s policy statement offers caution but avoids clarity. Until the association clearly defines what control means in the age of AI, it risks losing both the tree and the forest.
By Victor Lund|2025-10-20T17:12:58-07:00October 21st, 2025|Announcements, Broker Technology Research, Data-Driven Culture, MLS Insights|
This announcement is about reclaiming control over the data infrastructure that underpins the real estate industry. RealAPI represents digital sovereignty, a future where MLSs and brokers control how their data is accessed, who uses it, and what value is returned.
By Victor Lund|2025-10-14T10:11:08-07:00October 14th, 2025|Artificial Intelligence, Broker Technology Research, ChatGPT, IDX, MLS Insights, Zillow|
If MLSs provide a standardized, policy-compliant way for AI systems to query listing data (with proper guardrails), then any broker or authorized app can use it and we maintain a level playing field and oversight.
By Marilyn Wilson|2025-09-24T08:22:46-07:00September 24th, 2025|Announcements|
WAV Group is excited to support our friend and industry colleague Kelly Robinson in her new role as Head of Client Success at Cotality Real Estate Solutions.
By Victor Lund|2025-09-19T12:02:32-07:00September 18th, 2025|Broker Information, Homeowner Under Management, Homeownership Hubs|
As it turns out, brokerage companies that collaborate with successful local businesses for co-marketing are more compelling together than they are when they market themselves independently.
By Kevin Hawkins|2025-10-07T12:37:50-07:00September 3rd, 2025|
Real AI | September 1, 2025By Kevin Hawkins with Korey Hawkins | Vol. 3 Issue 35REAL 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 hacksThese new hacks aren’t hype. They are tools that [...]
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.
By Victor Lund|2025-08-14T13:31:01-07:00August 14th, 2025|Announcements, Broker Information|
By uniting under one banner, a local powerhouse gains the scale, resources, and marketing reach of the largest family-owned real estate brokerage in America.
