MIBOR and Lundy Break New Ground with RealAPI Integration

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 |2025-10-20T17:12:58-07:00October 21st, 2025|Announcements, Broker Technology Research, Data-Driven Culture, MLS Insights|Comments Off on MIBOR and Lundy Break New Ground with RealAPI Integration

MRED becomes the first MLS to relaunch the Broker Public Portal and it’s a game-changer for brokers

It’s a decisive moment in the fight to restore control of listings, accuracy of data, and the consumer relationship to the brokers and MLSs who create and manage this marketplace every day.

By |2025-08-12T16:33:05-07:00August 12th, 2025|Press Releases|Comments Off on MRED becomes the first MLS to relaunch the Broker Public Portal and it’s a game-changer for brokers

The Broker Public Portal Welcomes Its Two Newest Board Members

The Broker Public Portal (BPP) today announced the appointment of two new board members, Michael Barbaro, CEO of Redwith Inc. and RJ Long, managing partner of Coldwell Banker Real Properties Group.

By |2022-12-07T12:53:23-08:00December 7th, 2022|Broker Information, Broker Public Portal, Press Releases|Comments Off on The Broker Public Portal Welcomes Its Two Newest Board Members

A podcast classic: Joe Rand rants and raves about relevant content and digital marketing

Podcasts have been popular during the last decade and have flourished during the pandemic. Over 55% of the US population have listened to podcasts, and over 155 million people listen to at least one podcast every week. With over 700,000 active podcasts and 29 million episodes, choices are abundant. In real estate, here's one every agent should enjoy: Snapshot. The Snapshot podcast, featuring Homesnap’s Gayle Weiswasser, delivers solid takeaways from every episode. Gayle is easy to listen to, is a skilled interviewer, and also is a top industry expert. With over 150 podcasts to date, Gayle talks to real estate [...]

By |2021-03-19T17:38:37-07:00March 19th, 2021|Broker Public Portal, Marketing, Podcast|Comments Off on A podcast classic: Joe Rand rants and raves about relevant content and digital marketing

Four of the Industry’s Top Leaders Join Broker Public Portal Board

WAV Group has had the privilege of working with the Broker Public Portal since it was a concept developed by a few MLS executives and a handful of brokers from The Realty Alliance. They shared a vision for delivering a consumer search experience provided by businesses that support the consumer with buying and selling homes, not advertising. Today that vision will be carried on by four new Board Members, Dana Strandmo of BHHS (nationwide), Lacey Conway of Latter and Blum (Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi), OB Jacobi of Windermere (10 States), and Shelley Specchio of MIBOR (Indiana). From those early days, brokers [...]

By |2021-04-27T09:53:57-07:00March 18th, 2021|Broker Public Portal|1 Comment

The Federal Trade Commission has cleared CoStar for the acquisition of Homesnap

If you would like to learn more about the implications of CoStar purchasing Homesnap, the technology provider for the Broker Public Portal, please register to attend a webinar on Tuesday, December 22nd, at 10 am PST/12 pm CT/1 pm EST.

By |2020-12-18T08:50:11-08:00December 18th, 2020|Broker Public Portal, Press Releases|1 Comment

Broker Public Portal: Fuel for the Rocket Growth of Homesnap

Homesnap now ranks No. 5 on The Washington Business Journal’s 2019 List of Fastest-Growing Companies. Homesnap’s technology powers the Broker Public Portal effort, and its growth as a company has been jaw-dropping. 

By |2019-10-30T14:34:42-07:00October 30th, 2019|Broker Public Portal|Comments Off on Broker Public Portal: Fuel for the Rocket Growth of Homesnap

Bright MLS and Homesnap Make Listing Ads on Google, Facebook, Instagram and Waze Ads a Snap

When an agent enters a new listing, what if he or she could instantly create ads to promote it on Facebook, Instagram, Google and even the mobile driving app Waze? If you are one of some 95,000 subscribers to Bright MLS you now can via its newly announced integration with Homesnap, the public-facing brand of the Broker Public Portal.

By |2019-08-30T07:11:13-07:00August 28th, 2019|Broker Public Portal, Broker-Agent Information, Main category, Marketing, MLS, MLS Insights, Press Releases, Technology, Technology Evaluation|Comments Off on Bright MLS and Homesnap Make Listing Ads on Google, Facebook, Instagram and Waze Ads a Snap

RE Technology to Host Broker Public Portal with Homesnap Webinar

Broker Public Portal with Homesnap is delivering remarkable results for agents and brokers across the country, delivering 1 million leads since its inception less than one year ago. This affordable, yet highly effective program is now available in 145 markets serving nearly 900,000 REALTORS today.

By |2018-09-05T09:39:28-07:00August 28th, 2018|Broker Public Portal|Comments Off on RE Technology to Host Broker Public Portal with Homesnap Webinar