Upstream Reports Progress, Plans and Transition

UpstreamRE, LLC, the broker-owned company responsible for overseeing the Upstream real estate data management solution, announced today specific plans for rolling out the first features in select markets in 2021, reflected on the project’s purpose, and progress and reported the initial success of a planned transition.

By |2020-12-04T06:53:04-08:00December 4th, 2020|Press Releases|Comments Off on Upstream Reports Progress, Plans and Transition

It’s Time for MLSs and Associations to Embrace Rentals

The early adopter train has left the station for most multiple listing services and REALTOR® Associations (not all) on rentals. But it’s not too late to make a place for this growing aspect of the housing industry.

By |2020-10-15T13:51:54-07:00October 15th, 2020|MLS, MLS Insights, Rentals|Comments Off on It’s Time for MLSs and Associations to Embrace Rentals

What your MLS Should Expect… No – Demand from its Vendors

We’ve put together an extensive list of what your MLS should expect…no, demand from the vendors you work with.  Many of these concepts cover everything we’ve learned at WAV Group as consultants to several real estate organizations.

By |2020-09-22T11:07:03-07:00September 22nd, 2020|MLS|Comments Off on What your MLS Should Expect… No – Demand from its Vendors

Bright MLS Sees Cool Wins in the Hot Rentals Market

MLSs and rental tools have not been usual companions, but innovative alliances, such as the one forged by industry leader, Bright MLS and rental “re-imaginer,” RentSpree are proving why the MLS should embrace rental tools for subscribers.

By |2020-09-17T16:15:54-07:00September 17th, 2020|MLS|Comments Off on Bright MLS Sees Cool Wins in the Hot Rentals Market

North Texas Regional MLS Expands into Louisiana

In a press release on Friday, September 11th, the North Texas Regional Multiple Listing Service announced that they have a new regional MLS partner in Northwest Louisiana Association.

By |2020-09-11T11:44:58-07:00September 11th, 2020|MLS, Press Releases|Comments Off on North Texas Regional MLS Expands into Louisiana

Strategic Planning: MLSs Need to Think Bigger by Unshackling the Obvious

If the MLS truly wants to make the Market Work, services for Confidence, Connections, and Community must apply to a broader understanding of what defines the market, and how the MLS can serve the needs of brokers and agents who understand that the real estate market includes commercial, rental, and new home.

By |2020-09-09T09:23:37-07:00September 9th, 2020|MLS|Comments Off on Strategic Planning: MLSs Need to Think Bigger by Unshackling the Obvious

In a COVID-19 Environment, We All Need New Strategic Plans

A strategic plan is a persistent nudge reminding an organization who they are, what they stand for, what they have accomplished, what they want to accomplish and when, and how it all fits into their industry.

By |2020-07-21T15:08:29-07:00July 21st, 2020|Our Services, Strategic Planning|Comments Off on In a COVID-19 Environment, We All Need New Strategic Plans

Communications Planning & Preparation Best Practices

If there ever was a time for MLSs and Associations to have a communications plan, it is now. 2020 lived up to its moniker by giving us clear vision into the unbelievable. And all bets are off in assuming we know what the future will bring. When you prepare a media plan, you are creating a communications system that can stand up to uncertain times in 2020 and beyond.

Rental Beast for MLS Offers a Rental Solution Worth Consideration

Over the past 12 months, we have examined the success that MLSs are beginning to deliver though Rental Beast, what can be best described as an MLS system for rentals.

By |2020-06-25T13:41:13-07:00June 24th, 2020|MLS Insights, Technology, Technology Evaluation|Comments Off on Rental Beast for MLS Offers a Rental Solution Worth Consideration

Turn your log-in screen into a marketing tool!

Check out this log-in screen from Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED), the MLS that serves more than 45,000 agents in the Chicagoland area. Instead of just having a generic, log-in screen like most of us do, they turned that frequently used screen into a mini-marketing center!

By |2020-05-15T10:35:28-07:00May 15th, 2020|Broker Public Portal, MLS Insights|Comments Off on Turn your log-in screen into a marketing tool!

Flexmls Launches Photo Privacy as a Standard Feature

Private media allows the photos, videos, and virtual tours to stay in the MLS for off-market listings and only viewable by logged in users of the MLS like agents or appraisers.

By |2020-05-14T09:40:14-07:00May 13th, 2020|Business Intelligence, MLS, Product Management|Comments Off on Flexmls Launches Photo Privacy as a Standard Feature