The NAR Emerging Issues workgroup has developed a policy statement that clears up a misconception about the data that a broker participant contributes to an MLS. It gives brokers the explicit right to get their data back.
CMLS aims to inspire MLSs to review this paper and respond by putting up a page on their website to outline some key areas of information that brokers or their vendors will need to get started on the right path to licensing and utilizing MLS data.
In Part 5 of his podcast, “How Production Home Builders win by maximizing the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)” – available on iTunes and Google Play – Caballero uncovers a dirty little secret in the home building industry that many agents know all too well. Builders unethically advertise the same property at different prices in different places. Read More...
The Council of MLS hosted a meeting last week to gather perspectives from brokers and MLSs about COVID-19 related issues. Craig Cheatham of The Realty Alliance, Bill Fowler of Compass, and Caitlin McCrory of Redfin gave these suggestions for MLSs to consider.
The situation created by coronavirus (COVID-19) is a crisis for the incomes of Realtors®. MLSs can help them get their business back on track with a few important technology tools that have been proven to be most effective.
Today Homesnap released the most advanced generation of its home search platform. This massive update, called the "All-New Homesnap Pro," is fueled by an ongoing reinvestment from Broker Public Portal, the industry-led initiative powered by Homesnap’s technology.
Agents across the state of Louisiana will gain access to statewide data while keep the software they are using today all for one statewide MLS fee.
I love it when an MLS listens and responds to their members’ requests quickly. In Palm Springs, CA, the MLS decided to switch MLS systems after working with the system provided by TheMLS/CLAW, the luxury MLS provider for about 6 years.
As advocates and ambassadors of the Broker Public Portal, the WAV Group wants to encourage our MLS clients attending Inman Connect NYC to meet with the BPP. It’s a fantastic opportunity to get updated on the remarkable stream of success achieved in the last 12 months.
The new year brings many reasons for celebration at WAV Group as managing partners Marilyn Wilson, Victor Lund and a number of our clients are recognized on RISMedia’s 2020 Real Estate Newsmakers and Swanepoel’s Power 200 rankings.
In a press release today, the MARIS Board of Directors announced that two new outside directors have joined their board – Craig Cheatham, CEO of The Realty Alliance and John Mosey, CEO of Northstar MLS.
The member leadership of the National Association of REALTORS® will be considering a policy change related to MLS designed to eliminate pocket listings. The policy is 8.0 - called the Clear Cooperation policy. Please download this white paper to review the considerations.
