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And the winner is … Revive tops 12 hot startups in the “Pitch Battle” at NAR iOi Summit
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And the winner is … Revive tops 12 hot startups in the “Pitch Battle” at NAR iOi Summit

Conferences, Industry Observations, NAR, Press Releases, Real Estate Technology, Technology

And the winner is … Revive tops 12 hot startups in the “Pitch Battle” at NAR iOi Summit

The two-day National Association of Realtors fourth annual iOi Summit in Los Angeles hit its crescendo just minutes before it adjourned with the biggest announcement of the conference. Revive Real Estate, the fast-growing startup that’s blazing the presale renovation trail, was named the 2022 winner of the highly coveted “Pitch Battle.” It was a moment that embodied the conference acronym: innovation, opportunity and investment as Revive snagged the winner-take-all $15,000 prize and benefits that will help pole-vault it massive industry awareness. Revive’s four-minute pitch was handled deftly by its CEO and Co-Founder Michael Allawadi. Then Michael faced four more minutes [...]

By Kevin Hawkins|2022-09-30T10:31:03-07:00September 30th, 2022|Conferences, Industry Observations, NAR, Press Releases, Real Estate Technology, Technology|Comments Off

National Association of Realtors Announces Partnership with Rental Beast
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National Association of Realtors Announces Partnership with Rental Beast

Announcements, MLS Insights, Press Releases, Rentals

National Association of Realtors Announces Partnership with Rental Beast

This is great news for realtors and great news for Rental Beast. With the support of NAR, Rental Beast is likely to continue their expansion in serving more realtors and their clients.

By Victor Lund|2022-07-15T13:53:26-07:00July 15th, 2022|Announcements, MLS Insights, Press Releases, Rentals|Comments Off

Broker Resource Network Releases Zero Days On Market Report
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Broker Resource Network Releases Zero Days On Market Report

Broker Information, Communications and PR, Data-Driven Culture, MLS, Research

Broker Resource Network Releases Zero Days On Market Report

This summer, the Broker Resource Network (BRN) asked us if we would be interested in writing a report about an alarming trend related to days on market. They are inviting an industry to have a conversation about this issue. As an industry, it is important for agents to gain access to information and training about the value of the MLS.

By Victor Lund|2021-11-03T09:19:58-07:00November 3rd, 2021|Broker Information, Communications and PR, Data-Driven Culture, MLS, Research|3 Comments

Future of Forms as a Member Benefit Spooks Associations and MLSs
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Future of Forms as a Member Benefit Spooks Associations and MLSs

Associations, MLS

Future of Forms as a Member Benefit Spooks Associations and MLSs

The California Association of REALTORS® deserves recognition for solving one of the most significant pain points in real estate – digital forms management. When the real estate industry began the slow conversion from paper transactions to digital transactions, California led the way with the creation of a for-profit company that became zipLogix. Along the way, the National Association of REALTORS® joined CAR as an investor.

By Victor Lund|2021-05-27T11:19:22-07:00May 26th, 2021|Associations, MLS|Comments Off

FMLS Crosses State Lines to Offer Services in Alabama
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FMLS Crosses State Lines to Offer Services in Alabama

MLS, MLS Insights, NAR

FMLS Crosses State Lines to Offer Services in Alabama

FMLS in Atlanta today joined the ranks of multi-region MLSs by announcing it will be providing services to two Alabama MLSs. In fact, more than 50% of REALTORS® are served today by just 20 MLSs.

By Marilyn Wilson|2021-04-26T09:25:18-07:00April 26th, 2021|MLS, MLS Insights, NAR|Comments Off

REALTOR Safety is Serious Business All Year
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REALTOR Safety is Serious Business All Year

Broker-Agent Information, COVID-19, NAR

REALTOR Safety is Serious Business All Year

National REALTOR® Safety Month is designated by the National Association of REALTORS, (NAR), as a time to focus on safety strategies and tactics.

By Myra Jolivet|2020-09-16T16:45:29-07:00September 16th, 2020|Broker-Agent Information, COVID-19, NAR|2 Comments

Grants Available from NAR to Support MLS Consolidation and Data-Sharing
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Grants Available from NAR to Support MLS Consolidation and Data-Sharing

MLS

Grants Available from NAR to Support MLS Consolidation and Data-Sharing

A few weeks ago, posts on social media popped up about the National Association of Realtors® MLS Consolidation Grant Program. The formation of this grant program came about through NAR’s President’s Advisory Group (PAG) and offered three types of grants for MLS’s to pursue.

By David Gumpper|2020-08-05T20:49:53-07:00August 6th, 2020|MLS|Comments Off

Broker and MLS Alert – New MLS Policy
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Broker and MLS Alert – New MLS Policy

Broker-Agent Information, MLS, NAR

Broker and MLS Alert – New MLS Policy

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.

By Victor Lund|2020-05-08T15:35:08-07:00May 1st, 2020|Broker-Agent Information, MLS, NAR|1 Comment

CMLS Sets Best Practice with New MLS Data Access Marketing Guide
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CMLS Sets Best Practice with New MLS Data Access Marketing Guide

Data-Driven Culture, MLS

CMLS Sets Best Practice with New MLS Data Access Marketing Guide

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.

By Victor Lund|2020-04-22T13:42:06-07:00April 22nd, 2020|Data-Driven Culture, MLS|Comments Off

California’s Vince Malta Taking the Reins as President of the National Association of REALTORS®
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California’s Vince Malta Taking the Reins as President of the National Association of REALTORS®

Follow the Leader, NAR, Press Releases

California’s Vince Malta Taking the Reins as President of the National Association of REALTORS®

Vince Malta has a lifelong commitment to serving REALTORS® first serving in state leadership for the California Association of REALTORS® and now putting his insights and expertise to work at the federal level for nearly 20 years.

By Marilyn Wilson|2019-11-11T16:18:43-08:00November 11th, 2019|Follow the Leader, NAR, Press Releases|1 Comment

Selfless Souls: 2019 Realtor® Good Neighbor Award Winners Honored, Celebrate 20-Year Milestone of Giving Back
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Selfless Souls: 2019 Realtor® Good Neighbor Award Winners Honored, Celebrate 20-Year Milestone of Giving Back

Press Releases

Selfless Souls: 2019 Realtor® Good Neighbor Award Winners Honored, Celebrate 20-Year Milestone of Giving Back

I just love to celebrate those selfless souls that take time out of their busy lives to give back to their local communities. The 2019 REALTOR(R) Good Neighbor Awards celebrate the best of the best in the real estate community.

By Marilyn Wilson|2019-10-03T08:53:35-07:00October 3rd, 2019|Press Releases|Comments Off

What does your firm do to pay it back? Share your story
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What does your firm do to pay it back? Share your story

Our Company

What does your firm do to pay it back? Share your story

Little has brought me more personal pride and pleasure than helping pay it back. Or is it paying it forward? There's an incredible feeling you get when you give back to your local community,

By Kevin Hawkins|2019-09-12T14:56:51-07:00September 17th, 2019|Our Company|1 Comment