RMLS Portland Announces Kurt von Wasmuth as new President/CEO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 8, 2010

Kurt von Wasmuth Named President and CEO of RMLS™

RMLS^™ Board of Directors promotes companys Senior Vice President

PORTLAND, Ore. RMLS^™ (Regional Multiple Listing Service), the largest Realtor^®-owned multiple listing service in the Northwest, announced the promotion of Kurt von Wasmuth to President and CEO today.

Von Wasmuth joined RMLS^™ in 1998 as a Help Desk Technician and most recently served as Senior Vice President. He has also held management positions in training, communications and information services within the company. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington.

“With more than a decade of leadership in the industry and a strong focus on subscriber priorities, our Board of Directors is confident in Kurts ability to lead RMLS^™ in this challenging market,” said Gary Whiting,  a principal broker with John L. Scott and the 2010 Chairman of the RMLS^™ Board.

“Im excited to step into this role and look forward to helping RMLS^™ grow its services and solutions for real estate professionals in the Northwest,” said von Wasmuth.

Former-president and CEO Beth Murphy retired in December after 11 years in the position and 15 years with RMLS^™.  After initial plans to move into a consulting role with RMLS^™, she has instead elected to embrace full retirement.

About RMLS^™

RMLS^™ produces and provides multiple listing and related services to facilitate cooperation between its more than 12,000 REALTOR^®subscribers. It is the primary source for real estate information and the premier Multiple Listing Service in the Pacific Northwest. For more information, visit www.rmlsbenefits.com.

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