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Is Doubling the Price for the Same MLS Services Really Open Access?

With the new focus and discussions about offering MLS access to all licensees, due in large part to a series of lawsuits, many associations and MLSs are building out their paths for moving forward to make MLS accessible to all licensees within their state. While many are building pricing strategies that offer MLS services to REALTORS® and licensees either at parity or with a slight member discount to REALTORS®, others are going in the opposite direction.

By |2024-11-06T12:25:05-08:00November 6th, 2024|Industry Observations, MLS, MLS Insights, Whitepaper|Comments Off on Is Doubling the Price for the Same MLS Services Really Open Access?
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MLS Data Quality Control Software Space is Heating Up

Today, CRS Data, one of the nationwide leaders in public records software, announced their re-entry into the MLS Data Quality Control software space with their new product called ListingIntegrity.  This software category has heated up recently with the launch of this product, plus Checkmate from VestaPlus, and the relaunch of Data Checker from Corelogic. 

By |2024-10-25T07:37:28-07:00October 25th, 2024|MLS, MLS Insights, Press Releases, PropTech, Real Estate Technology, RESO|Comments Off on MLS Data Quality Control Software Space is Heating Up
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82% Concerned if MLS was Sold to Private Company or Investment Firm

While the MLS has evolved into a technology company over the last several decades, the leadership and governance structures of these independent entities have lingered in their REALTOR association roots. 

By |2024-10-22T13:35:16-07:00October 21st, 2024|Associations, MLS, MLS Insights, Suveys and Research|Comments Off on 82% Concerned if MLS was Sold to Private Company or Investment Firm
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North Carolina Regional MLS New Brand – Hive MLS

North Carolina Regional MLS is embodying a move to reflect a humility and recognition that we are all better when we work together.  Their new name Hive MLS reflects the character and culture of their organization. They are a group that is driven by how they can consistently improve at serving the needs of their end users and the shareholder associations they partner with. Unlike some MLS brands, Hive MLS positions the company as a humble servant to the greater good and the success of the real estate professionals they serve. 

By |2024-10-18T06:02:15-07:00October 18th, 2024|MLS, MLS Insights, Press Releases|Comments Off on North Carolina Regional MLS New Brand – Hive MLS
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WAV Group Post-Settlement Survey Reveals restrictive Lockbox Policies Needs to be Reconsidered

Today, local Associations provide lockbox access only to their local members. Some provide 1-day access codes with an additional cost to those outside of their territory. Others flatly refuse to provide access to members of other associations or MLSs they deem competitive. In Louisiana, for example, there are three markets equidistant from one another. Two of the three have agreed to provide reciprocal access, yet refuse reciprocal access to the third.. This type of anti-competitive behavior is completely counter to earlier proposed agreements with the DOJ that required statewide lockbox access to all licensees.

By |2024-10-10T07:26:31-07:00October 9th, 2024|Associations, MLS, MLS Insights, Research, Suveys and Research|Comments Off on WAV Group Post-Settlement Survey Reveals restrictive Lockbox Policies Needs to be Reconsidered
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Ambivalence Expressed about Association Services in WAV Group Post-Settlement Sentiment Survey

Local real estate associations play a crucial role in supporting agents and brokers, providing services that range from professional development to community engagement. But how do members perceive the value of these services? Our recent survey of real estate agents and brokers reveals valuable insights into which offerings resonate most and where associations might refine their focus to better serve their members.

By |2024-10-08T11:48:55-07:00October 8th, 2024|Associations, MLS, MLS Insights, Research, Suveys and Research|Comments Off on Ambivalence Expressed about Association Services in WAV Group Post-Settlement Sentiment Survey
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Emerging Issues Advisory Board Reconvening in October to Continue Clear Cooperation and Other Key Policies Discussions

The Clear Cooperation Policy, which mandates REALTORS® to list properties on NAR-affiliated MLSs within one day of signing the listing agreement, is under scrutiny from the Department of Justice (DOJ), which has revived its investigation into the association’s rules. NAR has announced plans to appeal a court decision allowing the DOJ’s inquiry to continue. The discussion has also reached emergency status because of a Clear Cooperation Lawsuit scheduled to go to trial in November. 

By |2024-09-17T13:11:24-07:00September 17th, 2024|Industry Observations, MLS, MLS Insights|Comments Off on Emerging Issues Advisory Board Reconvening in October to Continue Clear Cooperation and Other Key Policies Discussions
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5 Ways to Increase Consumer Transparency and Address the Clear Cooperation Crisis

At WAV Group, we are passionate about finding ways to ensure the long-term success of the real estate industry by protecting the best interests of real estate consumers. The on-going spirited debate around the Clear Cooperation Policy centers around different brokerage and MLS beliefs about the ways to serve real estate consumers. 

By |2024-09-13T06:06:05-07:00September 13th, 2024|Broker Information, Industry Observations, MLS, MLS Insights, Thought Leadership|1 Comment
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Should NAR Modify Clear Cooperation Policy? WAV Group Releases Study Findings

WAV Group shares the results of its Clear Cooperation Study to gain directional insights into the feelings of brokers and MLSs regarding the Clear Cooperation Policy incorporated into the model rules by the National Association of REALTORS®.

By |2024-09-10T09:50:21-07:00September 10th, 2024|Announcements, Industry Observations, Legal in Real Estate, WAV Group Research|1 Comment
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Alarming New Trend – Dual Agency on the rise in Los Angeles

I just had a very interesting conversation with some well-heeled luxury brokers from Los Angeles. They told me that since the new requirement to sign a 14-page State-sponsored Buyers Agency Agreement before showing a property has gone into effect, they have seen a dramatic rise in dual agency deals.

By |2024-08-26T05:47:20-07:00August 27th, 2024|Broker-Agent Information, Industry Observations|1 Comment
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Can’t Miss Webinar: Why are some of the best Association Execs in the business getting fired?

After receiving about my 15th call is as many weeks from a distraught Association Executive telling me they just been fired, mostly for irrational and indefensible reasons, I just had to get my thoughts down to see what we can do to fix this systemic problem. I wrote an article entitled Why are so many of our strongest Association Executives getting fired?, about the ill-fated careers of many amazing Association staff leaders.

By |2024-08-26T05:39:51-07:00August 26th, 2024|Associations, Industry Observations, MLS, MLS Insights|Comments Off on Can’t Miss Webinar: Why are some of the best Association Execs in the business getting fired?
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Brokerages like RE/MAX are Getting Back to Business!

In this season of 2025 budgeting and year end planning, you may want to take a look at WAV Group’s Brokerage Technology Roadmap Report  to start to think about what you should be thinking about for your brokerage technology solutions moving forward. The good news is the leading brokerage technology vendors have been working to help brokers operate more efficient and profitable businesses.

By |2024-08-22T07:23:42-07:00August 22nd, 2024|Broker Information, Broker Technology Research, PropTech, Real Estate Technology|Comments Off on Brokerages like RE/MAX are Getting Back to Business!
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