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Dionna Hall Describes the Broker Marketing Power of the New RAPB + GFLR Consolidation

We love to see consolidation success stories. It can be SO difficult to bring neighboring associations together.   We had the pleasure of interviewing Dionna Hall to describe the merger in South Florida that resulted in created the 3rd largest real estate Association in America with 30,000 members.   We were so impressed with this effort that we awarded the organization with our first ever WAVES of Change Award! Here’s how will this consolidation help brokers and agents in South Florida. Front end of choice Members of the newly formed organization will have a choice of TWO MLS systems giving them more flexibility and [...]

By |2018-05-03T21:22:36-07:00October 24th, 2017|Main category|Comments Off on Dionna Hall Describes the Broker Marketing Power of the New RAPB + GFLR Consolidation
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Stan Martin Promoted to MLS Director in Austin

We’re very excited to see the news that Stan Martin has been promoted to MLS Director for the Austin Board of REALTORS®! We have had the pleasure and honor of working with Stan on several projects. He has an impressive depth of understanding of where MLSs need to go and the best ways to serve ABOR members’ technology needs. He is extremely customer-centric and always looking for ways to better serve the needs of brokers of all sizes.  He is focused on continuing to improve ABOR’s MLS services for ALL members – he has worked diligently to improve the organization’s [...]

By |2018-05-03T21:22:36-07:00October 24th, 2017|Main category, MLS Insights|Comments Off on Stan Martin Promoted to MLS Director in Austin
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Lone Wolf Acquires Instanet Solutions

The Transaction Management software space is one of the most competitive categories of real estate technology.  Today, Lone Wolf, one of the leading providers of broker accounting and management solutions, announced its acquisition of fellow Canadian company, Instanet Solutions.  This is the second transaction management software acquisition in the past two weeks.  Fidelity National Financial, Inc. recently acquired a majority interest in Skyslope, another highly regarded transaction management solution. Instanet provides Transaction Desk to over 500,000 REALTORS® through its partnership with MLSs and Associations across North America. Transaction Desk is a transaction management solution comprised of several cloud-based products for [...]

By |2018-08-20T07:22:50-07:00October 16th, 2017|Main category|Comments Off on Lone Wolf Acquires Instanet Solutions
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Are You Truly Satisfying the MLS System Needs of YOUR Members?

It is really difficult to serve the needs of all of your MLS subscribers. Some are extremely tech savvy and some have little interest in technology, yet MLS systems and tools need to address all of their needs ideally. Do you want to be the best MLS you can be?

By |2018-08-12T08:35:55-07:00October 3rd, 2017|MLS Insights|Comments Off on Are You Truly Satisfying the MLS System Needs of YOUR Members?
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Desperate for more inventory for your agents to sell? Teach them about “Speed to Lead” and get the deal!

In these times where inventory is so low there is nothing more important than figuring out new ways to secure listing appointments and convincing consumers that it’s the right time to sell!   Finding the best ways to engage with potential sellers is the KEY to business success. You’ve probably heard the old adage – You have to list to last!   How can you train and motivate your agents to aggressively pursue seller leads and scheduling listing presentations?

By |2018-08-20T12:47:28-07:00September 22nd, 2017|Clients, Marketing, Our Services, Technology Evaluation|Comments Off on Desperate for more inventory for your agents to sell? Teach them about “Speed to Lead” and get the deal!
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Participate in WAV Group’s 2017 MLS Services and Support Survey

Gain perspective about your MLS Services and Support Offerings. Do you want to be the best MLS you can be?  Are you interested in what your members and REALTORS® across America have to say about the services and support that MLSs offer? If so, WAV Group can help you.  We’re offering a FREE service to the industry to evaluate the current state of MLS services and support. WAV Group would like to invite each of our readers to participate in our upcoming nationwide MLS Services and Support Survey.  As in past years, the WAV Group survey will measure awareness, adoption and attitudes [...]

By |2018-05-03T21:22:39-07:00September 19th, 2017|Main category, MLS Insights, Our Services, Suveys and Research|Comments Off on Participate in WAV Group’s 2017 MLS Services and Support Survey
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Phishing: Preventing the Bait and Hook in the Pond of Security for Brokers

Remember a time when a fishing rod, some bait, and a lake was all that was needed for a quiet afternoon of relaxation and fun. Today, we need to deal with a different kind of “phishing”. This phishing has gone wild in the digital world and has become the preferred method by the bad guys in obtaining easy access to your corporate email platform. Access to a wealth of desirable information that includes transactional information, wire-transfer directions, and personal identifiable information (PII) of your Agents, Staff and Customers. The question becomes, “How can I protect my brokerage from becoming a [...]

By |2018-05-03T21:22:39-07:00September 18th, 2017|Broker-Agent Information, Main category, Technology Evaluation|Comments Off on Phishing: Preventing the Bait and Hook in the Pond of Security for Brokers
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Announcing WAV Group’s 2017 MLS Services and Support Survey

It is critical that every MLS continually evaluate its technology service offerings and support provided.  WAV Group would like to provide a FREE service to the industry to evaluate the current state of MLS services and support available today. WAV Group would like to invite our readers to participate in our upcoming nationwide MLS Services and Support Survey.  As in past years, the WAV Group survey will measure awareness, adoption and attitudes about the services and support offered by MLS organizations throughout the United States. As in past years, the WAV Group annual survey will measure the attitudes of MLS [...]

By |2018-05-03T21:22:40-07:00September 6th, 2017|MLS Insights, Suveys and Research|Comments Off on Announcing WAV Group’s 2017 MLS Services and Support Survey
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Looking for Job Security? Brokers are Looking for THIS!

By far, an IDX feed is the most heavily used broker tool offered by MLSs today.  Most brokers offer IDX data including active listings and many also include SOLD and PENDING listings thanks to the NAR IDX policy changes which allow brokers to leverage all statuses. One progressive MLS recognized how important IDX feeds are. RMLS in Portland, took the proactive step to transition every one of their IDX feeds to a RESO Certified collection of data.  This bold step allows all brokers to take full advantage of the rich collection of data relevant to their market available with Platinum [...]

By |2018-05-03T21:22:40-07:00September 5th, 2017|How to Make Strategic Planning Really Work in your MLS, Main category, Marketing, MLS Insights|Comments Off on Looking for Job Security? Brokers are Looking for THIS!
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Data is Power and You Have the Power Brokers!

The smart money is on brokers who figure out how to differentiate themselves online by leveraging MLS data in new and exciting ways.   Brokers really DO have the power to take back their leadership position online if they fully take advantage of the rich and engaging MLS data that is available today. What’s the best way to learn how to make your website more interesting than other online sources?  Learn how to leverage standardized real estate information that has been built by the Real Estate Standards Organization. Thanks to the great work of four brokers that serve on the RESO [...]

By |2018-05-03T21:22:41-07:00August 23rd, 2017|Broker Technology Research, Broker-Agent Information, Marketing|Comments Off on Data is Power and You Have the Power Brokers!
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WAV Group’s Kevin Hawkins Joins Forbes Real Estate Council

It’s hard to believe that just three years ago next month Kevin Hawkins joined WAV Group to head up our newly established Communications Division, becoming President of WAV Group Communication. He’s helped assemble a list of blue chip clients that include RESO, America’s #1 real estate agent (Ben Caballero of HomesUSA.com), the #1 tech support firm for real estate agents (Florida Realtors® Tech Helpline), #1 real estate marketing technology firm (Imprev), the #1 luxury real estate tech firm (Gabriels Technology Solutions), FinTech’s most innovative mortgage banking and wealth management firm Opes Advisors (now a Division of Flagstar Bank), and many more. Now [...]

By |2018-05-03T21:22:41-07:00August 23rd, 2017|Main category, Our Company, Press Releases|Comments Off on WAV Group’s Kevin Hawkins Joins Forbes Real Estate Council
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Are You Guilty Of “Business As Usual Budgeting?”

Financial and budget planning concept with calculator notebook and financial chart report on work desk How many of have been informed that need to spend the rest of your budget or its going to be reduced next year?   How many times have you blindly hit copy and paste and then added a bit for inflation and an unexpected project and then called it a day on your budgeting process?   If you’re walking somewhat blindly through your budgeting process then you’re practicing what we call “business-as-usual budgeting”. What’s that? Well, if your typical budgeting practice is to look at last year’s [...]

By |2018-05-03T21:22:41-07:00August 23rd, 2017|Broker Technology Research, Strategic Planning|Comments Off on Are You Guilty Of “Business As Usual Budgeting?”
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