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Do Your Part in Eliminating Sexual Harassment from the Workplace

After a career that spans several decades, I am saddened to see that allegations of sexual harassment are still alive and well in our industry. I would have thought that we could have eliminated these challenges by now. After having completed my Sexual Harassment Prevention training myself just a couple of weeks ago, a program which is mandated by the state of California, it piqued my interest to find out how many states require sexual harassment prevention training. I was shocked to find out that only seven states (California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, New York, Washington) and the District of Columbia mandate sexual harassment training for some or all private sector employers and employees today.

By |2023-07-05T09:31:49-07:00July 5th, 2023|Broker Information, Industry Observations, Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Do Your Part in Eliminating Sexual Harassment from the Workplace
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Broker Public Portal Looking for a Technology-centric CEO

The Broker Public Portal (BPP), the most successful collaborative real estate industry initiative designed to help consumers research properties and connect with the listing firm, is seeking a Chief Executive Officer. The CEO will be responsible for driving the launch and growth of the company’s consumer facing website, mobile application, and suite of collaboration tools and integrations.

By |2023-06-12T10:16:59-07:00June 12th, 2023|Recruiting|Comments Off on Broker Public Portal Looking for a Technology-centric CEO
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WAV Group mourns passing of Lorne Wallace

As the saying goes, they just don’t make them like Lorne and his generation of visionary, gutsy entrepreneurs anymore. Lorne had a unique vision for the industry, founded in profitability. His background as a chartered accountant gave him a unique perspective so valuable to brokers, most of whom grew up focusing on top line sales, not profitability. He was a constant crusader teaching brokers how to manage expenses, simplify their operations and build sustainable businesses.

By |2025-03-16T06:05:33-07:00May 25th, 2023|News, Press Releases|Comments Off on WAV Group mourns passing of Lorne Wallace
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Women’s Council of REALTORS® Begins Hunt for Next CEO

The Women's Council of REALTORS® is looking for its next CEO to take the 13,000-member organization to its next level of prosperity, relevance, and growth.

By |2023-05-23T06:53:48-07:00May 23rd, 2023|Announcements|Comments Off on Women’s Council of REALTORS® Begins Hunt for Next CEO
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Are you afraid your real estate organization will not survive for the long haul?

There are billions of dollars pouring into our industry today-- investment bankers and venture capitalists alike have caught the real estate bug. If the programs and companies you offer don’t meet the ever-changing needs of consumers, then you’re not going to be around for long. 

By |2025-03-16T06:04:37-07:00May 20th, 2023|Business Intelligence, How to Make Strategic Planning Really Work in your MLS, Our Company, Strategic Planning, WAVes of Change|Comments Off on Are you afraid your real estate organization will not survive for the long haul?
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WAV Group Mourns the Passing of Former MetroList CEO Rick Trevino

WAV Group is saddened to hear about the loss of one of our favorite colleagues Rick Trevino. He always had a bright smile and a passion to do the right thing for his customers ad the industry overall. Hopefully, his family will take some solace in the amazing contribution Rick made to the world and to the real estate industry. The world is a better place because of his Rick’s contributions.

By |2023-05-10T12:17:24-07:00May 10th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on WAV Group Mourns the Passing of Former MetroList CEO Rick Trevino
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Create Raving Fans! 5 Gotta Haves for your 2023 MLS Budget

WAV Group conducts more subscriber satisfaction research for MLSs than anyone else in the country, including our industry first Customer Experience Index.  We have a depth of understanding of the key drivers of satisfaction and perceived relevance for MLS organizations. Here’s the 5 key opportunities for improving your MLS’ satisfaction and relevance as you move into 2023: Go TO Your Members Create a Field Support/Training Team There is NOTHING that drives up customer engagement and satisfaction for MLSs more than a team of customer servants that go out into the field, attending office meetings, broker events and community events.  These [...]

By |2023-05-08T07:18:52-07:00May 8th, 2023|How to Make Strategic Planning Really Work in your MLS, MLS Insights, Strategic Planning, WAVes of Change|Comments Off on Create Raving Fans! 5 Gotta Haves for your 2023 MLS Budget
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CRMLS Makes Move to Become Property-Centric MLS

California Regional MLS(CRMLS) announced that it is making an aggressive move to become a property-centric MLS by forming a comprehensive partnership with Local Logic, Traditionally, MLS technologies have focused mainly on active, pending and recently sold properties. For agents to be successful today however, they need to be able to provide much broader real estate intelligence to their prospects and clients. Consumers are turning to agents for education on every element of a neighborhood, market and region.  They’re looking for advice and counsel on everything from the proximity of power lines to family-friendliness and a whole bunch more. 

By |2023-05-05T07:32:33-07:00May 4th, 2023|Announcements, MLS, MLS Insights, Press Releases, Real Estate Technology|Comments Off on CRMLS Makes Move to Become Property-Centric MLS
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UtahRealEstate.com and New Mexico MLS Ink Data Share Deal

UtahRealEstate.com has inked a deal with New Mexico MLS to share some of the data available between two neighboring western states. The release also says that NMMLS will eventually be able to offer some of the UtahRealEstate.com technologies to their subscribers as well. As more and more MLS data comes together, it provides brokers the opportunity to save money on multiple MLS subscriptions. It also simplifies their ability to roll up data from multiple markets.

By |2023-05-04T07:20:41-07:00May 4th, 2023|Associations, MLS, MLS Insights, Press Releases|Comments Off on UtahRealEstate.com and New Mexico MLS Ink Data Share Deal
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New Mexico MLS and Roswell Association of REALTORS MLS Join Together

WAV Group would like to congratulate the New Mexico MLS and the Roswell Association of REALTORS(R) for coming together to expand the listing exposure and lead generation capabilities for New Mexico REALTORS(R). Owned by the New Mexico Association of REALTORS(R), New Mexico MLS was formed to provide professional MLS services to several associations across the state. The combined entity now represents approximately 1150 subscribers and makes it to the second largest MLS in the state. The more ways we can find to collaborate to help brokers succeed, the stronger our industry becomes!  

By |2023-05-02T09:11:59-07:00May 2nd, 2023|Associations, MLS, MLS Insights, Press Releases|Comments Off on New Mexico MLS and Roswell Association of REALTORS MLS Join Together
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NNRMLS study reveals that properties promoted on the MLS sell for more than off-MLS homes on average.

On average, a listing on the multiple listing service yielded a 17% premium in sales price over similar properties sold off-MLS independent of other variables. For a typical home, this resulted in a $55,250 increase in sales price. This study is consistent with studies conducted in other markets as well. It makes sense that a property promoted by hundreds of IDX feeds enabled by the Multiple Listing Service, plus the exposure to the most qualified network of industry professionals in the local MLS region would generate the most buyer interest.

By |2025-03-16T06:02:20-07:00May 2nd, 2023|MLS, MLS Insights, Press Releases, Research|Comments Off on NNRMLS study reveals that properties promoted on the MLS sell for more than off-MLS homes on average.
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Maine Listings Names Denise Libby as Their New Chief Executive Officer

The Search Committee for Maine Listings went through an exhaustive search and due diligence process to identify several qualified candidates. Ultimately, they chose Denise Libby, the organization’s current Chief Operating Officer to take the organization to its next level of growth and relevance.  Maine Listings is one of the most highly rated MLSs in the country according, to the WAV Group Customer Experience Index. Denise is perfectly suited to build on all the great work that has been implemented to date. 

By |2023-04-27T06:54:19-07:00April 27th, 2023|Announcements, MLS, MLS Insights, Press Releases|Comments Off on Maine Listings Names Denise Libby as Their New Chief Executive Officer
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