THE WAV GROUP, Author at WAV Group Consulting

MLS System Review and Selection

MLS System Review and Selection There isn't one solution to fit all MLS needs. Established MLS vendors bring quality products with different strengths to market while MLSs with in-house systems have proven they can develop real solutions for their members. What's the right way to go, build or buy? Are you missing key technology that could really make a difference for your members? What about transaction management? Should that be a service provided by your MLS? Is it really working anywhere? The choices and product capabilities available today are impressive but the challenges of selection and implementation can be [...]

By THE WAV GROUP|2018-05-03T21:26:48-07:00December 17th, 2007|Main category|Comments Off

Internet Strategies for Real Estate

Turn Your Web Efforts Into Money Makers! The Need For an Internet Strategy Whatever your role in the real estate industry the Internet is a critical part of your professional life today. It isn't just about email anymore. The number of people who begin looking for property on the Internet is increasing dramatically each year and the dynamic of the Internet savvy shopper is different, but attractive. They come to REALTORS® better informed. They buy in shorter time and they typically buy more expensive homes. Understanding how to find, serve and satisfy consumers that rely on the Internet in [...]

By THE WAV GROUP|2018-05-03T21:26:49-07:00December 16th, 2007|Reports|Comments Off

RFP Process

Request for Proposal Process Our RFP process is a comprehensive program that begins with understanding your needs and objectives and ends with system conversion and implementation. The key is to start with a clear understanding of your specific needs and objectives. Then, with a good foundation we move through the vendor selection process in a way that allows your leadership to clearly understand the strengths and weaknesses of the various vendors and systems available. The result is an optimum vendor selection and a negotiated agreement that will meet your objectives at the best price. The following chart shows the [...]

By THE WAV GROUP|2007-12-16T21:55:34-08:00December 16th, 2007|Technology Evaluation|Comments Off

Request for Proposal Process

Our RFP process is a comprehensive program that begins with understanding your needs and objectives and ends with system conversion and implementation. The key is to start with a clear understanding of your specific needs and objectives. Then, with a good foundation we move through the vendor selection process in a way that allows your leadership to clearly understand the strengths and weaknesses of the various vendors and systems available. The result is an optimum vendor selection and a negotiated agreement that will meet your objectives at the best price. The following chart shows the steps that we normally follow [...]

By THE WAV GROUP|2007-12-16T16:08:27-08:00December 16th, 2007|Technology Evaluation|Comments Off

WAV Group Online Surveys

Online Surveys Surveys are an effective way for your organization to measure progress against your strategic objectives, to determine member satisfaction with technology or services and to take the pulse on any number of issues. WAV Group Internet surveys are fast, affordable and efficient. Our state of the art survey tools allow for the ultimate in flexibility in survey design and our design team has extensive experience in building survey instruments that meet your objectives. WAV Group has built surveys for NAR, MLSs and corporations to meet their specific business objectives. Unlike some consulting companies that provide boilerplate surveys designed for some other MLS or [...]

By THE WAV GROUP|2018-05-03T21:26:49-07:00December 15th, 2007|Suveys and Research|Comments Off

For Real Estate Firms

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By THE WAV GROUP|2007-12-15T21:49:09-08:00December 15th, 2007|Technology Evaluation|Comments Off

MLSs and Associations

The WAV Group PRO Plan is a comprehensive strategic planning process which helps an organization uncover major opportunities for improvement and then build and execute action plans to achieve these breakthroughs. In order for a strategic plan to be effective, it needs to incorporate both internal and external perspectives. It needs to examine the Association’s strengths and weaknesses from the perspective of the internal staff and members as well as home buyers and sellers. In addition, it needs to compare the organization relative to broader market trends observed from similar associations within the real estate industry and overall real estate [...]

By THE WAV GROUP|2018-05-03T21:26:49-07:00December 15th, 2007|Strategic Planning|Comments Off

WAV Group Online Surveys

Online Surveys Surveys are an effective way for your organization to measure progress against your strategic objectives, to determine member satisfaction with technology or services and to take the pulse on any number of issues. WAV Group Internet surveys are fast, affordable and efficient. Our state of the art survey tools allow for the ultimate in flexibility in survey design and our design team has extensive experience in building survey instruments that meet your objectives. WAV Group has built surveys for NAR, MLSs and corporations to meet their specific business objectives. Unlike some consulting companies that provide boilerplate surveys designed for some [...]

By THE WAV GROUP|2018-05-03T21:26:49-07:00December 15th, 2007|Suveys and Research|Comments Off

Transaction Management

Your company has likely thought about transaction management and considered whether your organization should be implementing this service. Transaction management continues to evolve and there are many technology options and partners available. The vendor and product you choose is very important but how transaction management is rolled out and ultimately delivered is also key to adoption and success. We have done extensive research on not just transaction management products but also on “best of breed” practices. We can help you make the right vendor choice and have a successful implementation. WAV Group will work with your MLS or real estate firm to navigate the [...]

By THE WAV GROUP|2007-12-15T16:11:00-08:00December 15th, 2007|Technology Evaluation|Comments Off

Top Producers Sell More Real Estate using Smartphones, survey says.

WAV Group survey indicates that smartphone usage in real estate improves agent responsiveness, timely communication with clients, and real time-access to mls data anywhere. Arroyo Grande, CA - September 25, 2007 - WAV Group, a leading provider of consultative services for the real estate industry, today released the WAV Group Smartphone Satisfaction Survey. The survey revealed that 78 per cent of real estate professionals who responded to the survey believe their smartphone has made them more responsive to clients, and more than 80 per cent of respondents said smartphones have helped them enhance their personal brand with current and prospective customers. [...]

By THE WAV GROUP|2018-05-03T21:26:49-07:00December 14th, 2007|Reports|Comments Off

Press Release

WAV Group - Spanish MLS Oct-24-2005 - WAV Group Speaks in Spain on History and Value of the MLS Press Releases May-01-2004 - WAV Group today announced its formation...

By THE WAV GROUP|2018-05-03T21:26:49-07:00December 14th, 2007|Reports|Comments Off

Technology and Service Companies

The WAV Group PRO Plan is a comprehensive strategic planning process which helps a company uncover major opportunities for improvement and then build and execute action plans to achieve these breakthroughs. In order for a strategic plan to be effective, it needs to incorporate both internal and external perspectives. It needs to examine the company’s strengths and weaknesses from the perspective of internal structure and processes as well as from the perspective of the company’s customer base. In addition, it needs to compare the organization relative to broader market trends observed from similar companies within their vertical as well as overall industry market trends. [...]

By THE WAV GROUP|2018-05-03T21:26:49-07:00December 12th, 2007|Strategic Planning|Comments Off

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