What to Expect as an Exhibitor at NAR Midyear in DC
If you offer a product to Associations or MLSs, you absolutely need to attend this conference. If you sell to agents or brokerages, your efforts will be hit or miss.
Building Bridges: The Case for Statewide Standardized MLS Rules
Real estate agents and brokers are no strangers to the challenges posed by multiple listing service (MLS) systems operating across different regions. This was highlighted in recent results from the WAV Group Customer Experience Index survey, which revealed agents’ and brokers’ desire for consistency in rules and regulations across all MLS systems statewide.
How does an MLS with non-REALTOR subscribers address the Code of Ethics?
According to a recent NAR study, 38% of all MLSs offer non-REALTOR subscriptions and 61% of larger MLSs have taken this step. The multiple listing service (MLS) plays a crucial role in facilitating property transactions. However, a common concern arises when MLS includes non-REALTOR subscribers: how are the principles of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics upheld in such instances? Since non-REALTORS are not obligated to adhere to the code of ethics like REALTORS are, how do MLS entities ensure ethical standards are maintained across the board?
Real AI: Why manners matter with ChatGPT, CoreLogic looks at what’s next, facts, headlines and an AI Quote of the Week
By Kevin Hawkins with Korey Hawkins | Vol. 2 Post 9 Real AI is a 100% human-created weekly roundup of all things AI in real estate and emerging AI innovations in other sectors likely to impact real estate, posting a new edition every Friday. Why manners matter with ChatGPT Since I (Kevin) started my paid ChatGPT subscription the day after Valentine's Day last year (Feb. 15, 2023), I've been using ChatGPT in some way almost daily. Yesterday, I uploaded a PDF of a menu in French and received a translation in English that was nearly perfect. One of the best [...]
Kevin Greene takes the helm at CoreLogic Real Estate Solutions
Greene has a consistent track record of delivering innovative and secure solutions to clients during his tenure in CoreLogic’s Real Estate Solutions Division.
Understanding Your ListTrac Report
ListTrac is now reporting metrics from nearly every major IDX vendor, the major portals, and the MLS systems.
Rethinking the MLS as a Monopoly
For decades, Multiple Listing Services (MLS) have been perceived as monopolizing specific geographic areas and agent networks. They've been seen as an exclusive resource for accessing comprehensive property listings and facilitating transactions. However, recent insights from the WAV Group Customer Experience Index have shed light on a surprising statistic: 29% of agents belong to more than one MLS. This revelation challenges the notion of MLS as monopolistic entities and emphasizes the importance of reevaluating their value proposition and fostering collaboration among organizations to better serve the real estate community.
Industry Veteran Greg Robertson Launches Giant Steps Advisors
Greg Robertson announced today the launch of Giant Steps Advisors, LLC a new company poised to help navigate the new real estate landscape.
The MLS Copyright of Listings Challenge: Understanding the Balance Between Copyright Infringement and Fair Use
The realm of copyright law is a delicate balance between protecting the rights of brokers and fostering the dissemination of aggregated listings.
Real AI: The coming AI real estate video revolution, A look at Sora, facts, headlines and an AI Quote of the Week
By Kevin Hawkins with Korey Hawkins | Vol. 2 Post 8 Real AI is a 100% human-created weekly roundup of all things AI in real estate and emerging AI innovations in other sectors likely to impact real estate, posting a new edition every Friday. Will AI fix the real estate video conundrum? Since the debut of YouTube in 2005, real estate agents have been inundated with the message that video is perhaps the single most powerful marketing tool available. Since then, as a recent review of a video platform by Inman's Craig Rowe points out, the adoption of video as [...]
Why is a non-REALTOR MLS subscription something that needs to be examined?
In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, recent legal battles and settlements have shed light on the significance of examining non-REALTOR MLS subscriptions. We discussed this topic recently in our webinar 350,000 agents don’t have to be REALTORS® anymore - Is your MLS ready? While much is still undetermined from the recent settlement, there is a key takeaway – a notable shift in the landscape concerning NAR (National Association of Realtors) membership requirements. Specifically, recent settlements, including one with Keller Williams, have highlighted that brokerages representing a staggering 550,000 agents are either unable or unwilling to mandate NAR membership or the associated three-way agreement.
Did IDX Kill Buyer Agency?
IDX allowed the consumer to find listings without an agent, and in some ways, schedule showings. But the rest of the work has remained the domain of the buyer’s agent.