The Future is Secure: Understanding the Importance of Security by Design

In today's digital age, cybersecurity has finally become a top priority for organizations across all industries. Especially in real estate after last year's events. Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated by the day, and data breaches can have devastating effects on businesses.  Despite this, many organizations still take a reactive approach to cybersecurity, only implementing security measures after a breach.  However, there is a better way to approach cybersecurity - one that offers greater protection against attacks and reduces the risk of data breaches. This approach is known as Security by Design. A friend of mine who is a chief [...]

By |2024-01-08T06:57:17-08:00January 5th, 2024|Security and Privacy|Comments Off on The Future is Secure: Understanding the Importance of Security by Design

Real AI: AI free-for-all, AI gets its own keyboard key, fast facts, top headlines and Quote of the Week

Real AI: AI free-for-all, AI gets its own keyboard key, fast facts, top headlines and Quote of the Week By Kevin Hawkins with Korey Hawkins | Vol. 2 Post 1 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. The AI free-for-all 2024 is signaling a messy year ahead for AI. Yesterday, Apple and Disney were told by the US Securities and Exchange Commission that they could not avoid shareholder votes calling for reports on their [...]

By |2024-05-13T14:00:23-07:00January 5th, 2024|Artificial Intelligence, Business Intelligence, Computer Vision, Real Estate Technology, Research, Technology|Comments Off on Real AI: AI free-for-all, AI gets its own keyboard key, fast facts, top headlines and Quote of the Week

Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Welcomes Saul Klein as CEO and Director of the San Diego Multiple Listing Service (SDMLS)

He’s B-A-A-A-C-K! Saul Klein, a real estate technology visionary has stepped in to lead his local MLS in San Diego as its new CEO. Saul has helped drive adoption and engagement with real estate technologies for about 40 years starting the ePro technology training program, running one of the most well-trafficked MLS forums for years and has continued to contribute to MLS policy and programs throughout his career.

By |2024-01-04T07:49:08-08:00January 4th, 2024|Announcements, MLS, Press Releases|Comments Off on Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® Welcomes Saul Klein as CEO and Director of the San Diego Multiple Listing Service (SDMLS)

The Shifting Dynamics of Buyer-Agent Relationships in Real Estate

In the ever-evolving realm of real estate, the age-old question of whether to hire a buyer's agent is gaining renewed prominence, fueled by recent lawsuits that seek to shift compensation structures. As aspiring homeowners embark on their journey to property ownership, the necessity of engaging an agent is coming under increased scrutiny. Our latest research report, titled "How buyers feel about working with agents" delves into the services homebuyers value most and the imperative for agents to articulate the value they bring to the table in today's dynamic market.

By |2024-01-03T09:04:23-08:00January 3rd, 2024|Broker-Agent Information, Industry Observations, Reports, Research, Suveys and Research, WAV Group Research|Comments Off on The Shifting Dynamics of Buyer-Agent Relationships in Real Estate

Real AI: AI in 2024, fast facts, top headlines and Quote of the Week

By Kevin Hawkins with Korey Hawkins | Vol. 1 Post 19 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. AI in 2024 “This is only the beginning.” That’s what my youngest son said when we talked about AI during a holiday family dinner with three generations this week. He was explaining this to his 83-year-old grandparents how AI’s exponential growth will continue. Proud dad here: He is one smart kid (Boise State grad with highest [...]

By |2024-05-14T14:34:54-07:00December 29th, 2023|Artificial Intelligence, PropTech, Real Estate Technology, Suveys and Research, Technology|Comments Off on Real AI: AI in 2024, fast facts, top headlines and Quote of the Week

Unveiling Success: The Crucial Role of Annual Reports for Real Estate Brokerages

An annual report serves as a powerful tool to communicate business achievements, market trends, and future strategies.

By |2023-12-21T16:57:13-08:00December 28th, 2023|Business Intelligence, Our Services|Comments Off on Unveiling Success: The Crucial Role of Annual Reports for Real Estate Brokerages

Real AI: AI fairness is a huge hurdle, AI can’t count, fast facts, top headlines and Quote of the Week

Real AI: AI fairness is a huge hurdle, AI can’t count, fast facts, top headlines and Quote of the Week By Kevin Hawkins with Korey Hawkins | Vol. 1 Post 18 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. AI fairness is a huge hurdle Of all the obstacles AI faces to continue its rocket-speed integration into our lives, the largest one it will need to overcome is fairness. In 2023, “responsible AI” became a [...]

By |2024-05-14T14:36:27-07:00December 22nd, 2023|Artificial Intelligence, Fair housing, PropTech, Real Estate Technology, Research, Technology|Comments Off on Real AI: AI fairness is a huge hurdle, AI can’t count, fast facts, top headlines and Quote of the Week

The Devastating Effects of Dropping Unilateral Offer of Compensation

A dark cloud is coming to real estate in America, and it’s hitting our shores at the worst possible time.

By |2024-02-06T05:57:23-08:00December 21st, 2023|Broker-Agent Information, Legal in Real Estate, MLS Insights|Comments Off on The Devastating Effects of Dropping Unilateral Offer of Compensation

MLSs truly ARE Business Generation Partners to their Subscribers.

Always love to share quantitative data that proves that MLSs truly help dial up business opportunities for their customers. ValleyMLS.com, an MLS that takes its job of generating views, leads and listing exposure very seriously, is a great example!

By |2023-12-19T07:55:18-08:00December 19th, 2023|Business Intelligence, MLS, MLS Insights|Comments Off on MLSs truly ARE Business Generation Partners to their Subscribers.

Ben does it again: The world’s most productive agent invents SpecDeck for homebuilders

For almost a decade, we've been working with Ben Caballero, the No. 1-ranked real estate agent in the US since 2013 by RealTrends/HousingWire. If you haven't met Ben, he is one of the hardest-working people in real estate. He also possesses one of the sharpest, most innovative minds. It will come as no surprise to people who follow Ben that he did it again last week. No, Ben didn’t announce a new record-breaking sales record. He's done that multiple times as the first agent to eclipse $1 billion, then $2 billion (several times), and finally $3 billion in sales in [...]

By |2023-12-18T10:25:37-08:00December 18th, 2023|Builder, Builders, Marketing, MLS, Press Releases, Real Estate Technology, Technology|Comments Off on Ben does it again: The world’s most productive agent invents SpecDeck for homebuilders