Brokerage CEOs Must Remain Curious, Monitor Outcomes
When you see a leading competitor launch something new, pay attention and determine if they've gained an advantage.
At bridgeMLS, Roomvo is the difference between a house and a home
Roomvo is a service offered by bridgeMLS that allows consumers to reimagine a home and its rooms styled differently.
Constellation Real Estate Group Unveils Constellation Data Labs, Expanding Next-Generation Property Data & Analytics
This move is part of Constellation Real Estate Group's ongoing investment in innovative solutions tailored to customers' evolving needs.
How to Optimize Traffic to a LinkedIn Post: Best Strategies for Maximum Reach
LinkedIn is one of the most powerful platforms for generate awareness and discussion around real estate news, but getting your posts seen by a large audience isn’t always easy. LinkedIn’s algorithm determines which posts gain visibility and which fade into obscurity. If you want to maximize the reach of your content, understanding LinkedIn’s algorithmic preferences is key. Here are the best ways to optimize traffic to your LinkedIn post while working with the platform’s ranking system.
AI will you be mine, AI makes free art but the legal rulings start, AI facts, AI headlines and AI quote of the week
By Kevin Hawkins with Korey Hawkins | Vol. 3 Issue 7 REAL AI is a human-created weekly roundup of all things related to artificial intelligence in real estate and emerging AI innovations in other sectors likely to impact our industry. WARNING: Beginning March 3, this content will only be available via our free newsletter, delivered by email every Monday, so please subscribe here! AI, will you be mine? Are AI companions infiltrating Valentine’s Day? The statistics say absolutely: one in four young adults think AI boyfriends and girlfriends could replace real-life romance. AI companion apps are booming, with industry researchers expecting [...]
AI tech and MLS of Choice requires parity: How San Francisco Association of Realtors are doing that with Restb.ai
With the removal of compensation from the MLS and so much uncertainty in real estate, MLSs must decide what components of their value proposition to focus on to step up their game and communicate the tangible benefits they deliver. MLSs must lean in to find AI tools that make the jobs of agents easier and more productive. They must also remember that all agents are not created equal. Providing a choice with MLS systems, the core tool offered by MLSs is one significant way to ensure you are meeting the diverse needs of your MLS customers. True MLS of Choice, however, isn’t [...]
REAL AI: ChatGPT yourself, the latest AI newsbites, AI facts, headlines and AI quote of the week
By Kevin Hawkins with Korey Hawkins | Vol. 3 Issue 6 REAL AI is a human-created weekly roundup of all things related to artificial intelligence in real estate and emerging AI innovations in other sectors likely to impact our industry. Note: This content will soon only be available via our free newsletter, delivered every Monday. Please subscribe here! ChatGPT yourself For years, we've recommended that you "Google yourself" to see what the world's largest search engine says about you. What does Google say about you? Today, it may be far more crucial to "ChatGPT yourself," your company, and your products and [...]
The Science of Standing Out: How Rayse is Transforming Agent-Client Relationships
This isn't just another software update—it's a fundamental reimagining of how technology can strengthen, rather than substitute, professional connections - and the company has definitely got my attention in a sea of AI-bot-inspired technology.
Four WAV Group Partners Named RISMedia 2025 Real Estate Newsmakers
WAV Group so appreciates the positive impact that RIS Media has provided to the brokerage community - providing daily education, thought-provoking forums, all while humbly recognizing industry leaders around them. On behalf of Victor Lund, Kevin Hawkins, Bondilyn Jolly and myself, we’re humbled to be recognized for the guidance and counsel we provide to our clients and the thought leadership we provide to the industry. Its take a village as they say and we’re proud to be noted as a company trying to create positive WAVes of Change to ensure the long-term viability of brokerages, MLSs and the real estate industry.
REAL AI: Real estate is an AI leader, What’s next, AI facts, headlines and AI quote of the week GalleryREAL AI: Real estate is an AI leader, What’s next, AI facts, headlines and AI quote of the week
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REAL AI: Real estate is an AI leader, What’s next, AI facts, headlines and AI quote of the week
By Kevin Hawkins with Korey Hawkins | Vol. 3 Issue 5 REAL AI is a human-created weekly roundup of all things related to artificial intelligence in real estate and emerging AI innovations in other sectors likely to impact our industry. Note: This content will soon only be available via our free newsletter, delivered every Monday. Please subscribe here! Delta AI Survey: Real estate is an AI leader Real estate has been a notorious tech lagger for decades. Despite millions in VC funds pumped into the category, widespread adoption of new tech by real estate agents has always been elusive. In [...]
Howard Hanna and Compass Set the Tone for Brokerage M&A in 2025
As the real estate industry continues to evolve, 2025 may mark a significant turning point for brokerage firms across the United States. With shifting market conditions, pressure on buyside commissions, increased operational costs, anti-trust litigation, and the rapid advancement of technology, industry experts predict that a wave of mergers could reshape the brokerage landscape.
Time for All MLSs to Focus on Rental Listings
By opening the MLS to rental listings, the MLSs can provide a centralized platform of verified listings, enhancing transparency and security for both consumers and real estate professionals.