What will be the next costly lawsuit? Join our webinar to discuss the changes we need to consider

WAV Group's Marilyn Wilson will spotlight this critical conversation about the urgent changes needed to safeguard our industry and ensure we're putting consumers first.

By |2024-09-19T06:01:49-07:00September 18th, 2024|Industry Observations, MLS, MLS Insights, Webinars|Comments Off on What will be the next costly lawsuit? Join our webinar to discuss the changes we need to consider

REALTY OF AMERICA Launches National Virtual Brokerage that Follows a Familiar Playbook

The idea of ROA is pretty simple: build fast and strong with a talented pool of agents, and go public. 

By |2024-09-19T06:02:24-07:00September 18th, 2024|Broker Information, Industry Observations, Virtual Real Estate|Comments Off on REALTY OF AMERICA Launches National Virtual Brokerage that Follows a Familiar Playbook

Emerging Issues Advisory Board Reconvening in October to Continue Clear Cooperation and Other Key Policies Discussions

The Clear Cooperation Policy, which mandates REALTORS® to list properties on NAR-affiliated MLSs within one day of signing the listing agreement, is under scrutiny from the Department of Justice (DOJ), which has revived its investigation into the association’s rules. NAR has announced plans to appeal a court decision allowing the DOJ’s inquiry to continue. The discussion has also reached emergency status because of a Clear Cooperation Lawsuit scheduled to go to trial in November. 

By |2024-09-17T13:11:24-07:00September 17th, 2024|Industry Observations, MLS, MLS Insights|Comments Off on Emerging Issues Advisory Board Reconvening in October to Continue Clear Cooperation and Other Key Policies Discussions

RE Technology Chosen as the official Media Sponsor for the 2024 International MLS Forum

The International MLS Forum brings together top real estate professionals, thought leaders, and innovators from across the globe to discuss the latest trends, technologies, and strategies shaping the future of real estate.

By |2024-09-17T12:59:38-07:00September 17th, 2024|Conferences, Real Estate Technology|Comments Off on RE Technology Chosen as the official Media Sponsor for the 2024 International MLS Forum

REAL AI: What’s your home’s ARV, Apple’s first AI-powered iPhone, AI facts, headlines and quote of the week

By Kevin Hawkins with Korey Hawkins | Vol. 2 Post 37 REAL AI is a human-created weekly roundup of all things AI in real estate and emerging AI innovations in other sectors likely to impact real estate. We post a new edition every Friday, and our free newsletter is delivered to your inbox every Monday What’s your home’s ARV? Revive, a leader in presale renovation, made its uber-cool Revive Vision AI platform accessible to all agents and consumers alike last week. Anyone can now answer the question, "What will be the future value of my home after I make the [...]

By |2024-09-13T08:33:48-07:00September 13th, 2024|Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, MLS, PropTech, Real Estate Technology, Technology|Comments Off on REAL AI: What’s your home’s ARV, Apple’s first AI-powered iPhone, AI facts, headlines and quote of the week

5 Ways to Increase Consumer Transparency and Address the Clear Cooperation Crisis

At WAV Group, we are passionate about finding ways to ensure the long-term success of the real estate industry by protecting the best interests of real estate consumers. The on-going spirited debate around the Clear Cooperation Policy centers around different brokerage and MLS beliefs about the ways to serve real estate consumers. 

WAV Group Represents the Sale of a Real Estate Education Company

We believe that the right fit for this business would be an Association of REALTORS, a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), or a Large Brokerage firm with an existing real estate school.

By |2024-09-12T11:25:35-07:00September 12th, 2024|M&A|Comments Off on WAV Group Represents the Sale of a Real Estate Education Company

Should NAR Modify Clear Cooperation Policy? WAV Group Releases Study Findings

WAV Group shares the results of its Clear Cooperation Study to gain directional insights into the feelings of brokers and MLSs regarding the Clear Cooperation Policy incorporated into the model rules by the National Association of REALTORS®.

Embracing AI for Better Consumer Engagement in Real Estate

Artificial Intelligence is transforming real estate, offering opportunities for better consumer engagement. By embracing AI, brokerages can provide personalized experiences, faster responses, and stay ahead of the competition.

By |2024-09-12T12:30:10-07:00September 9th, 2024|Artificial Intelligence, Broker Information, Broker Technology Research, Industry Observations|Comments Off on Embracing AI for Better Consumer Engagement in Real Estate

REAL AI: Zillow’s AI stumble, Meet your AI intern, Facts, Headlines and AI Quote of the Week

By Kevin Hawkins with Korey Hawkins | Vol. 2 Post 36 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. We post a new edition every Friday, and our free newsletter is delivered every Monday. Zillow’s AI stumble Real estate agents often get very excited when they first read about an AI breakthrough they believe can help them. They download the app or AI agent, but too often, the promised AI feature does not deliver, and elation turns to frustration. [...]

By |2024-09-06T12:16:57-07:00September 6th, 2024|Artificial Intelligence|Comments Off on REAL AI: Zillow’s AI stumble, Meet your AI intern, Facts, Headlines and AI Quote of the Week

NAR Names Tether RE as Winner of 2024 Pitch Battle at iOi

The iOi summit continues to surge as one of the top conferences in real estate with a focus on innovation - mostly start ups.

By |2024-09-04T17:17:15-07:00September 5th, 2024|Announcements, Follow the Leader|Comments Off on NAR Names Tether RE as Winner of 2024 Pitch Battle at iOi

Where is Real Estate SEO Going After August 2024 Core Update on Google Search?

Here we go, as the world turns again in real estate SEO. It didn't take Google long to release the August 2024 Core Update after the judgment in the antitrust case. Google Search announced another core update on August 15, 2024.

By |2024-08-31T06:59:14-07:00September 4th, 2024|Marketing, SEO|Comments Off on Where is Real Estate SEO Going After August 2024 Core Update on Google Search?