Upstream Fixes Many Problems, Not Just One

As a leading consulting firm, WAV Group operates deeply inside the complex technology stacks of MLSs, Brokerages, Franchises, REALTOR® Associations, and technology firms. From this experience, we recognize the pain that these groups face because of the lack of connection between the systems and applications that agents and consumers need. Upstream aims to deliver a better data management foundation for the data that brokers are entrusted for safe handling.

By |2020-01-27T15:05:03-08:00February 27th, 2018|Broker-Agent Information, Main category|7 Comments
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myPlanit Receives First Ever 5-Star Product Rating from Inman

WAV GROUP has gotten acquainted with myPlanit and it's CEO Adrienne Meisels. Adrienne is a fantastic person who is super smart and developing a very creative application that lets agents look at a map to see the places they have gone (like listing appointments, open houses, etc) and visualize their journey on a timeline. It's a lot more than that, but you can appreciate how this example would benefit an agent. Adrienne uses the term The Internet of You. myPlanit does the work for you by privately and securely tracking the things that you do, for you. Inman News gave [...]

By |2018-02-08T05:00:48-08:00February 8th, 2018|Broker Technology Research, Broker-Agent Information, Main category, Marketing, Press Releases, Technology Evaluation|Comments Off on myPlanit Receives First Ever 5-Star Product Rating from Inman
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HUNT Real Estate Buys Large Boston Brokerage

Another member of The Realty Alliance is kicking up activity on the acquisition trail. As Real Trends CEO Steve Murray has spotted, large firms are getting larger. HUNT Real Estate, the second largest ERA franchise in the world has expanded from the Upstate New York market into the Boston, MA market by acquiring ERA Key Realty. WAV Group congratulates the Hunt family and the Taylor family for opening another major demographic market area. I would expect that HUNT Mortgage and other affiliated companies in commercial, property management, insurance, and title will get added to the Boston market area. HUNT will [...]

By |2018-02-07T16:42:43-08:00February 7th, 2018|Broker-Agent Information, Main category, Press Releases|Comments Off on HUNT Real Estate Buys Large Boston Brokerage
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eXp Realty Named a Best Place to Work in Glassdoor’s 2018 Employees’ Choice Awards

I just love to see great companies in our industry get recognized BEYOND the real estate industry for their hard work and dedication to building a strong corporate culture.  eXp REALTY’s growth over the past year has been unprecedented, They have grown from 1000 agents to over 5000 agents in less than 18 months.   Revenue growth, according to their Q3 earnings report was up. Revenue increased 203% to a record $48.1 million from $15.8 million in the third quarter of 2016. This represents 22% growth quarter-over-quarter, from $39.6 million in the second quarter of 2017. Gross margin grew 96% year-over-year for [...]

By |2017-12-06T14:15:58-08:00December 6th, 2017|Broker-Agent Information, Marketing|Comments Off on eXp Realty Named a Best Place to Work in Glassdoor’s 2018 Employees’ Choice Awards
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Redfin Offers Method To Modernize IDX

“Let’s modernize IDX by linking to the listing broker!” IDX or Internet Data Exchange is a thesis that was developed by the collaboration between Brokers and MLSs that outlines a set of display rules for listings on broker websites. The idea behind IDX is that of cooperation among brokers. Fundamentally, the IDX policy states that a broker allows all other brokers participating in an MLS to display their listings on any broker (and usually Agent) website. Over the years, the IDX policy has evolved. And today, Redfin CEO, Glenn Kelman suggests a radical new change. Kelman would like the IDX [...]

By |2018-05-03T21:22:39-07:00September 19th, 2017|Broker Technology Research, Broker-Agent Information, Main category, Marketing, MLS Insights|Comments Off on Redfin Offers Method To Modernize IDX
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Phishing: Preventing the Bait and Hook in the Pond of Security for Brokers

Remember a time when a fishing rod, some bait, and a lake was all that was needed for a quiet afternoon of relaxation and fun. Today, we need to deal with a different kind of “phishing”. This phishing has gone wild in the digital world and has become the preferred method by the bad guys in obtaining easy access to your corporate email platform. Access to a wealth of desirable information that includes transactional information, wire-transfer directions, and personal identifiable information (PII) of your Agents, Staff and Customers. The question becomes, “How can I protect my brokerage from becoming a [...]

By |2018-05-03T21:22:39-07:00September 18th, 2017|Broker-Agent Information, Main category, Technology Evaluation|Comments Off on Phishing: Preventing the Bait and Hook in the Pond of Security for Brokers
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How REMAX Results Boosted Website Search Traffic by 25 Percent

RE/MAX Results is one of the crown jewels in the RE/MAX franchise group. With more 1100 agents across Minnesota and Wisconsin. RE/MAX Results is among the largest franchises RE/MAX has in the world. The company recently switched website vendors and launched a new custom site developed by TRIBUS. This represents the largest broker to deploy a custom TRIBUS website. Growth in Search Engine Traffic WAV Group met with Brenda Tushaus, RE/MAX Results Chief Operating Officer to learn more about the success that they experienced in such a short period of time. “For years, our firm has been investing a lot in [...]

By |2018-05-03T21:22:41-07:00August 28th, 2017|Broker-Agent Information, Main category, Press Releases|Comments Off on How REMAX Results Boosted Website Search Traffic by 25 Percent
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Data is Power and You Have the Power Brokers!

The smart money is on brokers who figure out how to differentiate themselves online by leveraging MLS data in new and exciting ways.   Brokers really DO have the power to take back their leadership position online if they fully take advantage of the rich and engaging MLS data that is available today. What’s the best way to learn how to make your website more interesting than other online sources?  Learn how to leverage standardized real estate information that has been built by the Real Estate Standards Organization. Thanks to the great work of four brokers that serve on the RESO [...]

By |2018-05-03T21:22:41-07:00August 23rd, 2017|Broker Technology Research, Broker-Agent Information, Marketing|Comments Off on Data is Power and You Have the Power Brokers!
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Broker Public Portal Update Webinar

As part of our commitment to keeping CMLS members informed about industry initiatives, we want you to know there will be an upcoming webinar for the Broker Public Portal. By sharing and encouraging awareness, CMLS supports unified leadership, open communication, and market knowledge within the industry. All The Questions You’ve Wanted To Ask About The Broker Public Portal, Answered. Most people have heard about the Broker Public Portal and have questions about it. This webinar will allow you to ask your own questions and answer some common questions: What is the BPP? What is the relationship between the BPP and Homesnap? How much does it cost to join the BPP? What are [...]

By |2018-05-03T21:22:41-07:00August 17th, 2017|Broker Technology Research, Broker-Agent Information, MLS Insights|Comments Off on Broker Public Portal Update Webinar
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The Short and Simple Road for an MLS to offer ONLY RESO-Compliant IDX Feeds

Key Takeaways The move for MLSs to transition to ONLY RESO-compliant IDX feeds is not that difficult. Moving to offering only a RESO-compliant IDX feed is not that difficult.  RMLS™, one of the first MLSs in the country to distribute only RESO-Compliant IDX feeds, made the move in just FOUR weeks. They launched a campaign to their IDX providers showing them the fields that needed to be transitioned to be RESO-compliant and requiring them to transition completely ONLY to a RESO-Compliant IDX feed. Promotion is Key According to RMLS™, to make the move MLSs will need an effective promotional campaign [...]

By |2018-05-03T21:22:43-07:00August 2nd, 2017|Broker Technology Research, Broker-Agent Information, Clients, Marketing, MLS Insights, Technology Evaluation|Comments Off on The Short and Simple Road for an MLS to offer ONLY RESO-Compliant IDX Feeds
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BROKERS – How RESO Will Help You Become a GREAT Competitor Online

Brokers, even those that invest significant money in their online presence struggle to engage potential customers. In just about every market, brokers have taken a backseat to venture-backed sites that are constantly launching new bells and whistles to capture the attention of potential home buyers and sellers. There’s been a group of hard-working technology leaders at work creating the Real Estate Standards Organization or RESO, as it is called. This smart community of thinkers, led by many of the largest broker organizations including Keller Williams, Home Services of America, REALOGY, Watson, Crye-Leike, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, The [...]

By |2018-05-03T21:22:43-07:00July 25th, 2017|Broker-Agent Information|Comments Off on BROKERS – How RESO Will Help You Become a GREAT Competitor Online
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Don’t Miss Leveraging High-Quality Content to Engage Online Consumers

WAV Group will be hosting a free webinar on August 1st at 10:00 am PDT focused around how MLSs like the Georgia MLS and leading brokers like Century 21 Dumont are leveraging video to drive consumer engagement. The webinar is designed to address the needs of MLSs and Large brokers with more than 100,000 website visits a month. If you operate a big site, you will want to attend. We will hear about how MLSs and brokers are partnering with This Old House, and how they are leveraging their extensive library to enhance the consumer experience, extend visitor time on site, [...]

By |2018-05-03T21:22:44-07:00July 17th, 2017|Broker-Agent Information, Main category|Comments Off on Don’t Miss Leveraging High-Quality Content to Engage Online Consumers
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