Real AI: Survey reveals real estate’s heavy use of AI, fast facts, five headlines, and a Quote of the Week

By Kevin Hawkins with Korey Hawkins | Vol. 2 Post 3 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 survey reveals real estate’s heavy use, wide adoption A brand new study from real estate tech leader Delta Media shows the popularity and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in real estate has become nearly ubiquitous among America's leading real estate brokerages. Today, 75% of America's real estate brokerages already use AI technology, and almost 80% [...]

By |2024-05-13T13:54:32-07:00January 19th, 2024|Artificial Intelligence, Broker Information, Broker-Agent Information, Communications and PR, Computer Vision, Industry Observations, News, PropTech, Real Estate Technology, Research, Suveys and Research, Technology, Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Real AI: Survey reveals real estate’s heavy use of AI, fast facts, five headlines, and a Quote of the Week

AI is a vital part of CoreLogic’s new Clareity Assure security platform for MLSs

Today, CoreLogic launched a vital and timely new security platform – Clareity Assure – now available to integrate as a front door to all MLS systems regardless of vendor. It is precisely the kind of protection MLSs need and must have in place. It uses artificial intelligence and machine learning for its adaptive authentication protection. It can identify suspicious activity and, most importantly, selectively deploy multi-factor authentication. By monitoring login activity in real time, it can automatically detect when login exceeds an acceptable risk threshold. Last year was a wakeup call for MLSs and security. The timing by CoreLogic could not [...]

By |2024-01-10T09:31:45-08:00January 10th, 2024|Artificial Intelligence, Clients, Industry Observations, MLS, Press Releases, Real Estate Technology, Security and Privacy, Technology, Uncategorized|Comments Off on AI is a vital part of CoreLogic’s new Clareity Assure security platform for MLSs

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

Scott Feldman Joins Collabra Technology Leadership Team as Chief Revenue Officer

Congrats to our friends Russ Cofano and Scott Feldman for coming together at Collabra Technology, Inc. Scott has just been hired as the company’s Chief Revenue Officer - a task he is well-equipped for!   If you aren’t caught up with what Russ is up to these days, you definitely need to check out his new product called Ad-Builder, the  Company’s MLS-integrated digital advertising solution. It's a completely integrated way for MLSs to enable agents to promote their listings with a click. 

By |2023-12-13T13:14:12-08:00December 13th, 2023|Announcements, Industry Observations, Press Releases, PropTech, Real Estate Technology|Comments Off on Scott Feldman Joins Collabra Technology Leadership Team as Chief Revenue Officer

COUNCIL OF MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICES ELECTS NEW DIRECTORS FOR 2024

Council of MLS elects two progressive, emerging MLS leaders to their Board of Directors Congrats to Justin Haag and Chris Haran, two of my absolute favorites to the Council of MLS Board of Directors! I am confident Justin Haag, soon to be the new CEO of Northwest MLS in Seattle and a leader in advocacy and promotion of Buyer’s Agency along with Chris Haran, one of the best and brightest technology strategists and visionary in the industry are going to be terrific additions to the leadership team of CMLS. 

By |2023-12-13T08:06:32-08:00December 13th, 2023|Announcements, Industry Observations, MLS, MLS Insights|Comments Off on COUNCIL OF MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICES ELECTS NEW DIRECTORS FOR 2024

Real AI: 2024 The Year of AI, AI fast facts and top headlines

By Kevin Hawkins with Korey Hawkins | Vol. 1 Post 10 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. 2024: The Year of AI The accelerated growth we are seeing and experiencing in artificial intelligence continues to be unlike any other game-changing technology ever. When it comes to Generative AI and Large Language Models, it’s just a baby about to turn into a teenager. If you think AI in 2023 has been incredible, just wait [...]

By |2024-05-14T14:48:22-07:00October 27th, 2023|Artificial Intelligence, Industry Observations, PropTech, Real Estate Technology, Research, Technology|Comments Off on Real AI: 2024 The Year of AI, AI fast facts and top headlines

Remembering LA Times reporter Dave Myers

The caller ID on my cell displayed the name of a friend of 30+ years who calls randomly, and I always answer. This time, the news was unfortunately sad. A friend and business colleague we had known for decades had passed away. Dave Myers, former real estate reporter for the Los Angeles Times, died at 62 years young. Another dear reporter friend, Ralph Bivins, editor of Realty News Report, noted that Dave shared in Pulitzer Prize wins for team coverage of the 1992 riots and the 1994 Northridge earthquake. Dave Myers with NAREE friends on a trip to Napa [...]

By |2023-10-13T11:39:24-07:00September 25th, 2023|Industry Observations, News|6 Comments

Showing Instructions Should Require Buyer Broker Agency Agreement Today

Every broker may require it of their buyer’s agents today. The real question revolves around when it's required.

By |2023-08-31T14:14:57-07:00August 31st, 2023|Industry Observations, Legal in Real Estate, Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Showing Instructions Should Require Buyer Broker Agency Agreement Today

Consumer Savings Are Running Out

As I absorbed this snapshot about consumer savings, it shocked me into the belief that America is in for an economic drop this fall and winter. The flip side of savings is debt.

By |2023-08-23T11:01:32-07:00August 23rd, 2023|Broker Information, Business Intelligence, Industry Observations|Comments Off on Consumer Savings Are Running Out

Gary Ashton of Nashville Real Estate REMAX Advantage Lead Gen Efforts

Today, there are only a few dozen real estate brokers who can compete with the national advertising portals. RE/MAX Advantage, led by Gary Ashton, is one of those.

By |2023-07-28T15:19:31-07:00July 28th, 2023|Broker Information, Business Intelligence, Industry Observations|Comments Off on Gary Ashton of Nashville Real Estate REMAX Advantage Lead Gen Efforts

Do Your Part in Eliminating Sexual Harassment from the Workplace

After a career that spans several decades, I am saddened to see that allegations of sexual harassment are still alive and well in our industry. I would have thought that we could have eliminated these challenges by now. After having completed my Sexual Harassment Prevention training myself just a couple of weeks ago, a program which is mandated by the state of California, it piqued my interest to find out how many states require sexual harassment prevention training. I was shocked to find out that only seven states (California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, New York, Washington) and the District of Columbia mandate sexual harassment training for some or all private sector employers and employees today.

By |2023-07-05T09:31:49-07:00July 5th, 2023|Broker Information, Industry Observations, Thought Leadership|Comments Off on Do Your Part in Eliminating Sexual Harassment from the Workplace

Howard Hanna Opts Out of IDX and Tests VOW

All brokers and agents in the market have the option to upgrade their website to a VOW website. Given that Howard Hanna is the leading firm in the market, consumers will quickly realize that they are not seeing all the listings from IDX only sites.

By |2023-06-27T13:53:51-07:00June 27th, 2023|IDX, Industry Observations|Comments Off on Howard Hanna Opts Out of IDX and Tests VOW