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.

By |2025-02-19T11:44:15-08:00February 18th, 2025|Industry Observations, MLS, Press Releases, PropTech|0 Comments

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.

By |2025-02-18T18:44:36-08:00February 6th, 2025|Press Releases, PropTech, Real Estate Technology|Comments Off on The Science of Standing Out: How Rayse is Transforming Agent-Client Relationships

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. 

By |2025-02-06T10:21:29-08:00February 4th, 2025|Announcements, Industry Observations, Our Company, Press Releases|Comments Off on Four WAV Group Partners Named RISMedia 2025 Real Estate Newsmakers

RESO Announces 2025 Board of Directors Election Winners

Congrats to RESO for recruiting a smart, passionate group of leaders representing many of the best and brightest companies in real estate today.  I love that there are strong leaders like Caitlyn McCrory from Anywhere and Joe Wilhelmy from Re/MAX elevating the voice and influence of brokers in bringing the practical realities and data challenges to be address by RESO.

By |2024-12-12T10:14:50-08:00December 12th, 2024|Announcements, Industry Observations, Press Releases|Comments Off on RESO Announces 2025 Board of Directors Election Winners

MLS Data Quality Control Software Space is Heating Up

Today, CRS Data, one of the nationwide leaders in public records software, announced their re-entry into the MLS Data Quality Control software space with their new product called ListingIntegrity.  This software category has heated up recently with the launch of this product, plus Checkmate from VestaPlus, and the relaunch of Data Checker from Corelogic. 

By |2024-10-25T07:37:28-07:00October 25th, 2024|MLS, MLS Insights, Press Releases, PropTech, Real Estate Technology, RESO|Comments Off on MLS Data Quality Control Software Space is Heating Up

North Carolina Regional MLS New Brand – Hive MLS

North Carolina Regional MLS is embodying a move to reflect a humility and recognition that we are all better when we work together.  Their new name Hive MLS reflects the character and culture of their organization. They are a group that is driven by how they can consistently improve at serving the needs of their end users and the shareholder associations they partner with. Unlike some MLS brands, Hive MLS positions the company as a humble servant to the greater good and the success of the real estate professionals they serve. 

By |2024-10-18T06:02:15-07:00October 18th, 2024|MLS, MLS Insights, Press Releases|Comments Off on North Carolina Regional MLS New Brand – Hive MLS

HouseAmp and Renovation Sells Announce Partnership to Simplify and Elevate the Home-Selling Process

The collaboration enables homeowners and agents alike to streamline their efforts, bringing high-quality, move-in-ready homes to market faster and at higher selling prices.

By |2024-10-08T11:16:47-07:00October 8th, 2024|Press Releases, Renovations|Comments Off on HouseAmp and Renovation Sells Announce Partnership to Simplify and Elevate the Home-Selling Process

Rayse Launches to 200 Brokerages, Transforming Transparency and Value in Real Estate Transactions

Rayse redefines how agents showcase their value, addressing widespread misconceptions about the time and effort involved in real estate transactions.

By |2024-09-25T10:27:45-07:00September 26th, 2024|Press Releases, Real Estate Technology|Comments Off on Rayse Launches to 200 Brokerages, Transforming Transparency and Value in Real Estate Transactions

HouseAmp and BOSSCAT™ Partner to Revolutionize Pre-Sale Home Improvement Financing for Sellers

By integrating their services, real estate brokers, agents, and homeowners can now access seamless home improvement options with financing, helping to streamline the process of preparing homes for sale.

By |2024-09-25T10:17:22-07:00September 25th, 2024|Financing, Press Releases|Comments Off on HouseAmp and BOSSCAT™ Partner to Revolutionize Pre-Sale Home Improvement Financing for Sellers

Cash offers: Accelerating a first-time buyer’s ability to “win the deal”

Higher interest rates, record low inventory, rising home prices, and investors snapping up the most affordable housing – it feels like all the market conditions are working against first-time buyers. Then comes the news that zavvie, teaming with Luminate Home Loans and its NEO Home Loans, has been helping hundreds of first-time buyers (and others) break the bad-news cycle. By giving more buyers the opportunity to buy a home with a cash offer, there is some really good news – especially for first-time buyers. As a former loan officer for 8 ½ years – and from my time at Fannie [...]

By |2024-07-18T00:21:17-07:00July 17th, 2024|Industry Observations, Mortgage, News, Press Releases, Technology|Comments Off on Cash offers: Accelerating a first-time buyer’s ability to “win the deal”

REsides is Second Privately Owned MLS to Opt Out of NAR Settlement

A second privately owned MLS has opted out of the NAR Anti-Trust Settlement stating that their rules were always more transparent than the standard NAR rules. A truly broker-centric, independent MLS, Resides.io MLS in Hilton Head, South Carolina is launching an inclusive concessions field and options for brokers to upload listing and buyers broker agreements. The organization is also building forms to make it easier for brokers to adapt to the new changes removing compensation as one of the center points of an MLS.

By |2024-06-25T11:00:38-07:00June 25th, 2024|Announcements, MLS, MLS Insights, NAR, Press Releases|Comments Off on REsides is Second Privately Owned MLS to Opt Out of NAR Settlement