The Broker Public Portal Welcomes Its Two Newest Board Members

The Broker Public Portal (BPP) today announced the appointment of two new board members, Michael Barbaro, CEO of Redwith Inc. and RJ Long, managing partner of Coldwell Banker Real Properties Group.

By |2022-12-07T12:53:23-08:00December 7th, 2022|Broker Information, Broker Public Portal, Press Releases|Comments Off on The Broker Public Portal Welcomes Its Two Newest Board Members

2023 REACH Applications Now Open

CHICAGO (December 6, 2022) – Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, opened applications today for the 2023 U.S. REACH and REACH Commercial technology growth programs. SCV, the most active global venture fund in real estate technology, operates the award-winning REACH program across North and South America, Europe, Australia and Asia-Pacific.  

By |2022-12-06T13:30:28-08:00December 6th, 2022|Announcements, Press Releases, Real Estate Technology|Comments Off on 2023 REACH Applications Now Open

CMLS Announces New Directors for 2023

The Council of MLS has come so far in the past few years under the leadership of Denee Evans.  Congrats to our MLS friends and colleagues who dedicate themselves to work hard to create more progressive action and cohesiveness in the MLS industry. I look forward to the leadership of Jim Yockel as Chair. Jim cares deeply about the MLS industry. His dedication to helping MLS learn how to continually improve the relevance of the service they provide to their brokerages is unparalleled. I am certain that Jim, along with Dionna, Nicole, John and Matt will continue to lead CMLS into a direction that will drive home the value of the MLS, even in the softer market we are entering.

By |2022-12-01T13:06:00-08:00December 1st, 2022|Associations, MLS, MLS Insights, Press Releases|Comments Off on CMLS Announces New Directors for 2023

A big jump up for hot PropTech startup zavvie

MoxiWorks is a real estate industry titan, serving 800 brokerages and their 400,000 agents, connected to over 500 MLSs and 150-plus tech partners. Today, zavvie announced integration with MoxiWorks, making its white label marketplace for brokerages and vastly expanding its ability to offer iBuyers and Power Buyers solutions with the addition of MoxiWorks powered brokerages. zavvie integrates with MoxiPresent, known as the easy-to-use, feature-stuffed, and ultra-versatile real estate presentation builder. MoxiPresent can now showcase instant iBuyer offers for sellers and information about Power Buyers, including “cash offers” and “buy before you sell” modern bridge solutions for buyers and current homeowners. [...]

By |2022-10-25T08:56:51-07:00October 25th, 2022|News, Partnerships, Press Releases, PropTech, Real Estate Technology, Uncategorized|Comments Off on A big jump up for hot PropTech startup zavvie

California Rental Listing Service Launches

In a joint press release, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATON OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) and Rental Beast announced they are partnering up to launch a California statewide rental search site. The plan is for the state to sponsor the program that invites REALTORS®, brokers, and their MLSs to collaborate on delivering the most comprehensive rental search serving consumers across the state, and America.

By |2022-10-18T19:39:21-07:00October 19th, 2022|MLS, MLS Insights, News, Partnerships, Press Releases, Real Estate Technology, Rentals|Comments Off on California Rental Listing Service Launches

Zillow Adds New Feature to Their Brokerage Website

Even after making the conversion from a third party portal to a brokerage website, Zillow continues to innovate on features that the consumer enjoys. In a recent press release, Zillow announced that consumers will be able to remove listings from their search results that they are not interested in.

By |2022-10-04T16:41:25-07:00October 6th, 2022|Broker-Agent Information, Press Releases, Real Estate Technology, Technology|Comments Off on Zillow Adds New Feature to Their Brokerage Website

MLS Now Expands Executive Team with New Vice President of Quality Assurance

Carl DeMusz, CEO of MLS Now, released an announcement surrounding their newest addition to the multiple listing services team. Anne M. Petit has joined MLS Now as their Vice President of Quality Assurance.

By |2022-10-04T16:27:46-07:00October 3rd, 2022|Announcements, MLS Insights, Press Releases|Comments Off on MLS Now Expands Executive Team with New Vice President of Quality Assurance

And the winner is … Revive tops 12 hot startups in the “Pitch Battle” at NAR iOi Summit

The two-day National Association of Realtors fourth annual iOi Summit in Los Angeles hit its crescendo just minutes before it adjourned with the biggest announcement of the conference. Revive Real Estate, the fast-growing startup that’s blazing the presale renovation trail, was named the 2022 winner of the highly coveted “Pitch Battle.” It was a moment that embodied the conference acronym: innovation, opportunity and investment as Revive snagged the winner-take-all $15,000 prize and benefits that will help pole-vault it massive industry awareness. Revive’s four-minute pitch was handled deftly by its CEO and Co-Founder Michael Allawadi. Then Michael faced four more minutes [...]

By |2022-09-30T10:31:03-07:00September 30th, 2022|Conferences, Industry Observations, NAR, Press Releases, Real Estate Technology, Technology|Comments Off on And the winner is … Revive tops 12 hot startups in the “Pitch Battle” at NAR iOi Summit

Milestones launches Homeownership Hub Through InstaMortgage Loan Officers

In a joint press release today, Milestones and InstaMortgage announced that InstaMortgage will be the first mortgage company to launch Milestones Homeownership Hubs to consumers. Like real estate brokers and agents, loan officers are challenged to remain engaged with their clients after the closing.

By |2022-09-27T13:02:36-07:00September 27th, 2022|Communications and PR, Mortgage, Partnerships, Press Releases, Real Estate Technology, Technology|Comments Off on Milestones launches Homeownership Hub Through InstaMortgage Loan Officers

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Blazes a New Path with Milestones Homeownership Hubs

Today, C.A.R announced that they have made an investment in Milestones, and are making the Milestones Homeownership Hubs a member benefit for all California Realtors. The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R) is no stranger to innovation and REALTOR empowerment.

By |2022-09-22T13:51:04-07:00September 22nd, 2022|Announcements, Communications and PR, Conferences, Partnerships, Press Releases|Comments Off on CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Blazes a New Path with Milestones Homeownership Hubs

Tim Dain Ascends to Leadership at NorthstarMLS

NorthstarMLS is among the best operated regional MLSs in America. At the helm has been John Mosey, one of the finest executives you can find. Mosey had great drive and passion for the work. Standing on the shoulder of this giant will be Tim Dain. We are certain that the passing of the baton will be flawless. 

By |2022-09-14T18:45:13-07:00September 14th, 2022|Announcements, Press Releases|Comments Off on Tim Dain Ascends to Leadership at NorthstarMLS

Rental Beast Announces Partnership with Southwest MLS

Today, Rental Beast announced their partnership with Southwest MLS - located in the Central New Mexico region. They have joined in releasing a new service to help consumers find rentals more effectively. The partnership will help Southwest MLS brokers be trusted advisors for their clients when finding rentals.

By |2022-08-22T13:49:28-07:00August 22nd, 2022|MLS, Partnerships, Press Releases, Rentals|Comments Off on Rental Beast Announces Partnership with Southwest MLS