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

Homeowners Under Management is the Future of Procuring Cause

From our perspective, the future is homeowners under management. Define that in your business and you are bound to succeed. Every human interaction with homeowners is a sensor that informs the consumer of your commitment to serving them, and the affirmation that they entrust you with the roof over their head. 

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

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

Whitepaper Release: Ocusell New Listing Management Tool for MLSs and Brokers

Today, the primary listing management solution used by brokers is the stock solution that is provided by the MLS system vendor. From there, listings are returned back to the brokerage. Ocusell's whitepaper discusses the business toils of listing management that creates the demand for having a stand-alone listing management solution.

By |2022-09-27T16:03:18-07:00September 27th, 2022|Broker Information, Broker Technology Research, MLS Insights, Our Services, Real Estate Technology, Whitepaper|Comments Off on Whitepaper Release: Ocusell New Listing Management Tool for MLSs and Brokers

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

CoreLogic MLS-Touch Mobile App Filling In as Homesnap Replacement

In a press release today, Minneapolis-based NorthstarMLS, St. Louis-based MARIS MLS, and Jacksonville-based realMLS have entered into agreements to launch MLS-Touch as their mobile multiple listing application. Together, agents and clients can monitor market changes on properties, deliver access to real time market statistics, view nearby properties, and even deliver some marketing on popular social media sites.

By |2022-09-26T16:34:39-07:00September 26th, 2022|Announcements, Communications and PR, MLS, MLS Insights, Partnerships, Real Estate Technology, Technology|Comments Off on CoreLogic MLS-Touch Mobile App Filling In as Homesnap Replacement

TourZazz Makes Showing Solution Free to MLSs

TourZazz listened to exactly what MLSs asked for. TourZazz Makes Showing Solution Free to MLSs. Register now to join tomorrow (Wednesday September 21st @ 10am PST / 1pm EST) – RE Technology is hosting a webinar with TourZazz for MLS executives and staff.

By |2022-09-20T10:07:53-07:00September 20th, 2022|MLS, MLS Insights, Real Estate Technology, Technology, Webinars|Comments Off on TourZazz Makes Showing Solution Free to MLSs

Tracking Agents and Competitors is a Super Power for Jordan Baris Realty

There might not be anyone in real estate brokerage that is more passionate about the value of data than the Baris brothers at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Jordan Baris Realty. The company uses data science to answer a lot of questions about their agents and every agent in the MLS. They use the data to support efforts in coaching, recruiting, retention and of course, M&A.

By |2022-09-16T14:21:45-07:00September 19th, 2022|Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate Technology, Technology, Technology Evaluation, Webinars|Comments Off on Tracking Agents and Competitors is a Super Power for Jordan Baris Realty

WAV Group’s partner, Mark A. McLaughlin to join Brian Boero on a special 1000Watt webinar – Sept. 15th @ 10am PST

Register now to watch WAV Group partner, Mark A. McLaughlin - who works with our brokerage clients around executive strategic planning and coaching along with M&A - join Brian Boero Thursday Sept. 15th @ 10am PST to chat about the key issue facing firms today - "How to Navigate in an Uncertain Market."

By |2022-09-12T12:51:52-07:00September 12th, 2022|Broker Information, Broker-Agent Information, Business Intelligence, Real Estate Technology, Webinars|Comments Off on WAV Group’s partner, Mark A. McLaughlin to join Brian Boero on a special 1000Watt webinar – Sept. 15th @ 10am PST

How VR is Changing the Way We Market Real Estate

The traditional form of home buying and rental shopping consists of figuring out finances, physically touring countless houses, making an offer, applying for mortgages, inspecting the house, getting an appraisal, asking for repairs, and a final walkthrough. With VR becoming the new reality in real estate, it’s time to consider your options and implement this new program into your practice.

By |2022-09-06T14:06:04-07:00September 6th, 2022|Business Intelligence, Real Estate Technology, Technology, Virtual Real Estate, Virtual Tours|Comments Off on How VR is Changing the Way We Market Real Estate

Florida’s Largest Real Estate Event of the Year Set for Orlando Aug. 24-25

This year's annual Florida Realtors® Convention & Trade Expo takes place Aug. 24-25, 2022, at Rosen Shingle Creek resort in Orlando, Fla. Realtors from around the state will discuss crucial issues that shape their profession, selecting from nearly 40 education sessions. Topics run the gamut, from how to sell luxury homes, the post-pandemic future of global real estate, how traditional brokerages can increase their profit margin, how to create videos people will watch, and proven strategies for "irresistible" listing presentations. The convention and workshop schedule is here. According to the Florida Realtors, the top keynoter is entrepreneur, celebrity, and self-made billionaire Martha Stewart, [...]

By |2022-08-19T12:09:54-07:00August 19th, 2022|Broker Information, Real Estate Technology, Technology|Comments Off on Florida’s Largest Real Estate Event of the Year Set for Orlando Aug. 24-25