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MLS and Association Best Practices

Is NAR Membership Declining Because of Open MLS?

March 18th, 2025|

NAR membership trends have historically followed the economy and the strength of the overall real estate market. As shown in the attached chart, NAR experienced significant membership growth following the market crash of 2008 to 2010 and continued on that growth trajectory until recently when the real estate market slowed significantly because of high interest rates and more limited buyer demand. While there have been minor decreases in membership since 2023, we hypothesize that these declines are more likely due to limited market opportunities and retirements rather than the rise of Open MLS subscription offerings. 

Why Can’t Brokers Who Recruit Subscribers AND Fuel MLS Data Get Rewarded for Their Hard Work?

March 17th, 2025|

For decades, real estate associations have traditionally owned and operated MLSs, providing brokers with access to property data while generating revenue from subscription fees. However, a growing movement is challenging the status quo, advocating for brokers—who supply both the data and the subscriber base that powers MLSs—to have a greater stake in ownership and profitability.

Why are there no volume discounts in MLS pricing models?

March 11th, 2025|

Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) have long operated under a standard subscription model in which subscribers pay a flat rate per agent, regardless of the size of the brokerage they belong to or the revenue the brokerage contributes to the MLS. This pricing structure is designed to ensure equal access to the database for all real estate professionals but does not recognize or reward the revenues delivered to MLSs from larger brokerage firms. 

Real Estate Technology Trends

Strategic Planning and Research

Simplifying Homeownership: WAV Group Unveils Survey Insights on Property Management Portals

January 9th, 2025|

At WAV Group, we were inspired to learn more about homeownership portals because of our own very real need to manage four personal properties. Managing properties in three distinct locations required us to keep track of preferred vendors for plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and other essential services. We also needed a way to memorialize vendors we used for repairs, painting, and landscaping. Additionally, we needed reminders for routine maintenance tasks. Managing one home is challenging enough, but managing four is even more complicated. Who remembers the last time they changed a furnace filter or cleaned out a dryer vent?