Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Winans Launches iBuyer Platform

iBuyers are not a threat for real estate brokers and their agents; they represent a major business opportunity. That's what Lane Hornung says. He should know as Lane may know more about iBuyers and iBuying than any broker-owner in America.

By |2019-09-13T08:11:23-07:00September 13th, 2019|Broker-Agent Information, Press Releases, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Winans Launches iBuyer Platform

MoxiWorks Secures Growth Capital

In securing growth capital from Vector Capital, MoxiWorks will now be able to focus on three areas of ongoing growth – improved agent and broker websites, acquisitions, and expansion. This is the first and only investment by Vector Capital in real estate technology.

By |2019-09-12T10:40:57-07:00September 12th, 2019|Broker-Agent Information, Press Releases, Technology|Comments Off on MoxiWorks Secures Growth Capital

Virtual Staging: bridgeMLS First MLS in America to Partner with Stunning Graphic Design Service BoxBrownie

WAV Group believes that bridgeMLS’ partnership with BoxBrownie is the first of its kind in America, making bridgeMLS the first MLS in the nation to provide access to BoxBrownie as a member benefit along with discounts on the premium BoxBrownie virtual staging services.

By |2019-09-10T13:19:16-07:00September 10th, 2019|MLS, Press Releases, Technology|2 Comments

Residential Real Estate Software Platforms Growing Fast: Death of the End Point Solution Firm

The world of residential real estate software is transforming rapidly. Scaled, modern tech players rise while small point solution firms melt. What does this mean for brokers and agents?

By |2019-09-02T08:53:42-07:00August 29th, 2019|Broker Technology Research, Main category, Technology Evaluation|Comments Off on Residential Real Estate Software Platforms Growing Fast: Death of the End Point Solution Firm

How Advanced Technology Can Suffer From Simplification

Writers and reporters must write and serve two masters: accuracy and clarity. With emerging technology, the challenge to balance these is often daunting, and success is uneven.

By |2019-08-22T11:03:38-07:00August 22nd, 2019|Artificial Intelligence, Technology|1 Comment

Accolades Continue for Broker Public Portal with Homesnap – 38th Fastest Growing Company in America

The Broker Public Portal is the industry’s leading success story. Homesnap’s three-year growth rate since partnering with the Broker Public Portal (BPP) is a whopping 6,176.7%. Broker Public Portal with Homesnap is emerging as the biggest threat to Zillow’s leadership position in home search.

By |2019-08-17T06:35:56-07:00August 16th, 2019|Broker Public Portal, Main category|Comments Off on Accolades Continue for Broker Public Portal with Homesnap – 38th Fastest Growing Company in America

Don’t Get Left behind! Top 5 Ways to Make 2020 the Year for Your MLS to Re-invent Itself Before It’s Too Late!

MLSs around the country are worried that their software, services or support are not keeping up. How can you stay current when you operate in just one small market and have had the same board members recycling through your organization for years? Here are five ways that the WAVes of Change program have helped MLSs be more successful.

By |2019-08-15T12:07:16-07:00August 15th, 2019|Broker-Agent Information, MLS Insights, Uncategorized, WAVes of Change|Comments Off on Don’t Get Left behind! Top 5 Ways to Make 2020 the Year for Your MLS to Re-invent Itself Before It’s Too Late!

Is Your MLS Tech Relevant? Be the First to See the Trends with RE Technology’s Latest Success Guide

Your MLS faces the threat of competition for role and relevance at every turn. Are you chomping at the bit of the latest technology releases, or are the trends leaving you in the dust?

By |2019-08-15T11:33:08-07:00August 14th, 2019|MLS Insights, Technology Evaluation|Comments Off on Is Your MLS Tech Relevant? Be the First to See the Trends with RE Technology’s Latest Success Guide

Have You Considered Selling Your Technology in Europe?

For the past five years or so, WAV Group has been attending the Real Estate and New Technology (RENT) conference in Paris. It is enormously stimulating and absolutely my favorite conference each year. Would you like to join us?

By |2019-08-13T15:17:41-07:00August 13th, 2019|Conferences, Technology, WAVes of Tech|Comments Off on Have You Considered Selling Your Technology in Europe?

Community Data Marketing: BHHS Fox and Roach Gets Creative

In the first quarter of this year, Fox and Roach implemented LiveBy as a partner for their community information. Fox and Roach now provides an interactive experience that not only powers their search engine performance but delights consumers with the ability to view lifestyle information, driving increased website engagement and capturing high quality leads.

By |2019-08-09T12:21:50-07:00August 7th, 2019|Broker-Agent Information, Marketing, Technology|Comments Off on Community Data Marketing: BHHS Fox and Roach Gets Creative

Homebeat – New Product Creates Clients for Life – from the Makers of Cloud CMA

WAV Group has long advised brokers and agents on the enormous benefits of keeping in touch with past clients. Homebeat is a nice first step forward along a journey to deliver a quality property report.

By |2019-08-06T14:56:48-07:00August 6th, 2019|Broker Technology Research, Product Management, Technology Evaluation|Comments Off on Homebeat – New Product Creates Clients for Life – from the Makers of Cloud CMA