LionDesk’s suite of tools now available to CRMLS members

As part of the ongoing effort to serve its 96,000 members, California Regional MLS (CRMLS), the nation’s largest, has established a relationship with LionDesk, a popular customer relationship platform for real estate agents. Continue reading

This one barrier is keeping us from innovating

Brokers and MLSs don’t speak the same lanugage. In this article, Sam DeBord decodes the translucent industry lingo surrounding MLS consolidation. Continue reading

Connect the Sessions: ICNY’s Data track explores MLSs, platforms, emerging tech and more

Learn why “The consumer is looking for an all-inclusive experience” Continue reading

An MLS is making it easier to find ADA-compliant properties

A multiple listing service in the Pacific Northwest has rolled out a new system that makes it easier to list and search for properties that have features catering to disabled homebuyers. Continue reading

‘The status quo is broken’: How data debacle threatens us all

Many companies and organizations are building their own databases and platforms. Traditions are under siege. Confusion reigns as I watch the balkanization of our industry. Continue reading

Real estate roundup: Big money, bad data, bot bites dog

Seattle broker Sam DeBord gives his take (and more) on the stories that are driving real estate headlines. This week: big money’s influence on real estate, data manipulation and OJO Labs’ acquisition of WolfNet Technology. Continue reading

How MLSs can play fair with Upstream, Zillow’s Bridge

Here are seven guidelines that hit on the major items an MLS might consider for the protection of the MLS value proposition while adopting one or more alternative input and maintenance (AIM) products. Continue reading

WATCH: The emerging data that will change your business

Trent Gardner of ListTrac, Dominik Pogorzelski of restb.ai and Steven Marque of iTour Media offer a look at what is coming next in data and how it can be used to provide a more engaging customer experience. Continue reading

WATCH: How is the MLS trying to be more broker-centric?

In this Inman Connect session, you’ll learn about some of the new and unique kinds of multiple listing service (MLS) governance models that are broker-centric, allowing for quicker decision making and nimble practices. Continue reading