Author Archives: Andrea V. Brambila

MLSs in Florida and Colorado announce consolidations

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MLSs in Colorado and Florida announced consolidation efforts that will make their subscribers’ jobs easier while they explore further ways to collaborate. Continue reading →

Realtors and homes at risk as Hurricane Michael hits

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Before the storm hit, real estate data and tech firm CoreLogic said property valued in excess of $13.4 billion was at risk of damage from the storm. Today, CoreLogic estimates that damage from wind and storm surge ranges from $2 billion to $4.5 billion… Continue reading →

Florida’s Space Coast listing service ditches its Homesnap site

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The Space Coast Multiple Listing Service in Brevard County, Florida — named due to its proximity to NASA’s primary launch sites — dropped Homesnap as its local listing portal this week, citing concerns about limited search parameters and agent lead f… Continue reading →

Zillow slapped with infringement lawsuit over ‘Rental Manager’ tool

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Cincinnati-based London Computer Systems filed a lawsuit against Zillow alleging its use of the term “Rental Manager” has resulted in unfair competition. Continue reading →

Brokerage accused of paying agents bonuses for double-ended deals

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Anonymous letters sent to the plaintiffs’ law firm also allege the brokerage pays or paid its agents bonuses for keeping transactions in-house — a tactic that is not unheard of in the real estate industry. Continue reading →

Florida’s largest multiple listing service adds Puerto Rico

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Joining My Florida Regional means PRAR’s members will have more products and services available to them than they have in the past, according to the MLS. Continue reading →

Is blockchain a game-changer or a dead end?

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Blockchain. It’s become a buzzword in real estate, but will it go the way of the QR code or actually change how the industry works? Continue reading →

How unproductive agents are bringing real estate down

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Leaders of the Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS) urged their members to be part of the change in the industry as CMLS kicked off its annual conference Thursday. Continue reading →

‘An extremely positive snowball effect’: Multiple listing services consolidate in New York, Illinois

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Two MLS consolidation efforts were announced Tuesday, one in New York and another in Illinois. Continue reading →

CoreLogic and BoxMLS team up on one property search to rule them all

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Searching for listings is often a separate activity for real estate agents and consumers. Agents have the multiple listing service. Consumers often prefer to use third-party apps like Zillow and realtor.com. Now a deal struck between the nation’s large… Continue reading →