‘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

WATCH: The new definition of ‘open data’

Are we holding back data from our consumers? Do consumers understand what open data is? How is open data changing for consumers and for us? Panelists dive into these questions and more onstage at ICSF 18. Continue reading

WATCH: Why the MLS is the ultimate marketing network

Listen in as Marilyn Wilson, founding partner of the Wav Group, explains why the multiple listing service (MLS) is the best marketing network a real estate agent can ask for onstage at Inman Connect San Francisco.  Continue reading

WATCH: Dealing with the MLS — a developer’s perspective

Moderator Katie Ragusa and Seth Siegler, founder of Hoverboard Labs, discuss the multiple listing service (MLS) through the lens of a developer at Inman Connect San Francisco. Continue reading