Cooperation and compensation are important parts of the real estate business. But the idea that they are inextricably tied to one another in the MLS structure, or that the marketplace would not value an MLS without a compensation feature, is short-sighted
Feb 28
Where will you live when we're all in the metaverse? Putting the 'real' back in real estate
Jan 31
From Zillow’s ShowingTime acquisition to pocket listings, RESO's CEO Sam DeBord breaks down all the buzziest tech conversations and debates from Inman Connect
Jun 24
Most of the real estate industry is driving its data around in a clunky, decades-old car. But now, leading MLS technology organizations are finally helping us trade it in for a newer and more efficient model
Oct 6
Opinion
Networked office and web (NOW) model is one policy and one license for one holistic data set, and the concept is supported by a broad group of brokerage organizations
May 27
There’s no magic path to surviving and succeeding in this market. With the right mindset, though, you can write your plan to forge ahead with confidence
Apr 2
Opinion
Innovative technology companies are swooning for the powerhouse data feeds coming from Stellar MLS
Jun 18
Opinion
There’s no reason that any tech provider, with an agreement and data license that conforms to MLS and broker rules, can’t provide an app that creates, changes and deletes a listing at the push of a button — the tech is already here
May 28
As the number of multiple listing services dips below 600 this year, here’s a data-driven look at the layout
Feb 26
Opinion
One MLS to rule them all, Zillow's upstream movement, iBuyers and more
Feb 13
Opinion
Working through this 'Bizzaro' world of MLS tech will have your head spinning
Jan 22
Opinion
Our industry is wrapped in sloth, wrath, lust, envy, pride, gluttony and greed — it's time to stop
Dec 19
Opinion
Sam DeBord’s take on industry news, in case you missed it
Oct 18
Opinion
The kind of ingenuity displayed at ICSF is what will lead the winners into the industry's next phase
Jul 25
Why will a consumer or agent choose to work with you this year, in five years or in 10 years?
Jun 27
Opinion
Let’s add some context to the NAR-HAR back-and-forth and talk about recent Zillow happenings
May 11
Opinion
Here's what you may have missed ...
Apr 19
Opinion
Don’t succumb to the technology myopia that’s plaguing the industry's brokerage business leaders
Mar 26
For those relying on traditional tactics to stay in power, the outlook is bleak
Feb 19
Opinion
Market momentum has created two paths forward for MLSs, and understanding them will determine the winners
Jan 22