Showing apps, portals, big tech partner with RESO on data standardization
The lack of uniform terminology and information standards in listing data has long plagued those who advocate for technology adoption and greater transaction efficiency
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 13
Is seamless data connection possible?
At ICNY, connecting big data to disparate systems remains big business and a big challenge, but attendees were reminded about what's at the heart of the deal
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 31
With Canadian funding, Real Estate Webmasters looks to build European MLS
Morgan Carey is looking to do big things in Europe after being selected for a unique economic development program by Canada's government. An international MLS is already in the works
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 19
Sand dunes
The real estate software vendor has fully embraced RESO Web API and will not accept new customer data sent using the Real Estate Transaction Standard (RETS)
Sam DeBord named CEO of Real Estate Standards Organization
The trade association that creates the standards for getting data where it needs to go has chosen its new chief
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 11
House real estate mobile app smartphone
The Real Estate Standards Organization has created a core set of fields that multiple listing services will be required to include in their Internet Data Exchange feeds
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 20
Will NAR crackdown force MLSs to play by the rules?
Trade group put some 90 MLSs on notice to comply with required data standards
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 27
Redfin clashes with think tank on MLS antitrust
CEO of high-tech brokerage says open access to listings would be a 'tragedy of the commons'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 10
Free MLS data feed could speed up real estate innovation
Tech developers will be able to test their agent products on year-old listing data
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 26
A child's hands putting a jigsaw puzzle together
Adopting API could jump-start real estate tech innovation
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 15
MLSs will soon speak the same language
Hundreds of MLSs expected to follow MetroList in obtaining 'Data Dictionary' certification
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 15
Rivals come together at real estate data standards 'plugfest'
Event aims to spur software innovation and save industry players time and money
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 17
Rumors of the demise of the MLS have been utterly wrong
A publicly run listing outlet that overtakes the entire online marketing space lacks credibility on many levels
by Sam DeBord Apr 28
As real estate technology evolves, questions about roles of major players remain
MLSs, brokerages and tech companies will continue to grapple with control and use of real estate data
Thaw in broker, MLS relations? CEO of The Realty Alliance to sit on RESO's board
Craig Cheatham's participation in MLS data standards initiative could build support from brokerage community
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 24