National database held up as the ideal
Access to listing data delayed by red tape
Hundreds of MLSs expected to follow MetroList in obtaining 'Data Dictionary' certification
MLSs must let members co-mingle listings, display 3 years of sold listing data
Event aims to spur software innovation and save industry players time and money
Agents, brokers will have better selection of apps as data standards catch on
MRIS first down standardization path that all Realtor-affiliated MLSs must soon follow
Standardized listing data will aid development of 'plug and play' tools
Trulia and The Realty Alliance are also new members
'RETS' data framework enables 'plug and play' tools for brokers, MLSs
Portal collaborates with data standards group RESO
Higher-quality listing data 'especially helpful' for Trulia's mobile apps
RESO updates dictionary of MLS data definitions
Companies have ties to more than 70% of MLSs
Vendors should listen instead of making a sales pitch that's a shot in the dark