What is 'RETS'? The zombie data standard that MLSs need to end
Brad Bjelke of UtahRealEstate.com and Josh McFall of Valley MLS make the case for killing the maligned Real Estate Transaction Standard and replacing it with something new
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 29
The leaders have emerged — and they're retiring RETS
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
by Sam DeBord Oct 6
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)
Rooftops of Houses in California
Eight multiple listings services covering about 325,000 agents and brokers nationwide have unveiled a new strategy to update their infrastructure
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 20
Why MLSs will soon be a lot more friendly to brokers
MRIS first down standardization path that all Realtor-affiliated MLSs must soon follow
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 18
Nation's biggest MLS capable of taking listings from The Realty Alliance's secretive project
Former Zillow, MLS executive Bob Bemis warns MLSs that they must adapt or die
by Inman Apr 15
CRMLS, nation's biggest MLS, will take listing data right from brokers' back-end office systems
'RETS' data framework enables 'plug and play' tools for brokers, MLSs
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 25
Industry push to raise visibility of home energy efficiency improvements
MLSs seen as key to standardizing and improving data available to homebuyers
by Ken Harney Aug 13
Real Estate Standards Organization expects widespread adoption
by Glenn Roberts Jr. Jan 17
NAR requires standards compliance, but not access to listings
by Matt Carter Jun 10