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
EXp Realty becomes first RESO-certified brokerage
The distinction allows the virtual cloud brokerage to handle its own data, promote efficiencies and enable interoperability with partners
by Patrick Kearns Sep 11
katie smithson at inman connect las vegas
A panel discussion at ICLV explored how adopting modern data standards can make the real estate industry more efficient
by Inman Aug 27
WATCH: The future of cooperation and compensation
Industry insiders discuss what the future of agent compensation will look like onstage at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Inman Aug 23
Announcing the 2019 Inman Innovator Award winners
Redfin Direct, Homeward and Brix Real Estate are among those honored at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 25
Naked data under the stars: A real estate love story
Opinion
Innovative technology companies are swooning for the powerhouse data feeds coming from Stellar MLS
by Sam DeBord Jun 18
'We're not kidding': Deadlines loom for broker technology upgrades
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
by Sam DeBord May 28
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
WATCH: Why is the relationship between brokers and the MLS so fragile?
Where's the disconnect, and what does it take to bridge that gap? Listen in as moderator Denee Evans and Sam DeBord explain
by Inman Mar 7
What the MLS landscape will look like in 2019
As the number of multiple listing services dips below 600 this year, here’s a data-driven look at the layout
by Sam DeBord Feb 26
The 6 loudest topics at Inman Connect New York 2019
Opinion
One MLS to rule them all, Zillow's upstream movement, iBuyers and more
by Sam DeBord Feb 13
Multiple listing service 'globalists' warn against 'protectionism'
MLSs that don't collaborate or consolidate could leave members vulnerable, panelists said at Inman Connect
by Teke Wiggin Feb 4
This one barrier is keeping us from innovating
Opinion
Working through this 'Bizzaro' world of MLS tech will have your head spinning
by Sam DeBord Jan 22
How to conquer the 7 deadly sins of real estate leadership
Opinion
Our industry is wrapped in sloth, wrath, lust, envy, pride, gluttony and greed — it's time to stop
by Sam DeBord Dec 19
Pipes, listing syndication
A flirtation by the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors to end syndication to Zillow and ListHub is nothing new — but the latest move proves the debate is far from settled
by Patrick Kearns Dec 3