LOS ANGELES, Calif. – July 22, 2024  – VestaPlus™ LLC, the software development division of The MLS™ is introducing vital compliance functionality to satisfy the commission settlement on buyer agent compensation. MLSs and Associations across the country are looking for solutions to automatically detect and remediate non-compliant listing descriptions and photos that run afoul of the MLS rules. The San Diego MLS identified this as a key benefit to selecting Checkmate™ as their replacement compliance tool.

“Our vendor selection process for compliance was rigorous,” says Saul Klein, CEO of the San Diego MLS (SDMLS). “VestaPlus has a solid reputation for excellent software development and service. By our assessment, Checkmate is the best application in the industry, and will enable us to support our brokers and agents as we endeavor to comply with the new settlement terms."

“The flexibility in working with VestaPlus is in line with what you would expect from a peer MLS” continued Klein. “Our existing compliance contract will be in place for another year, but VestaPlus was willing to activate the AI photo compliance functionality while we finish out our other contract, then move seamlessly into the full Checkmate product suite. The concept of collaborating with other MLSs is a key strategy for us today and in the future.”

SDMLS will be able to manage rule violations on data and photos with detection, corrections, training, appeals, invoicing, and online payments in a single solution. This is a unique workflow solution offered only by Checkmate today. Additional features include tiered fines, tracking agent violations, and the ability to recognize agents that have no compliance issues. Billing and payment management were not features of their legacy system.

Checkmate will be customized for SDMLS to match its rules and requirements, incorporating new AI photo compliance capabilities designed to detect violations in property photos covering around 2500 active listings on behalf of about 12,000 participants and subscribers. SDMLS staff will benefit from viewing all current violations and statuses in one easy report, including a comprehensive case detail page that includes public record data and MLS property data at the time the violation was detected along with the agent violation history.

Annie Ives, CEO of VestaPlus™, shared, “The removal of offers of compensation from MLS represents a watershed moment of change for our industry. As an MLS operator and vendor, it is vitally important that we implement new compliance tools that will enable the transition for real estate agents and brokers in the best possible way. We are anxious to partner with our MLS peers to implement these services for the benefit of our industry professionals.”

About San Diego MLS®

San Diego MLS provides comprehensive MLS services to support nearly 12,000 real estate agents and brokers operating across San Diego County, California and the wider Southern California Region.

About VestaPlus™ MLS Software Solutions

VestaPlus, LLC is a leading provider of MLS software solutions, recognized for its commitment to innovation, advanced functionality, and exceptional user experience. A wholly owned and operated subsidiary of The MLS™/CLAW, VestaPlus offers a comprehensive suite of solutions that includes VestaPlus MLS system, VestaPlus Pro™ mobile, Neighborhood Snapshot™, ShowingsPlus™, TechAssistLine™ and Checkmate™ Listing Violation Detection. For more information, please visit vestaplus.net, call 855.580.0068, or email sales@vestaplus.net.

NCRMLS continues to grow, adding three new organizations.

Castle Hayne, NC – July 17, 2024 – North Carolina Regional MLS (NCRMLS), one of the nation’s fastest growing Multiple Listing Services, today announced its expansion into Georgia with the strategic additions of Savannah MLS, Athens Area Association of REALTORS^® & CLASSIC MLS, and the REALTORS^® of Greater Augusta.

This strategic move marks a significant milestone for the real estate industry in the Southeast, solidifying NCRMLS's position as one of the region's most recognized and modern Multiple Listing Services (MLS).

The expansion into Georgia marks a new era of collaboration and growth for real estate professionals in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The Georgia Regional section of NCRMLS will play a crucial role in connecting real estate brokers across Georgia and South Carolina, facilitating seamless collaboration, and enhancing the overall real estate landscape in the region.

A joint statement provided by the three organizations said, "Georgia's partnership with NCRMLS marks a significant advancement for real estate professionals in our region. This collaboration will establish a more comprehensive and interconnected MLS, providing access to a broader array of resources, information, connections, and opportunities. Ultimately, this development will empower our members to better serve their clients and grow their businesses."

"With Georgia's partnership, NCRMLS is preparing to undergo a transformative moment, unveiling a new name and rebranding that reflects the unity and direction of our evolving organization," said Daniel Jones, NCRMLS CEO. "This integration promises a seamless transition and enhanced technology, ensuring our members can continue working efficiently and effectively without disrupting their local MLS system. We are excited to embark on this journey of progress and innovation together, shaping the future of the MLS."

NCRMLS operates a unique cooperative wholesale model that has been the preferred choice for many leading North Carolina Associations and MLSs. This model provides Associations and MLSs with greater purchasing power for tools and services, while still allowing them to maintain control. It fosters a sense of partnership and collaboration among members, giving everyone an equal voice at the MLS board table. This unique and member-centric approach ensures that all members have a personal stake in the success and direction of the MLS, enhancing the capabilities and efficiencies of brokers and appraisers.

“NCRMLS's expansion into Georgia demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to modernize real estate by embracing innovation and collaboration to empower professionals in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia to serve consumers better,” Jones added.

About NCRMLS

NCRMLS is a Wholesale Cooperative MLS serving over 19,000 Brokers and Appraisers in the Southeast region, spanning from North Carolina to Georgia. It aims to empower Realtor Associations and MLSs of all sizes by providing reliable and accurate data through a best-in-class toolset that includes innovative training. NCRMLS connects Realtors and appraisers with the resources they need to succeed in the real estate industry. For more information, visit ncrmls.com. ncrmls.com.

WARDEX is First Customer to Launch

IRVINE, Calif., July 18, 2024 — CoreLogic® announced today the release of a new MLS service for homeownership called OneHomeowner™. The service allows agents to invite homeowner clients to a private home portal where they can manage their home. With this launch, CoreLogic becomes the only multiple listing vendor in North America to deliver software that engages clients between transactions with essential homeownership tools and resources, including reminders of home management tasks, access to cost estimates and service professionals and monthly home value and equity updates.

“Today’s clients have portals to manage their healthcare, personal finances and education, but there isn’t anything to manage their home,” said Kevin Greene, general manager of Real Estate Solutions at CoreLogic. “CoreLogic solves this problem with OneHomeowner. Just as importantly, it gives agents an effective tool to stay connected in a valuable way and deliver an exceptional homeowner experience to their clients for years.”

The first market to launch OneHomeowner is Western Arizona REALTOR^® Data Exchange, Inc. (WARDEX). WARDEX CEO Kim Everett said, “Our staff and board of directors believe that OneHomeowner will delight homeowners and help build stronger relationships with their Realtor®. OneHomeowner offers resources and insights including monthly monitoring of home value and equity, customized home management plans, access to a library of educational articles related to homeownership, recommended home improvement projects that could increase the value of the home and so much more. With this tool, agents can build loyalty and ensure they’re top of mind for future buying or selling opportunities.”

OneHomeowner is the natural extension to OneHome™, the industry’s number one agent-invite-only search portal with over 20 million monthly visits, as agents transition their clients from sale to homeownership.

“OneHomeowner will deepen relationships between real estate professionals and clients between transactions by delivering services that clients cannot access on consumer property search sites,” continued Greene. “We expect that OneHomeowner will drive engagement and create a wellspring of repeat clients and referrals. For the first time, we’re extending our OneHome services beyond the transaction and helping agents develop clients for life.”

About CoreLogic
CoreLogic is a leading provider of property insights and innovative solutions, working to transform the property industry by putting people first. Using its network, scale, connectivity, and technology, CoreLogic delivers faster, smarter, more human-centered experiences that build better relationships, strengthen businesses, and ultimately create a more resilient society. For more information, please visit www.corelogic.com.

CoreLogic, the CoreLogic logo, ONEHOMEOWNER and ONEHOME are trademarks of CoreLogic, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Bright MLS “Open Housing Marketplace” Campaign Selected as 2X Bronze Winner in Prestigious Webby Anthem Awards

(North Bethesda, Md.) January 30, 2024 – Bright MLS announced today that its “Open Housing Marketplace” campaign, designed to increase awareness about the importance of fostering an open, clear, and competitive real estate market, and fair and equitable access to housing, has been selected as a two-category winner (Responsible Technology, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) in the 3^rd Annual Anthem Awards. Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honors the purpose & mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide. This year’s Anthem Award Winners were selected from a pool of over 2,000 submissions from 44 countries by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS).

Bright’s campaign was designed to raise awareness of the critical role the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) plays in supporting equal access to housing by making all property data available to every homebuyer regardless of who they are, where they are from, or who they know. Straightforward and consumer- facing campaign assets were created to educate, inform and encourage support of the fair and open housing marketplace. The campaign garnered over 2 million consumer impressions in a 2-month period, with much higher-than-normal click-through and completion rates.

“Today, big questions loom over how the real estate industry will operate in the future. The consumer – and ultimately the dream of homeownership – stand to be the biggest losers. That’s why I am incredibly proud of the internal Bright team who developed this powerful campaign,” said Amit Kulkarni, Bright MLS Chief Marketing Officer. “With real estate making up roughly 1/3 of the United States GDP, equitable access to housing has never been more important – for the benefit of us all, we cannot stand idly by as we consider going back to a time where real estate was traded based on what you look like, who you are, and who you know.”

“The Anthem Awards were born out of the desire to amplify and celebrate the voices that are creating sustainable change and to inspire others to take action,” said Patricia McLoughlin, Anthem Awards General Manager. “In a year where so much is at stake, it is incredibly important to recognize impact work and celebrate the progress happening globally. Congratulations to all of this year’s Winners.”

By amplifying the voices that spark global change, the Anthem Awards are defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their communities. A portion of program revenue is allocated to the Anthem Award’s grant program, The Anthem Fund. This year the Anthem Fund partnered with Billion Oyster Project to support their work to restore and conserve New York’s waterways.

Anthem judges are intellectually diverse leaders from across the impact industry with expertise that spans across the Anthem cause areas. IADAS members include: Heather Dowdy, Director of Product Accessibility, Netflix; Alex Amouyel, President & CEO, Newman’s Own Foundation; Noel Kinder, Chief Sustainability Officer, Nike; Shaniqua McClendon, Vice President of Politics, Crooked Media/Vote Save America; Rawle Andrews Jr., Esq., Executive Director, American Psychiatric Association Foundation; Alison Moore, CEO, Comic Relief US; Christina Lang, Vice President of North American Marketing, Mozilla; Michelle Waring, Steward for Sustainability and Everyday Good, Tom’s of Maine; and more.

About The Anthem Awards:

By amplifying the voices that spark global change, we’re defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their own communities. The Anthem Awards honors work across seven core causes: Diversity; Equity & Inclusion; Education; Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment & Climate.

Founded in partnership with the Ad Council, Born This Way Foundation, Feeding America, Glaad, Mozilla, NAACP, NRDC, WWF, and XQ.

About The Webby Awards:

Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites; Video; Advertising, Media & PR; Apps, Mobile, and Voice; Social; Podcasts; and Games. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received more than 13,500 entries from all 50 states and 70 countries worldwide this year. The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include Verizon, WP Engine, YouGov, Brandlive, Canva, NAACP, KPMG, Fast Company, Wall Street Journal, MediaPost, Podcast Movement, and AIGA.

About Bright MLS

Bright MLS was founded in 2016 as a collaboration between 43 visionary associations and two of the nation’s most prominent MLSs to transform what an MLS is and what it does, so real estate pros and the people they serve can thrive today and into our data-driven future through an open, clear and competitive housing market for all. Bright is proud to be the source of truth for comprehensive real estate data in the Mid-Atlantic, with market intelligence currently covering six states (Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia) and the District of Columbia. Bright MLS’s innovative tool library—both created and curated—provides services and award-winning support to well over 100K real estate professionals, enabling their delivery on the promise of home to over half a million home buyers and sellers monthly. Learn more at BrightMLS.com.

“Lauren’s determination and vision helped shape CMLS as we know it today; her time and energy to support CMLS and the MLS community is unmatched. Not only has she left a legacy on our industry, she has been a mentor to me throughout my tenure at CMLS,” said Denée Evans, CEO of CMLS.

Hansen wore numerous hats in her four-plus decades in the real estate industry. Her roles as Executive Officer at both the Estes Park Board of Realtors and Tri-City Services Inc. led her to be the first and only CEO of IRES until her retirement at the end of 2021. She spearheaded the development of the IRES MLS database and was always on the cutting edge of real estate in Colorado.

Her ability to take innovation by “the horns” and try new things, while inspiring others to do the same, was something special. Whether adding new features to the MLS platform or helping others advance their own knowledge, expertise and skills, Hansen’s accomplishments and overall impact on the industry will be felt for years to come.

“IRES, and its wholly owned software subsidiary Realgo Inc., have a prodigious history of innovation in the MLS space which blossomed from Lauren’s vision and leadership. I am thankful for the foundation she laid both at IRES and at the industry organizations she contributed her thoughts and energy to. Her dedication shows in her long-standing service to CMLS,” said Jeff Bosch, CEO of IRES, LLC.

Hansen was an instrumental part of leading CMLS from a volunteer organization to a staff-run professional trade association. She served on the CMLS board for many years including Chair in 2018, was a part of many committees and workgroups, and a graduate of the inaugural CMLX3 class.

Industry colleagues and friends often comment on Hansen’s wonderful sense of humor, her willingness to take risks and engage with other MLS executives, and her genuine interest in and love for the MLS industry.

Hansen’s induction into the CMLS Hall of Fame was preceded by John Mosey in 2022, Kathy Condon in 2021, David Charron in 2020, Cathy Holefelder in 2019, Jack Johnson in 2017, Ann Bailey in 2016, Brian Larson in 2015, Pat Bybee in 2013, Jeannette Biddle in 2012, and Peter Shuttleworth in 2011. The honor recognizes the contributions of the inductee to CMLS and the MLS industry at the close or culmination of the inductee’s career in the MLS industry. Although inductees are recognized at the annual CMLS conference, the award is not necessarily given on an annual basis.

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About CMLS
CMLS is an association of over 225 Multiple Listing Services, serving over 1.7 million subscribers, whose mission is to set the standard for Multiple Listing Service excellence and support all who seek it. CMLS is committed to a thriving Multiple Listing Service industry that strengthens and enriches the efficiency, transparency, and competitive vibrancy of the North American real estate marketplace. For more information, please visit CMLS at www.cmls.org.

About IRES, LLC
Information and Real Estate Services, LLC (IRES) was formed in 1996 as the regional Multiple Listing Service (MLS) for Northern Colorado by four Boards and Associations of REALTORS® in Boulder/Longmont, Fort Collins, Greeley, and Loveland/Berthoud. In addition to these four Boards and Associations, IRES is the MLS provider for the Estes Park Board of REALTORS® and the Logan County Board of REALTORS®. For more information, please visit www.ires-net.com. 

To Provide Competitive Differentiation and Strategic Business Diversification Benefits

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC (October 3, 2023) – REsides, the first and only MLS to launch an equity-ownership business model, announced today that Colette Stevenson, CEO, will join a panel of experts to speak at the national CMLS Conference. Stevenson will discuss how her game-changing MLS model of equitable ownership fills a long-standing industry gap and provides a smart business diversification strategy for brokers and agents to differentiate themselves and benefit financially – even in a down economic climate.  The conference kicks off today and she is scheduled to speak on Wednesday, October 4^th.

Stevenson will join other MLS visionaries who are leading a new and better path forward from Traditional to Transformational. Panel members are:

• Kevin Crigger, Past President of Toronto Regional Real Estate Board

• Justin Landon, CEO of Bluegrass REALTORS

• Nicole Murray, Association Executive of Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

• Jim Yockel, CEO of Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS®

“I look forward to connecting with my MLS peers in New Orleans and speaking about my innovative MLS model that helps brokers and agents diversify, differentiate and dominate in their local market. Given the current real estate landscape, there is no better time for MLSs and top brokers to partner in new ways than ever before,” Stevenson said.

Stevenson has been on the forefront of leading change in MLS for years. She attends conferences, speaks about dramatic change affecting MLSs and is committed to building the MLS of the future – an MLS without Boundaries - that empowers and compensates brokers for their valuable listing data.

“As we come together as MLSs, the value is in protecting our data and our brokers while delivering value to consumers,” Stevenson said. “Real estate has changed dramatically with big tech and now, more than ever, it’s time to shift the focus on recognizing and rewarding brokers for their valuable listing data and provide broader access to listings,” she said. “Our model also improves the lives of consumers by accelerating the collaboration of real estate technology, driven by accurate and comprehensive information. In the end, bringing together credible, reliable and professional data resources allows us to create an ecosystem where there is value for all participants,” Stevenson added.

Under the theme, Championing MLS, CMLS2023 will offer an inspiring keynote speaker, Mike Rayburn, a TEDx presenter who teaches innovation, change and peak performance using world-class guitar and humor to create a transformational experience and generate exponential results. The 3-day conference attracts MLS leaders throughout the country who will gather to question the norm, discuss hot topics, ponder new ideas and explore ways to meet the needs of a rapidly changing marketplace. The conference is being held at the Marriot New Orleans from October 3-5, 2023.

About REsides

REsides is the first and only MLS to launch a revolutionary new equity-ownership model for its members. Headquartered on Hilton Head Island, SC, REsides is ranked in the top 25% of all residential real estate MLSs in the United States. The Company services 2,000 members across the Southeast and supports over $4 billion in real estate transactions annually. For more information, visit www.resides.io.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 | In a collaborative display of support, the NORCAL MLS Alliance (www.norcalmlsalliance.com), comprising seven prominent MLSs in Northern California, rallied together to support one another in the wake of a recent cyber-attack that disrupted services provided by a leading MLS software provider.

Drawing strength from their longstanding collaborative efforts, the unaffected MLSs swiftly assisted those impacted by the outage. This collective response exemplifies the unity that defines the NORCAL MLS Alliance.

"The challenges posed by these cyber-attacks have taken a toll on hardworking individuals who rely on these software platforms for their livelihoods," stated Walt Baczkowski, CEO of San Francisco Association of Realtors.

“In coming together as a unified force, we've not only weathered the storm but also paved the way for a stronger, more resilient future for our real estate community,” said Karen "KB" Holmgren, CEO and President of BAREIS.

“The NORCAL MLS Alliance is more than just an affiliation; it's a family of MLSs that stand together, particularly during challenging times like this,” said Dave Howe, CEO and President of MetroList.

This collaborative effort highlights the strength of the NORCAL MLS Alliance.  It emphasizes its crucial role in helping mitigate the impact of unforeseen within the real estate industry. As the affected MLSs work towards a full recovery, the enduring unity of the NORCAL MLS Alliance stands as a testament to the power of cooperation in times of adversity.

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About the NORCAL MLS Alliance:

The NORCAL MLS Alliance is a coalition of seven leading MLSs in Northern California dedicated to enhancing collaboration, innovation, and service excellence within the real estate industry. With a shared commitment to supporting its members and the broader community, the alliance continues to set industry standards and provide valuable resources for real estate professionals. The alliance is comprised of the following MLSs: BAREIS MLS, Bay East Association of REALTORS®, bridgeMLS, Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®, MetroList®, MLSListings and San Francisco Association of REALTORS®

Formerly the Owner/Broker of Guidant Realty in Placer County, California, John Hughes arrives at MetroList with a proven track record of over 15 years in the real estate industry. "We are thrilled to have John on board," said Dave Howe, CEO and President of MetroList. "His brokerage experience and industry acumen will prove invaluable as MetroList continues to redefine its role in empowering the next generation of real estate professionals."

John's industry leadership extends beyond the brokerage realm. An active participant in local and state real estate industry associations, he is the current President of California Real Estate Brokers, Inc., MetroList's largest shareholder. He brings over a decade of experience as a director and committee leader for the California Association of Realtors®. Locally, he has served the Placer County Association of Realtors® as President, mediator, and professional standards steward.

Prior to entering the real estate profession, John held several positions at Hewlett-Packard, including strategic planning, contract management, and sales.  Within the HP Services division, John was part of a pioneering team defining and implementing their Total Customer Experience program that has become an accepted doctrine in today’s business world.

John adds his expertise to a seasoned leadership team that drives growth for MetroList and the broader Northern California Community.  With a commitment to stakeholder relationships and an emphasis on advanced technological solutions, the MetroList organization continues to surpass traditional MLS boundaries, expanding and redefining its value for agents and consumers alike.  “John's diverse skill set is an ideal match for our mission to build relationships within the real estate sector and the MetroList community," added Howe.

John holds a BS degree in Marketing from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and an MBA from UC Davis.  He resides in Rocklin, CA, with his wife, Donna, and his son, Spencer.

“FMLS is bringing the best that AI has to offer to the real estate industry,” said Jeremy Crawford, FMLS President and CEO and an AI leader in the MLS industry. “We are setting a new standard of tech excellence as we deliver the full Restb.ai Artificial Intelligence Platform through our CoreLogic solutions to dramatically improve the daily work lives of our agents, brokers, and ultimately, their buyers and sellers.”

Restb.ai AI services will be fully integrated into FMLS’s CoreLogic Matrix™ platform and CoreLogic OneHome™ client collaboration portal. Recently recognized as an Inman Innovator, Restb.ai’s generative AI will automatically extract data insights from property photos to streamline the listing input process. Using this same technology, once integrated, homebuyers can upload a photo in OneHome and search for listings with desired features, introducing a new dimension in property search.

Restb.ai services also enhance CoreLogic Listing Data Checker to help ensure MLS and ADA compliance before publication in the MLS and syndication to third-party sites.

“FMLS delivers a distinct AI advantage to its subscribers by enhancing its current Matrix MLS product suite with the addition of Restb.ai AI services,” said Shaleen Khatod, Executive, Enterprise Strategy & Initiatives at CoreLogic. “We are pleased to be working with FMLS and Restb.ai to lead the industry with truly meaningful innovations that we hope will benefit many clients.”

“Jeremy’s technology leadership is helping accelerate the advancement of AI in the MLS industry,” said Lisa Larson, Managing Director of North America for Restb.ai. “He demonstrates a micro-focused commitment to equipping his agents and brokers with AI-enhanced MLS tools to help them succeed in today’s modern landscape. His strategic leadership also underscores an unwavering emphasis on data accuracy and data security.”

FMLS will deploy the new Restb.ai technology throughout its CoreLogic products and services, which will include:

• Photo Tags: During the Matrix listing input process, advanced AI technology reads what’s in the image and provides automated captions for each photo in seconds, saving FMLS agents significant time.

• ALT-Text Technology: AI adds the appropriate ALT-Text (tags) description for every photo uploaded for the listing to help ensure accessibility and ADA compliance when images are automatically distributed to FMLS member websites.

• Generative Property Descriptions: In seconds, computer vision technology takes the dozens of photos and agent uploads for their listing to automatically compose several different property descriptions. Agents may select from the different styles and tones and edit any draft to ensure the property description reflects their own branding style.

• Image Matching Capability: Restb.ai’s MLS Match is a revolutionary new photo match technology integrated into CoreLogic’s Matrix and OneHome applications. Its computer vision technology identifies properties with similar features and architectural styles, delivering a better way to search for properties compared with today’s standard search criteria.

These new features and benefits are in addition to FMLS’s existing photo compliance system and CoreLogic Listing Data Checker. Rollout for the new features will commence in early Q4 2023.

About FMLS

First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS) was founded in 1957 by a group of Brokers who wanted to share real estate listings and connect buyers and sellers. Today, FMLS is the 4th largest MLS’ in North America, serving over 57,000 real estate agents and brokers in Georgia and across the southeastern United States. For additional information or to start a discussion about how we can partner, please contact us at join@fmls.com

About CoreLogic

CoreLogic is a leading provider of property insights and innovative solutions, working to transform the property industry by putting people first. Using its network, scale, connectivity, and technology, CoreLogic delivers faster, smarter, more human-centered experiences that build better relationships, strengthen businesses, and ultimately create a more resilient society. For more information, please visit www.corelogic.com.

About Restb.ai

Restb.ai, the award-winning leader in AI and computer vision for real estate, provides image recognition and data enrichment solutions for many of the industry’s top brands and leading innovators. Its advanced AI-powered technology automatically analyzes property imagery to unlock visual insights at scale that empower real estate companies with relevant and actionable property intelligence. Restb.ai is like having a real estate expert instantly research and provide a deep insight into each of the 1 million property photos uploaded daily.

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CoreLogic
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FMLS
smapes@fmls.com

Tom Hurdelbrink, president and chief executive officer of Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), has announced his plan to retire at the end of 2023. Hurdelbrink has led NWMLS since 2008.

Under his leadership, NWMLS has seen significant transformation and growth, including the expansion of its membership and service area, and the adoption of numerous innovative product and service offerings. Some of the organization’s highlights during Hurdelbrink’s tenure include:

• Increase of the NWMLS service area to 28 counties

• 3 MLS mergers 

• Conversion to a new MLS search system

• Upgrade of the public records data system

• Development of an electronic real estate forms and transaction program 

• Launch of 2 mobile app programs

• Launch of a listing appointment program

• Streamline data management for member firms and their data vendors/suppliers

Most notably, Hurdelbrink has guided NWMLS in cultivating its reputation as a leading organization in residential real estate in the Northwest. He is well-regarded as a thoughtful, collaborative and visionary leader and is one of the most respected MLS CEOs in the country.

“Tom's leadership and accomplishments have significantly impacted the daily lives of every NWMLS member in how we perform our business,” said Jeff Pust, NWMLS board chairperson and owner/principal broker with Van Dorm Realty, Inc. “Tom's successes in implementing systems and data changes have allowed us as brokers to raise the bar in professionalism and service to our clients. As brokers, we have the tools to provide incredible advice to buyers and sellers and to provide services to them faster and more efficiently than ever before.”

“The opportunity to be the president and CEO of NWMLS is the highlight of my professional career,” Hurdelbrink said. “We have seen quite a lot of industry changes in the past 15 years, and the organization has come through it all stronger and even more committed to be a leading resource for our members. It has been my honor to work with outstanding staff, board members and member firms to elevate the profession and ultimately better serve consumers.”

After a thorough succession planning process led by the board of directors, Justin Haag, NWMLS general counsel, has been named the incoming president & CEO of NWMLS, effective January 1, 2024.

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As the leading resource for the region’s residential real estate industry, NWMLS provides valuable products and services, superior member support, and the most trusted, current residential property and listing information for real estate professionals. NWMLS is a member-owned, not-for-profit organization with more than 2,500 member offices and 30,000+ real estate brokers throughout Washington state. With extensive knowledge of the region, NWMLS operates 21 service centers and serves 26 counties, providing dedicated support to its members and fostering a robust, cooperative brokerage environment. 

NWMLS now offers a home listing search and comprehensive broker database at nwmls.com.

July 25, 2023

Raleigh, NC —Earth Advantage®, Inc. and the Triangle Multiple Listing Service (TMLS) announced a partnership to deliver building performance data from the Green Building Registry® (GBR) to Triangle MLS users. The green certification and energy rating data available from GBR will be integrated into CRS Data, the tax/public records system used by Triangle MLS. Adding this information will provide a more holistic view of the homes in North Carolina. CRS Data will also support the auto-population of this data into listings to ensure a consistent and accurate representation of a building’s energy data for prospective buyers or renters. This functionality is expected to be available later this year.

Historically, important home data such as energy ratings, third-party building certifications or solar electricity generation have not been included in sale or rental listings. This has prevented appraisers and lending institutions from creating a thorough valuation, resulting in the potential loss of thousands of dollars of value per home and preventing buyers from making a fully informed purchasing decision.

Since 2017, Earth Advantage’s self-funded Green Building Registry has provided home performance data to the public and real estate multiple listing services. GBR partners directly with programs to provide verified data directly from sources such as the U.S. Department of Energy’s Home Energy Score program, LEED® for Homes, ENERGY STAR®, HERS® Index Scores, and other national and regional third-party verification programs.

“Do a survey, ask buyers their top worries: cost of ownership comes up in the top three every time. I know the payments, but what will it really cost to live there? Energy costs are a big part of that so buyers care about efficiency, especially first-time and younger buyers,” said Matt Fowler, Triangle MLS Executive Director. “Adding GBR lets us share what we know about features that buyers are looking for. That seems like an essential function for any MLS. Making it available in IDX potentially increases the number of sites where buyers will find the information to thousands.”

"We are thrilled to collaborate with Earth Advantage and Triangle MLS in this initiative,” said Sara Cooper, Executive VP of Real Estate Market at CRS Data. “By incorporating GBR’s robust data into our system, we are enriching the quality of information available to TMLS users. We understand that today's homebuyers are increasingly conscious about energy efficiency and the environmental impact of their homes. This partnership allows us to better serve their needs by providing them with comprehensive, accurate and verified information about the energy performance of listed properties. We believe this integration will help in supporting informed decisions, fair valuations, and ultimately, a greener future.”

David Heslam, executive director at Earth Advantage®, said, “For many years, the communities in the Research Triangle have been leaders in building green. There are tens of thousands of certified green properties in the region. This new partnership will make those green buildings much more visible to the buyers and agents.”

 
ABOUT TMLS
MLS is the operating system for over 15,000 real estate brokers and agents in five REALTOR® associations in and around the Research Triangle area. Stakeholders include The Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS®, The Durham Regional Association of REALTORS®, the Orange/Chatham County Association of REALTORS®, the Johnston County Association of REALTORS® and the Burlington-Alamance County Association of REALTORS®. Triangle’s vision is to advance equity, support the community, and deliver excellence in their 16-county region. For more, see www.trianglemls.com.

 ABOUT CRS DATA
For more than 30 years, CRS Data has produced innovative, industry-leading platforms that makes it easy to access rich property data, mapping tools and dynamic reports. Real estate professionals across the U.S. and parts of Canada turn to our MLS Tax Suite for the product’s simplified and inspiring interface. This best-in-class product offers streamlined prospecting and comparables tools that inspire client satisfaction and help drive business growth. The MLS Tax Suite includes access to current sales information, such as FSBOs; mortgage and tax data; foreclosure data; neighborhood statistics; school zone insights; and flood conditions. Visit www.crsdata.com for more information. 

 
ABOUT THE GREEN BUILDING REGISTRY®
The Green Building Registry (GBR) is the largest single source for building performance data in the United States. GBR contains over two and a half million records containing data on single-family, multifamily, and commercial buildings. Our GBR-API allows any MLS, lender, or other data provider to connect directly to the information contained in the registry. Visit us.greenbuildingregistry.com for a free property search.

GBR is a wholly owned and self-funded initiative of Earth Advantage®, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Earth Advantage is helping the US housing industry advance a more informed and humane residential real estate market that acknowledges both the climate impacts of housing and the impact climate has on housing. For more information on Earth Advantage visit: earthadvantage.org. If you would like more information about this topic, please call Meg Garabrant at 503.310.9138 x162, or email meg@greenbuildingregistry.com. 

UtahRealEstate.com unveils to its members new software that leverages the power of the Restb.ai platform to provide photo descriptions, room types, photo tagging, and photo search

SANDY, UT – June 7, 2023 – UtahRealEstate.com (URE), one of the nation’s largest Multiple Listing Services (MLS), today unveiled its next level of MLS photo intelligence. Leveraging the Restb.ai platform, URE members can now have their photos instantly scanned to display the following data: photo descriptions, room types, and photo tagging.

Once the photos are scanned, URE’s software will then categorize all of the photo tags, allowing members to search by photo characteristics in addition to the traditional fields in the MLS. In practice, URE members will be able to search for standard fields like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage, in addition to the hundreds of photo tags now available: things like outdoor kitchens, solar panels, vaulted ceilings, paneled refrigerators, mud rooms, etc. Results will be returned based on the information contained in the photos as well as the traditional MLS database, making this one of the most powerful real estate searches ever created.

Brad Bjelke, CEO of UtahRealEstate.com, said, “We wanted to lead the real estate industry in using artificial intelligence to transform the search experience for our members and the clients they serve. As the photo database builds, searches will become more powerful, the data will be enriched, and the possibilities for searching will go far beyond what we could have imagined 10 years ago.”

Lisa Larson, Managing Director North America of Restb.ai, said, "UtahRealEstate.com has boldly reshaped the property listing input process through its seamless integration of AI and computer vision technologies. This innovation improves efficiency and time-savings for MLS Members while it also enriches consumers’ search experience by offering unique, valuable data sets. These augmented insights raise the quality of property data on URE. AI-powered automation is driving a paradigm shift in how REALTORS® showcase properties. It’s clear that AI is improving operations and inspiring industry-wide innovation. The future of real estate is here and it’s powered by Restb.ai.”

About UtahRealEstate.com

Founded in 1994, UtahRealEstate.com is the leading provider of real estate technology in Utah and one of the largest multiple listing services in the United States. The company provides one of the top-ranked real estate websites in the country, servicing more than 8 million consumers each year. It also provides multiple listing services to approximately 20,000 real estate professionals, accounting for nearly 97% of all REALTORS® in the state of Utah.

About Restb.ai

Restb.ai is the leading image recognition solution for real estate. Its AI-powered solutions analyze property imagery to unlock real estate specific insights at the image, listing, and market-level. Restb.ai ́s solutions are used globally by leading real estate companies to enhance and personalize users ́ experiences, improve property valuations, and automate content moderation. Imagine having a real estate expert analyze each of the 1 million property photos uploaded every day... Well, now you can.

Serving over 7,300 users, CVR MLS will now offer its users the real estate industry's most proven computer vision technology offering, which will automate listing creation processes, unlock new data sets, and instantly validate property listings imagery to MLS guidelines. This advanced technology streamlines listing creation processes, unlocks fresh data sets, and instantly verifies & validates property listing images accouraging to MLS guidelines.

Restb.ai technology, which processes more than 1 billion images monthly, modernizes and speeds up the listing input process by analyzing photos and auto-populating relevant listing details extracted from the images, saving valuable time. As each listing photo is uploaded, Restb.ai’s industry-leading AI technology automatically detects each image's interior and exterior features, architecture styles, and room types. Tagging and labeling each image, ensures that property listings displayed on MLS and broker and agent websites comply with ADA standards.

Restb.ai’s Photo Compliance solution also empowers CVR MLS to automatically monitor all MLS content. It detects logos, watermarks, yard signs, people, license plates, duplicate images and more, flagging any misuse of listing photos and violations according to MLS/Association rules and regulations.

We are excited to be partnering with Restb.ai to bring this new product suite to our MLS users,” said Laura Lafayette, RAR and CVR MLS CEO, “CVR MLS strives to provide our users with premium tools and technology to support every aspect of their practice.  Restb.ai will enhance their data quality, provide richer information to their clients, reduce hassle and save our members time when uploading listings into the MLS.

“Collaborating with the proficient team at CVR MLS has been a rewarding and enlightening experience, said Lisa Larson, Restb.ai Managing Director, North America. Their commitment to delivering exceptional technology to their Membership while also focusing on replacing manual processes with AI automation is remarkable. We have also closely collaborated with their Member Support Teams to develop an effective launch strategy to inform and educate their MLS Members about the numerous benefits AI.”

For a comprehensive list of MLS Product solutions visit https://restb.ai/company/press-releases/restb-ai-mls-suite.

To learn more about Restb.ai solutions for real estate, contact Managing Director Lisa Larson at lisa@restb.ai.

About CVRMLS:

The mission of the Central Virginia Regional MLS (CVR MLS) is to provide its members with the resources and services they need to conduct ethical, professional, and profitable businesses. Established in 1874, CVRMLS is owned and operated by the Richmond Association of REALTORS®, central Virginia’s largest trade association, serving over 7300 members who live and work in the Richmond Metropolitan area. Learn more at rarealtors.com

About Restb.ai:

Restb.ai, the leader in AI and computer vision for real estate, delivers image recognition and data enrichment solutions for many of the industry’s top brands and leading innovators. Its advanced AI-powered technology automatically analyzes property imagery to unlock visual insights at scale that empowers real estate companies with relevant and actionable property intelligence. Restb.ai is like having a real estate expert instantly research and provide a deep insight into each of the 1 million property photos uploaded daily.

For more information on Restb.ai, visit the website. For Restb.ai media inquiries, please contact Maya Makarem maya@restb.ai or Kevin Hawkins kevin@wavgroup.com  206.866.1220. For CVR MLS, contact llafayette@rarealtors.com 

RISMedia is excited to announce a new partnership with Stellar MLS, the largest multiple listing service in Florida and Puerto Rico, serving over 80,000 customers to bring its best-in-class articles and need-to-know information to Stellar’s subscribers via RISMedia Premier News service.

Stellar MLS will deliver a selection of RISMedia content to its subscribers, including breaking news, industry updates as well as access to RISMedia’s Premier premium content channel that features investigative journalism, one-of-a-kind special reports, and proprietary industry data, and competitive intelligence.

As part of the partnership, Stellar MLS subscribers also have access to all RISMedia educational events at heavily discounted rates, including the virtual Real Estate’s Rocking in the New Year and live CEO & Leadership Exchange, Newsmakers Reception & Dinner and Power Broker Reception & Dinner.

RISMedia’s exclusive Premier content is now included as a Stellar MLS subscriber benefit. To access RISMedia Premier content on RISMedia.com, subscribers simply need to log onto their Stellar MLS account.

“At Stellar MLS, we’re always looking for ways to provide our customers with the most comprehensive and valuable resources to help them succeed. We’re proud to include RISMedia Premier as a subscription benefit that offers a wealth of industry news, market insights, and access to exclusive educational events. We are confident that this partnership will help Stellar customers stay ahead of the curve in today’s fast-paced and dynamic market,” said Stellar MLS CEO Merri Jo Cowen.

“In today’s challenging real estate environment, information is currency, providing real estate professionals with a critical competitive edge,” said RISMedia Founder & CEO John Featherston. “Through our partnership with Stellar MLS, members will now have access to information that equips them to succeed in the current market. From economic analysis and research to insights on key trends and business development strategies, our award-winning editors will bring Stellar MLS subscribers the information they need to compete and win.”

For more information, visit www.rismedia.com.

UtahRealEstate.com, one of the largest MLS organizations in the country, will provide RapidStats as a member benefit to its nearly 20,000 real estate professional members

SANDY, UTAH – May 15, 2023 - UtahRealEstate.com announced today that it has launched a new statistics product, RapidStats, to its nearly 20,000 members. RapidStats is an advanced statistics product provided by Markt, a professional services company that brings leading back- office solutions to multiple listing services. With RapidStats, real estate professionals in Utah will now have access to a variety of new statistical reports, the ability to select and draw custom market areas for reporting, and access to a powerful customer relationship tool that enables statistics to be sent to clients on a scheduled timeline. The program will be highlyintegrated into UtahRealEstate.com’s industry-leading MLS software, making it easy for users to run stats.

Brad Bjelke, CEO of UtahRealEstate.com, said “Our members and their clients love statistics. RapidStats takes statistical analysis, reporting, and presentation to the next level, which will give our members the most modern tools to communicate about what the real estate market is doing from a macro-level down to a street-level. We are excited to partner with Markt to once again show the industry what can be accomplished when MLS organizations and service providers work together to build top level technology.”

Betsy Hanson, General Manager of Markt, said “We are excited to partner with UtahRealEstate.com in rolling out our advanced statistics program to their membership. We have worked closely with UtahRealEstate.com to provide a seamless integration with their software, and we know their members are going to love all the new features that will be available.”

UtahRealEstate.com will join Metro MLS (Wisconsin) and ARMLS (Arizona) in bringing the RapidStats platform to real estate professionals.

About UtahRealEstate.com

Founded in 1994, UtahRealEstate.com is the leading provider of real estate technology in Utah and one of the largest multiple listing services in the United States. The company provides one of the top-ranked real estate websites in the country, servicing more than 8 million consumers each year. It also provides multiple listing services to approximately 20,000 real estate professionals, accounting for nearly 97% of all REALTORS® in the state of Utah.

About RapidStats

RapidStats is a robust market statistics platform that helps agents and brokers understand their markets, pricing and opportunities to make decisions. The customizable reports are sourced directly from MLS data and give you timely, accurate and comprehensive information.

About Markt

Markt® is a multi-MLS organization focused on providing back-office professional services by pooling resources and expertise to serve organized real estate from coast to coast. Markt supports MLSs noncontiguous markets with services like, marketing, human resources, customer support, and information technology.

client engagement, MLSListings, the locally-based MLS serving the Bay Area, Silicon Valley an

California coastal regions, just launched Prospects CRM®, a premium fully featured customer relationship management (CRM) tool from CoreLogic® as a new benefit to its ~17,000 subscribers.

Feedback from MLSListings subscribers has consistently shown that a CRM is among the top tools that agents prioritize to bolster their client follow-up and marketing efforts. Almost all productive real estate agents use a CRM, but there can be limitations, including lack of integration with multiple listing information and client insights, and the need to re-learn another CRM if they switch firms.

Moreover, agents are often required to pay upsell charges to use CRM features effectively. To address this need, MLSListings is offering Prospects CRM as an included benefit for its subscribers, available at no additional cost.

“We are bolstering our agent tech stack by making a top-shelf CRM solution available to our subscribers that offers easy onboarding and time-saving integrations with other CoreLogic solutions, including MatrixTM and the MLS-Touch® mobile app, said Dave Wetzel, President and CEO of MLSListings. “Prospects CRM gives our members a powerful new tool that will help them manage clients in the most efficient and effective way possible.”

Devi Mateti, President, Enterprise Digital Solutions at CoreLogic, points out that integrations with other productivity and marketing tools in the CoreLogic ecosystem set Prospects CRM apart from other CRM solutions. “CRM integration into essential agent workflows should be a core service provided by MLSs and MLSListings is taking the lead with this offering. They are once again raising the bar by bringing their subscribers the essential tools they need in 2023 and beyond.”

“With Prospects CRM, their database automatically sets up at login,” he added. “The integration with Matrix means contacts automatically sync with the CRM. If agents keep their contacts on their phone’s contact manager, the integration with MLS-Touch offers a one-click import of all contacts, seamlessly flowing through to their CRM. No one else offers agents a more integrated, connected, secure, and engaging CRM solution as powerful as this.”

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About MLSListings

MLSListings Inc. is recognized as a premier multiple listing service in the nation. Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, MLSListings both understands the unique Bay Area-specific needs of its subscribers and possesses the required talent pool and agility to respond quickly to their local needs. MLSListings provides real estate professionals and consumers with accurate data that is updated every five minutes. Facilitating more than $70 billion in annual real estate activity, the MLSListings platform is the intersection of comprehensive real estate data and the transaction for the northern California marketplace. For more information, visit www. mlslistings.com.

About CoreLogic

CoreLogic is a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider. The company’s combined data from public, contributory and proprietary sources includes over 4.5 billion records spanning more than 50 years, providing detailed coverage of property, mortgages and other encumbrances, consumer credit, tenancy, location, hazard risk and related performance information. The markets CoreLogic serves include real estate and mortgage finance, insurance, capital markets, and the public sector. CoreLogic delivers value to clients through unique data, analytics, workflow technology, advisory and managed services. Clients rely on CoreLogic to help identify and manage growth opportunities, improve performance and mitigate risk. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., CoreLogic operates in North America, Western Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.corelogic.com.

CORELOGIC, the CoreLogic logo, PROSPECTS CRM, MLS-TOUCH and MATRIX are trademarks of CoreLogic, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

During the listing creation process, GAMLS will now leverage AI-powered tagging to analyze all property images and determine the room type or home space depicted in each photo. Additionally, the listing input form is pre-populated with the relevant information identified in the photos. Agents can review all AI-generated details before providing final confirmation.

Once all phases of Restb.ai’s MLS Product Suite are fully integrated, it will help reduce agent listing upload time by pre-populating features, enriching the MLS data, and increasing the number of fields populated per listing for all active and new listings. Moreover, by tagging and labeling each image, the property listings displayed on MLS, Broker and Agent websites will become ADA-compliant.

GAMLS CEO, Richard Boone, said, “Saving our members a significant amount of time by automating the listing input means greater business productivity and that can help them become more successful.”

“Georgia MLS remains at the front of the line when it comes to adopting breakthrough technology that delivers incredible value to their agent and broker members,” said Lisa Larson, Restb.ai Managing Director, North America. “And this is just the beginning of the many benefits our AI will deliver to improve agent workflow. Additionally, GAMLS has identified other use cases they can leverage the Restb.ai tags, Larson added.

The complete list of Restb.ai’s MLS Product Suite is available at https://restb.ai/company/press-releases/restb-ai-mls-suite.

To learn more about Restb.ai solutions for real estate, contact Managing Director Lisa Larson at lisa@restb.ai.

About Georgia MLS (GAMLS)

Georgia MLS, Georgia's largest real estate marketplace, has provided real estate tools, services, and education to real estate professionals for over 60 years. With brokerage offices ranging across the state of Georgia, members have consistently sold more homes through Georgia MLS than any other multiple listing service in the state. Georgia MLS combines innovative technology solutions with unmatched value so that members have the resources to respond to the changing needs of the real estate consumer. Headquartered in Tucker, GA, GAMLS services 52,000+ agents in 4,400 offices across the Southeast and the nation. For more information on Georgia MLS, visit www.gamls.com.

About Restb.ai

Restb.ai, the leader in AI and computer vision for real estate, provides image recognition and data enrichment solutions for many of the industry’s top brands and leading innovators. Its advanced AI-powered technology automatically analyzes property imagery to unlock visual insights at scale that empowers real estate companies with relevant and actionable property intelligence. Restb.ai is like having a real estate expert instantly research and provide a deep insight into each of the 1 million property photos uploaded daily.

For more information on Restb.ai, visit its website. For Restb.ai related media inquiries, please reach out to contact@restb.ai or Kevin Hawkins kevin@wavgroup.com – 206.866.1220. 

Historic partnership brings data together from two of the fasting growing regions in the country

SANDY, UT – May 3, 2023 – Real estate data in the Mountain and Southwest regions of the United States is about to get a whole lot better for real estate practitioners and consumers. UtahRealEstate.com (URE), one of the largest multiple listing services in the United States, serving nearly 20,000 real estate professionals, is proud to announce that it has partnered with the New Mexico Multiple Listing Service (NMMLS), one of the leading MLSs in New Mexico and the only MLS in New Mexico to offer statewide listing data, to bring increased listing exposure to brokers, agents, and their clients in these regions. The partnership will also provide increased referral potential between brokers and agents in New Mexico and Utah.

As part of the agreement, URE and NMMLS will share data with one another, enabling brokers and agents in Utah to see listings spanning the state of New Mexico, including areas like Santa Fe and Albuquerque. These New Mexico listings will also receive the added benefit of being marketed and promoted on one of the most trafficked industry websites, UtahRealEstate.com, which receives over 8 million unique visitors each year.

In addition, NMMLS will be able to showcase Utah listings on their growing website, realestateofnewmexico.com, and NMMLS members will eventually have access to the many MLS software tools and services provided by URE. The exposure of listings on both websites will help listing agents in these states receive more leads directly from the consumer.

According to Brad Bjelke, CEO of UtahRealEstate.com, “This new partnership shows what is possible when forward thinking organizations focus on giving their members and the consumer the best data and services available. At URE, we build technology in-house, and we have the ability to implement technology partnerships quickly. As our organization continues to expand across state borders, we see tremendous opportunities to help eliminate data confusion and replication in areas where multiple MLSs operate. We also see the great potential in having our software and services reach agents across the nation. We are looking forward to having the data of two neighboring states come together.”

Megan McFarlane, Executive Director of the New Mexico Multiple Listing Service, said, “This is a historic day for our MLS, as we continue to enrich our members’ experience, bring greater exposure to their listings, and partner with one of the top MLSs in the country. Connecting our data with UtahRealEstate.com just makes sense. The URE software, the services they provide, and the real estate marketing and website experience they bring to our organization will help us to continue to grow our presence in New Mexico and with New Mexico consumers. We look forward to increasing our membership and having more of our data reach the consumer.”

About UtahRealEstate.com
Founded in 1994, UtahRealEstate.com is the leading provider of real estate technology in Utah and one of the largest multiple listing services in the United States. The company provides one of the top-ranked real estate websites in the country, servicing more than 8 million consumers each year. It also provides multiple listing services to approximately 20,000 real estate professionals, accounting for nearly 97% of all REALTORS® in the state of Utah.

About New Mexico MLS
The New Mexico MLS is a large and robust REALTOR® entity working to accumulate and disseminate vital New Mexico housing and property data to buyers and sellers. The New Mexico MLS engages a superior suite of services to enable participants and users to facilitate the sale and purchase of property. The New Mexico MLS is one of the prominent MLSs in the state of New Mexico and the only New Mexico-based MLS with statewide coverage of listing information.

Northern Nevada Regional MLS Releases Independent Sales Price Impact Study Showing Homes Listed on NNRMLS Commanded Premium Sales Price

Reno, Nev. – The Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service (NNRMLS) teamed up with data analytics firm, Naniik, to conduct a Sales Price Impact Study showing the Power of the MLS. The study found a benefit for sellers who listed their properties with a REALTOR® on NNRMLS. On average, a listing on the multiple listing service yielded a 17% premium in sales price over similar properties sold off-MLS independent of other variables. For a typical home, this resulted in a $55,250 increase in sales price.

"This independent study reveals that properties listed on NNRMLS with the assistance of a REALTOR® received more than comparable off-MLS listings,” said NNRMLS CEO George Pickard. “These findings emphasize the value multiple listing service marketplaces deliver to sellers, and I commend our REALTOR® members for leveraging the power of the MLS to serve their clients.”

The study analyzed transaction data from six Northern Nevada counties over a 7.5-year period from 2015-2022, controlling for property and neighborhood characteristics. Key variables impacting sales price included the year sold, square footage, lot size, median income of the zip code, and whether the property was listed on the NNRMLS.

“Months of data acquisition, cleanup, and analysis were performed to ensure a comprehensive and accurate dataset,” said Naniik President Matt Edgington. “We are pleased to find a statistically significant impact of the study variable while controlling for other factors.”

Four key highlights emerged from the study:

1. Higher sold price: On average, the sold price for a home listed on the NNRMLS was 17% higher than that of comparable properties sold off-MLS, resulting in a $55,250 increase in sales price for a typical home.

2. Consistency: The study showed a consistent benefit of a listing on the NNRMLS over the course of the 7.5-year period.

3. 86% of homes sold were listed on the NNRMLS: During the study period, 86% of all properties sold in the six Northern Nevada counties were listed with a REALTOR® on the NNRMLS.

4. Living area affects home prices: For every additional 500 square feet of living area, home prices increased by 20%, independent of other variables.

Read The Full Study

Find out more about unlocking the Power of the MLS. Our Sales Price Impact Study shows that, on average, homes listed on the Northern Nevada Multiple Listing Service sold at higher prices than comparable homes sold off the MLS during the study period.

About Naniik
Naniik LLC is a data services and analytics company which helps organizations harness internal and external data to extract insights and inform decisions. The Naniik team is comprised of technology professionals with over 20 years combined experience in business intelligence, data engineering and analytics, and financial analysis. Learn more about Naniik here.

About Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service (NNRMLS)
Founded in 2003, NNRMLS is the region’s largest member-based MLS, serving real-estate professionals from more than six counties. NNRMLS is dedicated to serving its approximately 4,000 brokers, agents, and appraisers by offering innovative tools and meaningful business solutions. The members of NNRMLS are your trusted source of real estate expertise. The NNRMLS vision is to foster a trusted and cooperative real estate marketplace by delivering industry-leading information, expertise, and solutions. Learn more about NNRMLS here.

Disclaimer: It is important to note that while the findings discussed herein are compelling, they should not be viewed as a guarantee of similar results in the future.

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Barcelona, Spain - April 17, 2023 - Restb.ai, a global leader in computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the real estate industry, today announced Tony Pistilli as its new General Manager of Valuations.

With over 30 years of executive-level real estate valuation and lending experience, Pistilli will play a vital role in expanding Restb.ai's reach in the valuation and appraisal industry, as well as fostering relationships with lenders and related industry partners.

“Thanks to his vast experience in real estate and valuation, Tony is uniquely equipped to tackle the challenges of incorporating new technology into the industry,” said Nathan Brannen, Chief Product Officer at Restb.ai. “By leveraging Restb.ai's cutting-edge computer vision and AI solutions, he will help us transform how valuations are completed and rapidly accelerate the pace of industry adoption.”

Pistilli's extensive background includes working with national banks, mortgage companies, federal agencies, and leading appraisal management firms. He is a certified residential real estate appraiser in Colorado and Texas, and  currently serves as Chair of the Colorado Real Estate Appraiser Board and is an AQB Certified USPAP Instructor. In 2011, he was the first recipient of the Valuation Visionary Award presented by the Collateral Risk Network at Valuation Expo.

In his new role at Restb.ai, Pistilli will be responsible for providing direction to the application of Restb.ai's products and services for the valuation segment of the real estate industry, working with the product team to develop and expand the suite of offerings. Additionally, he will prioritize development initiatives and build industry relationships and partnerships to enhance Restb.ai's presence in the market further.

Pistilli said he is particularly excited to work on computer vision projects, which he believes to be the most important technology and the biggest breakthrough opportunity for the real estate industry.

"AI that can instantly and consistently analyze property photos is a game changer," said Pistilli. "Accurately identifying property features and standardizing the condition, quality, and all other aspects of properties will significantly enhance valuation processes and improve valuation quality."

Outside of his professional accomplishments, Pistilli has a penchant for giving back to his community, having volunteered extensively in church and civic groups.

Valuation industry firms interested in arranging a demonstration of Restb.ai technology can contact Tony Pistilli online at Restb.ai or forwarding email at info@restb.ai. 

About Restb.ai
Restb.ai, the leader in AI and computer vision for real estate, provides image recognition and data enrichment solutions for many of the industry’s top brands and leading innovators. Its advanced AI-powered technology automatically analyzes property imagery to unlock visual insights at scale that empowers real estate companies with relevant and actionable property intelligence. Restb.ai is like having a real estate expert instantly research and provide a deep insight into each of the 1 million property photos uploaded daily.

For more information on Restb.ai, visit its website. For Restb.ai-related media inquiries, please reach out to Maya Makarem contact@restb.ai or maya@restb.ai or Kevin Hawkins at 1-206-866-1220 or kevin@wavgroup.com.

Two top industry firms are teaming up to deploy this new AI-powered technology. Today, Restb.ai, the leader in artificial intelligence and computer vision for real estate, announced a strategic alliance with Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI) to integrate the  Restb.ai MLS Product Suite seamlessly into the Black Knight Paragon MLS platform and offer the integrated products to Black Knight’s customers.

Black Knight, an award-winning software, data and analytics company that drives innovation in the mortgage and real estate industries, as well as the capital and secondary markets, will now offer its Paragon customers the real estate industry's most proven computer vision technology offering. These capabilities will automate listing creation processes, unlock new data sets, and instantly validate property listings imagery to support compliance with MLS guidelines.

Restb.ai technology, which processes more than 1 billion images monthly, modernizes and speeds up the listing input process by analyzing photos and auto-populating relevant listing details extracted from the images. As each listing photo is uploaded, industry-leading AI from Restb.ai automatically detects each image's interior and exterior features, architecture style, and room type. In addition, by tagging and labeling each image, the property listings displayed on MLS and broker and agent websites become ADA-compliant.

Moreover, the Restb.ai Photo Compliance solution integrated into Black Knight’s Paragon MLS platform can evaluate logos, watermarks, yard signs, people, license plates, duplicate images, and more. This enhances photo-monitoring processes by auto-detecting misuses of listing photos and corresponding violations based on MLS/Association rules and regulations.

Ben Graboske, president of Black Knight Data & Analytics, said, “Black Knight is known for delivering highly innovative, proven and cutting-edge real estate solutions that strengthen customer relationships and help agents work faster and smarter, not harder. With Restb.ai, we’re helping our MLS clients deliver more value to brokers and agents nationwide. Agents will be able to spend significantly less time on manually entering listings, enabling them to focus instead on interacting with homebuyers and sellers.”

“Building Restb.ai into Black Knight’s MLS platform will radically transform how MLS subscribers interact with MLS Listing data. This enhanced AI automation will provide users with a new listing entry experience along with unique visual search capabilities for over 200 MLSs,” explained Lisa Larson, Restb.ai Managing Director, North America. “Working with the exceptional Black Knight team members, who deeply understand their customers’ needs, created a milestone moment for us, delivering our most successful rollout strategy to date,” she added.

A complete list of MLS Product solutions is available at https://restb.ai/company/press-releases/restb-ai-mls-suite.

To learn more about Restb.ai solutions for real estate, contact Managing Director Lisa Larson at lisa@restb.ai.

About Restb.ai:
Restb.ai, the leader in AI and computer vision for real estate, provides image recognition and data enrichment solutions for many of the industry’s top brands and leading innovators. Its advanced AI-powered technology automatically analyzes property imagery to unlock visual insights at scale that empowers real estate companies with relevant and actionable property intelligence. Restb.ai is like having a real estate expert instantly research and provide a deep insight into each of the 1 million property photos uploaded daily.

For more information on Restb.ai, visit its website. For Restb.ai related media inquiries, please reach out to Maya Makarem maya@restb.ai. For Black Knight, contact Mitch Cohen at mitch.cohen@bkfs.com – 704.890.8158.

A short video demonstrating this powerful new technology recorded live is located here: https://youtu.be/ZEH18UpPp-c.

The Restb.ai innovative technology uses AI-powered computer vision, natural language processing (NLP) and large language models (LLM) to generate unique, captivating, and human-like property descriptions from photos and data provided by real estate agents when listing properties for sale in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).

Available to MLSs, MLS vendors, brokerages and portals, Restb.ai's computer vision technology can detect over 300 property features, many of which go beyond the details available within a typical listing, and integrates with numerous third-party APIs to enhance and localize listings. These visual insights are crucial to providing valuable details to the description.

“Our 8 years of experience building real estate specific computer vision models, deep ties to MLS software vendors, and the recent developments in generative AI models make our solution a truly unique and unmatched offering,” said Nathan Brannen, Chief Product Officer. “Creating listing descriptions has long been a time-consuming process, taking agents up to 30 minutes or longer to complete but now our Property Descriptions solution can generate complex and creative descriptions in mere seconds.”

Brannen notes that Property Descriptions offer a selection of different tones and styles that allow agents to create listing remarks to match their personal brand. Once a response is generated, agents can add their final tweaks before publishing, or instantly regenerate another AI-produced alternative. Additionally, all descriptions highlight the property’s best features while remaining FHA-compliant and error-free.

Restb.ai Property Description technology is available as part of the listing creation process through its existing partnerships with nearly all the largest MLS technology platform providers, serving agents and brokers who generate over 80% of all North America property listings. MLSs and MLS vendors can easily pass photos and basic listing information to the Restb.ai API, instantly receiving ready-to-use property descriptions.

Over the past five years, Restb.ai's technology has produced more than 100,000 property descriptions for its global client base. Research shows that these auto-generated descriptions frequently outperform those created by agents.

The AI-powered Property Descriptions solution supports more than 50 languages, reduces direct and opportunity costs by 90%, and accelerates the time to market by 5x. In addition, agents can either publish generated descriptions as-is or use them as a starting point for their own text.

As the leader in this AI-powered technology for over half a decade, Restb.ai delivers the most reliable, accurate, and error-free listing description solution for real estate.

A complete list of MLS Product solutions is available at https://restb.ai/company/press-releases/restb-ai-mls-suite. Learn more about Restb.ai solutions for real estate by contacting Managing Director Lisa Larson at lisa@restb.ai or visiting restb.ai

About Restb.ai

Restb.ai, the leader in AI and computer vision for real estate, provides image recognition and data enrichment solutions for many of the industry’s top brands and leading innovators. Its advanced AI-powered technology automatically analyzes property imagery to unlock visual insights at scale that empowers real estate companies with relevant and actionable property intelligence. Restb.ai is like having a real estate expert instantly research and provide a deep insight into each of the 1 million property photos uploaded daily.

For more information on Restb.ai, visit its website. For Restb.ai related media inquiries, please reach out to Maya Makarem contact@restb.ai or maya@restb.ai or Kevin Hawkins at 1-206-866-1220 or kevin@wavgroup.com.

Orlando, FL – March 30, 2023 –Tech Helpline continues to grow the reach of its tech support services, adding eight more Realtor organizations in North America, including Canada’s Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB) and seven other US-based Realtor organizations, adding more than 14,000-plus members since last May. Real estate’s No. 1 tech support service is now accessible to 750,000 members across the US and Canada.

In addition to the CREB with nearly 7,000 members, additions include the Southern Maryland Association of  REALTORS with over 1,700 members, the Lancaster County Association of Realtors with 1,570-plus members, the Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS with more than 1,060 members, the Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS with over 1,000 members, Northern Fairfield County Association of REALTORS with 900-plus members, Beaver County Association of REALTORS with over 600 members, and the Woodstock Ingersoll Tillsonburg & Area Association of REALTORS with just over 300 members. These Realtor organization’s members will receive free unlimited access to all tech support services that Tech Helpline offers.

“Tech Helpline is one of the most popular member benefits for Realtors across North America because every real estate agent’s business is powered by technology,” says Margy Grant, Florida Realtors CEO.

Each Realtor organization member has access to unlimited tech support provided by Tech Helpline, owned and operated by Florida Realtors, known by the moniker "the Genius Bar for real estate.”

Last year, Tech Helpline debuted its new mobile app, allowing agents to connect quickly to a tech advisor no matter where they are. Available for iPhones and iPads in the Apple App store, the Tech Helpline app also is available for Android devices via Google Play. From the app, agents and brokers can call a Tech Helpline analyst, chat with an analyst, or “open a case” to receive email support from an analyst.

Tech Helpline’s experts have a combined IT experience of more than 350+ years, providing support for thousands of cases each month. Tech Helpline also includes tech support for Form Simplicity, one of the real estate industry’s most popular transaction management programs, also owned and operated by Florida Realtors. Form Simplicity manages over one million transaction sides annually.

US-based Tech Helpline offers real estate agents bilingual support in English and Spanish, providing an enormous range of software and hardware solutions for tech challenges agents encounter daily. Support includes advanced file and computer recovery services, virus and adware removal from devices, Wi-Fi connection issues, software setup, mobile phone crashes, and more.

“As technology weaves deeper into our business lives, we are helping more real estate agents and brokers solve more tech challenges than ever,” Grant noted. “Tech Helpline has become one of the most coveted member benefits because we help reduce stress and help agents get back to business,” she added.

Grant points out that Tech Helpline analysts have earned a reputation for their technical skills and friendly approach. “There is no limit on the number of questions ­they may ask a Tech Helpline expert,” Grant said, adding, “and because Tech Helpline is the largest service in the world that only works with real estate agents every day, they understand the business and deadline pressure agents face. As a result, they know how to take the fear out of calling tech support.”

Learn more about Tech Helpline at www.techhelpline.com.

About Tech Helpline

Tech Helpline began 20 years ago as a service for members of Florida Realtors. Known for its no-nonsense technical advice and warm, friendly customer service, Tech Helpline rapidly grew by offering its service to other REALTOR Associations and organizations, Multiple Listing Services (MLSs), and real estate brokerage firms. Tech Helpline is the real estate industry's No. 1 tech support service, available to nearly half the Realtors in North America – with 750,000 members, 16 state associations, and 68 local associations and organizations in the US and Canada. More information is available online at www.techhelpline.com. 

Florida Realtors® serves as the voice for real estate in Florida and is the largest state Realtor association in the US. It provides programs, services, continuing education, research, and legislative representation to more than 238,000 members in 51 boards/associations.

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Note: The term REALTOR® is a federally registered collective membership mark, which identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.

Media Contact:

Tricia Stamper

Director of Technology Products

Florida Realtors

tricias@floridatrealtors.org

407.583.2714

Kevin Hawkins

for Tech Helpline and Form Simplicity

(206) 866-1220cell/txt

kevin@wavgroup.com

Restb.AI’s technology modernizes and speeds up the listing entry process by analyzing images and auto populating relevant listing details extracted from the images. As each listing image is uploaded, Restb.AI’s industry-leading artificial intelligence analyzes and automatically detects each image’s interior & exterior features, architecture style, and room type. By tagging and labeling these photos, the property listings displayed on MLS, Broker, and Agent/Realtors websites become ADA compliant while also enhancing and increasing the value of the data.

Additionally, the Restb.AI Photo Compliance solution enhances the photo monitoring processes by auto-detecting misuses of listing photos and all corresponding violations based on MLS/Association rules. The Restb.AI Photo Compliance API detects logos, watermarks, yard signs, people, license plates, duplicates, and more.

The MLS Match photo solution is designed to match interior and exterior property features by creating visual similarities searches. This gives agents and their clients the power to search the MLS active listing inventory by uploading photos and finding matching photos with the same features and tags.

Nicholas Hook, Chief Architect and Chief Information Officer at Rapattoni, said, “We are excited to offer the full suite of Restb.AI’s technology stack to our MLS customers, allowing brokers, agents, and other Realtors to take advantage of the industry’s leading tools for automated image tagging, matching, and validation. Our initial Restb.AI integration met with a very positive response and our MLS customers are going to love the expanded features available with our new agreement.”

“There is nothing more rewording than hearing back from your partner, they are happy with your technology stack and therefore want to expand upon it. We value our industry partnerships and are fortunate to have this opportunity to deliver more AI solutions to Rapattoni’s MLS customers. It has been rewarding to work alongside the technology and business units at Rapattoni. They are very focused on delivering the next gen MLS AI Platform to their customers,” Lisa Larson, Restb.AI’s Managing Director, North America.

As a leading AI technology company, Restb.AI’s deep learning AI techniques (CNNs, GANs, and NLPs) provide the most value to our clients. The underlying technology is built from the ground up and accessed via an easy-to-use RESTful API interface.

Restb.AI´s solutions are used globally by leading real estate companies to enhance and personalize users´ experiences, improve property valuations, and automate content moderation.

Get the full list of MLS Product solutions: https://restb.ai/company/press-releases/restb-ai-mls-suite/.

If you’re interested in learning more about how our AI solutions, contact our Managing Director, Lisa Larson at lisa@restb.ai.

About Rapattoni:

Rapattoni Corporation has been serving the real estate industry since 1970. The company provides integrated products and services for real estate associations and MLS organizations, including the Rapattoni MLS, industry-leading association management software, property records services with Atlas Tax, the Connect Dashboard web portal, and additional Website Services, along with hosting and technical support for each product. Rapattoni’s headquarters are in Westlake Village, California.

About Rapattoni MLS:

Rapattoni MLS provides an intuitive and responsive interface for agents to enter listings, run searches, and manage prospects with interactive Client Portals. Additional advanced features include industry-leading map layer data and integrated GIS parcel mapping, a versatile Custom Report Writer for building dynamic reports and flyers, a powerful RESO Web API and RETS data platform with the latest RESO Data Dictionary Platinum certification, and much more. Rapattoni MLS is compatible with all standard browsers and mobile platforms, with a native and fully integrated app included for iOS and Android devices.

About Restb.AI:

Restb.AI is the leading image recognition solution for real estate. Its AI-powered solutions analyze property imagery to unlock real estate-specific insights at the image, listing, and market levels. Imagine having a real estate expert analyze each of the 1-million property photos uploaded every day....Well now you can.

For more information on Restb.AI, visit our website. For media inquiries, please contact contact@restb.ai

Restb.ai’s technology modernizes the MLS listing input process and platforms. As listing images are uploaded into the MLS platform, Restb.ai analyzes each image and automatically detects the interior & exterior features, architecture style, room type and auto-populates the relevant listing fields and photo captions extracted from the images using the RESO Data Dictionary  Advanced Tags. The Restb.AI automation speeds up the listing input process and creates a better user experience for the MLS Members.

By tagging and labeling images correctly, the property listings displayed on MLS, Broker, and Agent/Realtor consumer-facing websites also become ADA compliant, while also enhancing and increasing the value of the dataset.

Kim Everett, CEO at WARDEX, said, “As soon as I was introduced to the Restb.ai technology, I knew we had to integrate it into our MLS Matrix system. The ability for us to help ensure data is ADA-compliant for both our members and consumers is a critical need. We added a benefit to our members by improving data accuracy and saving them time during the listing entry process, a win-win.”

Everett concluded, “The use of computer vision is meeting the needs of consumers and helping the industry by building the next level of property information, giving us details and insights we’ve never had before. The whole Restb.ai team has been amazing to collaborate with. They are responsive, professional, and great to work with as we continue to think of ways we can customize and find solutions to fit our member’s needs.”

As a leading AI technology company, Restb.ai’s deep learning AI techniques (CNNs, GANs, and NLPs) provide the most value to clients. The underlying technology is built from the ground up and accessed via an easy-to-use RESTful API interface.

The Restb.ai MLS Product Suite includes multiple solutions MLSs can easily integrate into their platforms: MLS Match, Photo Compliance, Duplicate Detection, Comparables, Property Condition and Property Scores. All solutions are intended to make MLS Organizations more efficient by saving their staff time from having to manually review data and images.

“Kim Everett and her Executive Committee at WARDEX immediately recognized the value of AI and the multiple use cases Restb.ai can provide to their MLS subscribers and consumers,” said Lisa Larson, Managing Director, Restb.ai. Larson continues, “After meeting with Kim the first time, it was evident AI was a high priority for her MLS. It’s been exciting to work with this progressive team on their 2023 AI Strategy.”

If you’re interested in our MLS AI solutions, contact our Managing Director, Lisa Larson, at lisa@restb.ai

About WARDEX

The Western Arizona REALTOR® Data Exchange, Inc. (WARDEX) is a member-based regional multiple listing system (MLS) comprised of residential and commercial properties for sale and lease and business opportunities. Its Shareholders are the Bullhead City/Mohave Valley Association of REALTORS® and Kingman/Golden Valley Association of REALTORS®.

It represents a large geographic area consisting of the Mohave County seat, Kingman, Arizona, the Colorado River Communities of Laughlin, Nevada, Bullhead City, Arizona, Needles California, Lake Havasu City, Parker, Arizona to Quartzsite, Arizona and surrounding areas. Each community is unique unto its own yet sharing the vision of “the good life” making any of its communities the perfect location to reside, full time or part-time.

About Restb.ai

Restb.ai is the leading image recognition solution for real estate. Its AI-powered solutions analyze property imagery to unlock real estate- specific insights at the image, listing, and market levels. Imagine having a real estate expert analyze each of the 1 million property photos uploaded every day… Well, now you can.

For media inquiries, please email contact@restb.ai

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Media contact:

Kevin Hawkins

206-866-1220

kevin@wavgroup.com