First, watch the video message Faith used to announce the transition.

A little background…At CMLS2017, my team and I were inspired to create a new MLS system. At the time, we had been shopping for a new MLS system for our members, but we couldn’t find one that met all of our needs. After listening to several sessions, my COO looked at me and said, “we should build again.” One year later, we started our second MLS build. On February 15, 2024, we retired our 27-year-old system and moved all our members to our new built for the ground-up system. I was recently at a conference a week after the cutover, and a colleague said, "Wow, it must have gone well if you are here." 

How did you develop this transition plan? 

We created our transition plan drawing from our experience spanning 27 years of software releases. We wanted to ensure each broker's journey towards a successful transition. To start, we envisioned what success would entail for individual brokers and worked backward from there, identifying essential steps, pitfalls to avoid, and critical milestones to achieve.

In our transition from REsearch to HIMLS, we prioritized delivering the smoothest experience possible for our users. To achieve this, we deliberately extended the transition period to over 6 months or more. We also introduced our “Beta Brokerage” program, where brokerages could fully transition to the new system months in advance while retaining access to both platforms. 

To do this, we worked with our developers to create a synchronization feature between the old and new app, ensuring that our users can do their work in either system. This gradual transition approach provided users with a generous runway to acclimate to the new system while also allowing us to gather valuable feedback and adjust our software development roadmap accordingly.

Were there mistakes you learned from in the past that helped inform it?

We have been providing MLS software services for a long time, and in that time, we have quite a bit of experience to draw from with great releases, not-so-great releases, and pitchforks-and-torches releases. Our long history gives us a clear understanding of what will cause a member to pick up the phone and contact us for help or to complain. 

How have your members responded to HIS’s efforts to ensure an orderly transition?

The response from our members has been overwhelmingly positive. One of the most popular services we offered from the start is called the “Concierge Service,” wherein members can visit a consistently manned Zoom room during office hours to get help from our Technical and Customer Support staff. In addition, we also provided them with a special phone number and email for alternative contact methods.

Beyond that, we created a comprehensive rollout plan measuring our progress every step of the way, and we never missed a single deadline. We wanted to ensure that every single agent was supported in a way that best suited their needs by accommodating various learning styles, offering one-on-one help, or providing training sessions with their peers. We empowered brokers to switch off the old system when their agents felt comfortable doing so. Having that choice helped as we got closer to the retirement date of our old system. By that time, over 50% of all brokerages had fully transitioned to the new system. Members continue to utilize the resources provided during the transition, like the Concierge Zoom Room, and they have provided valuable feedback to us about how the transition is going. Next, we plan to visit the outer islands, where many of our members are, to conduct in-person training and provide hands-on assistance.

How do you decide when to implement change, and which changes to prioritize?

Embarking on a ground-up rebuild of an application that is not only beloved but also foundational to our Realtors' careers is a monumental decision. Initially, we envisioned making incremental changes to minimize disruption. However, it became apparent very quickly that to truly innovate, we needed to rethink everything from the ground up. Taking a step back, we engaged with our stakeholders and board of directors to secure their buy-in. We communicated the risks associated with our "break-fix" model—illustrated memorably with Legos and a skit during a shareholder meeting. We explained that our former system, burdened by technical debt, left us on borrowed time, and we highlighted the need for responsible, forward-looking change. We are proud to say that HIMLS was built for and by the agents. 

In 2020, while we were all holed up in our homes, we worked with agents via Zoom to do user testing. Hundreds of hours and sessions to gather feedback on their thoughts about the app and how they would like to see improvements. The feedback loop continues to his day. We have a very complex document that manages every single epic, story, and task – 9,000 and counting - with a well-rounded team focusing on every aspect of the app, always keeping the customer at the forefront and answering the question – can they do their job and how can we make it easier for them?

Now that we have launched HIMLS, we’ve laid a new foundation for innovation. Our work continues as we explore new products and services, determining whether to adopt industry-leading solutions or to create our own. As we often say in our office, “The best is yet to come.”

How have you developed and reinforced a customer service-first mindset across the whole organization?  

First, I know it starts at the top. I take a multifaceted approach that prioritizes leading by example, recognizing exemplary instances of customer service, and explicitly emphasizing its importance in every company-wide meeting. As a leader, I firmly believe that my actions speak louder than words, so I work DAILY on demonstrating the value of prioritizing customer satisfaction through my own interactions with clients and customers (internal and external). Whether personally resolving complex issues or going the extra mile to ensure every customer interaction is meaningful, it's important to me to set standards of excellence that inspire my team to follow suit.

I also make it a point to spotlight instances where exceptional customer service by my staff has had a tangible impact on our business success. By sharing these success stories in team meetings and company-wide communications, I feel it underscores the significance of prioritizing customer needs and showcases the direct correlation between outstanding service and long-term business growth.

At the end of the day, I'm old school: the customer is always right... even if they're technically not. But we are in business because of them, give them that respect- not always easy, I know. HIS treats people like their own family. 

How do YOU describe CMLS’ value proposition?

CMLS has one focused mission: to set the standard for MLS excellence and support all who seek it. If your profession involves MLS, CMLS is the place to invest your time and resources. In recent years, CMLS has placed tremendous focus on making certain that there is a collective voice to the MLS and that MLSs are recognized, as not only the premier listing source, but also as the backbone of the real estate ecosystem. Real estate contributes roughly 17% to our nation’s GDP, and MLSs are a cornerstone to that contribution.  

CMLS has outlined three strategic initiatives for 2024. Which one are you most excited about and why? 

I am energized about Advancing the Value of the MLS! The Champions of MLS campaign is about educating on the pro-competitive and pro-consumer practices of MLSs through white papers, economic studies, and public messaging. I am excited about the progress we have made so far, including the release of our white paper, “The Value of the MLS: How Multiple Listing Services Benefit Consumers and Advance Real Estate Competition.” I encourage you and your team to access the report HERE. 

This initiative comes at a pivotal time for our industry, and as Chair, I feel uniquely suited to help elevate this campaign because of my past advocacy experience. And, thank you again to our Champions supporters and welcome our two newest – REALTORS® Property Resource (RPR) and the Bay East Association of REALTORS®. Become a Champion today! 

If you could leave CMLS members with one bit of advice to carry with them in 2024, what would it be?

“In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” - Albert Einstein

Act now to embrace the change ahead. We must be nimble. Another phrase that I like to keep at the forefront of my mind is one that a well-known, highly regarded industry peer shared with me. “The opportunity of a lifetime, must be seized during the lifetime of the opportunity.”



I think that expression sizes up the need to act in a timely manner before you lose the opportunity to be part of meaningful change. 

The following statement was sent to all CMLS members and shared on CMLS social media channels.

The Multiple Listing Service has helped shape and sustain the most open, transparent, and competitive housing market in the world. The settlement terms announced today, which include a removal of the offer of compensation from Multiple Listing Services, will impact real estate agents, brokers and the homebuyers and sellers they serve. Nonetheless, WE ARE READY.

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.

Justin Haag, General Counsel and incoming President and CEO (Jan. 1, 2024) of Northwest MLS (Washington); and Chris Haran, Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer of MRED (Illinois), were elected to serve three-year terms on the CMLS Board of Directors. Matthew Consalvo, CEO of ARMLS (Arizona) was re-elected for a second three-year term.

“We are very fortunate to welcome these leaders to the CMLS Board,” said Denee Evans, CEO of CMLS. “Our leadership is committed to guiding MLSs to evolve and innovate while providing efficient, transparent, and pro-consumer marketplaces. There has never been a more important time for MLSs to share our value, and I am encouraged by the contributions these new leaders have already made to our industry and will add to the strength and vision of the CMLS Board.”

The 2024 executive committee was announced in October at CMLS2023: Dionna Hall, CEO of BeachesMLS (Florida) will serve as chair; John DiMichele, CEO of the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (Toronto) was named chair-elect; Nicole Jensen, CEO of realMLS (Florida) was elected secretary/treasurer; and Jim Yockel, CEO of Upstate NY Real Estate Information Service, Inc. (New York) will serve as past chair. All four will serve one-year terms.

The newly elected directors will join our current directors: Brad Bjelke, CEO of UtahRealEstate.com (Utah); Jeff Bosch, CEO of IRES, LLC (Colorado); Brian Donnellan, CEO of Bright MLS (Maryland); Faith Geronimo, CEO and President of Hawaii Information Services (Hawaii); Shelley Specchio, CEO of MIBOR Realtor Association (Indiana); Colette Stevenson, CEO of REsides, Inc. (South Carolina); and Rob Wagoner, Senior VP & MLS Director, Heartland Multiple Listing Service (Kansas and Missouri).

The CMLS Board of Directors advances the multiple listing service by supporting the CMLS mission and strategic priorities. MLS directors are elected by the general membership. The board of directors elects officers.

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About CMLS
CMLS is an association of 231 multiple listing services, serving over 1.8 million combined subscribers. CMLS is committed to a competitive real estate marketplace accessible to all, advances the pursuit of excellence among its member organizations, and serves as the unified voice of the MLS community.

For more information, please visit CMLS at www.cmls.org.

The time has come for the MLS community to tell its story. Watching others shape the popular understanding of how the housing market works or should work is no longer acceptable. Falsehoods can no longer be tolerated. The stakes are too high. 

It’s time to respond.

CMLS has formally launched the Champions of MLS campaign to power that response. Almost 35 organizations - MLSs and companies that support MLSs - have already committed their support. I am asking you to join us and support the campaign.

If you spend a little time looking at how residential real estate markets work outside of North America, one thing becomes clear: it’s a mess. 

In Australia, homebuyers bid in live auctions held in front yards. Many do not have professional representation. Most lack a clear picture of the housing market. In Italy, sellers often list their homes with several agents, and inaccurate or outdated information on their home can linger on a myriad of websites months or years after their property sells. From Mumbai to Munich, Sao Paulo to St. Petersburg, residential real estate is shadowy, scattered, and woefully inefficient. Listings are scattered. Accurate market data is scarce. Consumers are left in the dark. 

There is one reason for this dysfunction: There is no MLS.

The multiple listing service network, unique to the United States and Canada, provides the foundation of data, rules, security, and accuracy that make our marketplaces the most transparent, liquid, pro-consumer system in the world. It is the MLS that powers virtually all public-facing home search websites and apps that millions of consumers rely upon to make housing decisions. It is the MLS that real estate professionals count on every day for reliable, real-time housing data. 

It is the MLS that gives real estate consumers clear answers to basic and critically important questions, like:

• How’s the market? 

• How much is my home worth?

• How much should I offer on this home?

• Is now a good time for me to buy or sell?

And yet in recent years, the MLS has come under attack. There is a group of litigants and plaintiffs’ attorneys who are telling their own stories about the MLS. They claim that the MLS is anti-competitive, and therefore anti-consumer. We know this is false. But they’re being loud. They’re telling their story and it is impacting the national conversation about the MLS. We need to be loud, too. We need to tell our story.

The battle for an idea.

The MLS is a good idea — one that has evolved over time to meet the changing needs of consumers. Nearly 30 years ago, when the first home listings were placed on the internet, MLSs evolved to meet the moment, and the MLS marketplace of today ensures that the real estate information consumers view online is timely and accurate across the digital landscape. Our North American real estate market may not be perfect. But for those who seek a housing world in which information about shelter is accurate and widely accessible -- 

The MLS is an idea worth fighting for.

The Champions of MLS campaign has begun with a focus on two objectives:

1. Investing in economic and legal research that quantifies the pro-consumer and pro-competitive nature of the MLS. A respected econometrician has already been retained and has commenced work. 

2. Securing the legal support and expertise needed to ensure the MLS industry has a seat at the table in discussions with federal regulators. Attorneys with experience interfacing with the DOJ and FTC have been retained to complete a white paper articulating the value of multiple listing services.

It’s time to act.

We all share the belief that the MLS sustains a housing market that is efficient, accurate, transparent, and open to all. We need your support – please join me in telling our story. It’s time to Champion the MLS! 

You champion the MLS every day through your leadership and engagement in your local MLS community – are you ready to bring that energy to CMLS and make an impact at the national level? We want individuals with a passion for leading and a vision for a thriving future of CMLS and the MLS industry to join the CMLS Board of Directors.

Applications are open for three (3) MLS seats on the CMLS Board of Directors!

MLS Director Application Form 

Are you ready to?

• Share ideas that will shape industry priorities. A talented board with diverse backgrounds and perspectives allows CMLS to be the voice of MLS to maximize membership value, benefits, services, programs, and events in the industry.

• Work with the most knowledgeable professionals in real estate, meet and greet new members from the industry, and exchange knowledge on timely topics.

• Be at the forefront of shaping MLS best practices and policies that industry stakeholders rely on.

• Be recognized as a leader with a strong commitment to the industry and passion to advance the MLS.

You must be:

• Strategically focused on the future needs of the MLS industry

• A leader in your organization

• Excited to attend and participate in CMLS events

• Confident in mentoring and recruiting new CMLS members

• Committed to fulfilling your duties and obligations as a director

• Ready to serve three years, starting January 1, 2024

• Available to attend and be an active participant in all board meetings - in-person and virtual

• In attendance at the Strategic Planning Session - December 4-6, 2023 in Las Vegas, NV

If you or someone you know will complement this forward-thinking strategic board, please apply by October 31.

Watch your email for details on elections opening! 

We are excited to see your application. If you have any questions about the time commitments and expectations, please email election@councilofmls.org.

Newly elected directors will work alongside the 2024 CMLS Board of Directors:

• Chair: Dionna Hall, CEO of BeachesMLS (Florida)

• Chair-Elect: John DiMichele, CEO of the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (Toronto)

• Secretary/Treasurer: Nicole Jensen, CEO of realMLS (Florida)

• Past Chair: James (Jim) Yockel, CEO of Upstate NY Real Estate Information Service, Inc. (New York)

• Directors: Brad Bjelke, CEO of UtahRealEstate.com (Utah); Jeff Bosch, CEO of IRES, LLC (Colorado); Brian Donnellan, President and CEO of Bright MLS (Virginia); Faith Geronimo, President and CEO of Hawaii Information Services (Hawaii); Colette Stevenson, CEO of REsides, Inc. (South Carolina); Shelley Specchio, CEO of MIBOR Broker Listing Cooperative (Indiana); Rob Wagoner, MLS Director of Heartland MLS (Kansas and Missouri); and Denée Evans, CEO of CMLS (Nevada).

“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. 

“Tom embodies the spirit of the what if mindset. He asks the right questions and pushes boundaries allowing for thoughtful discussion and healthy debate. He has led the way over the course of his career, challenging the status quo to push for innovation,” said Denée Evans, CEO of CMLS.

Since 2008, Hurdelbrink has led NWMLS through significant transformation and growth, including the expansion of its membership and service area including three mergers, the adoption of numerous innovative product and service offerings, the launch of two mobile app programs, the conversion to a new MLS search system, upgrade of the public records data system, and more.

“Tom's preparation, attention to detail, communication skills, and industry vision have kept Northwest MLS running smoothly and efficiently, even during trying times like the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic.  He has enabled tools and systems that have led to greater efficiency and productivity for NWMLS brokers in serving home buyers and sellers in the Pacific Northwest,” said Jeff Pust, NWMLS board chairperson and owner/principal broker with Van Dorm Realty, Inc.

“Recently, Tom and his team have been instrumental in the adoption of significant rule and form changes that have led to greater transparency, flexibility, and options for NWMLS brokers and their clients. Tom has made his mark on the MLS industry nationwide, with Northwest MLS’s ongoing revisions catching the attention of MLSs, associations, and brokers across the country, and similar changes are now being implemented by others. Tom’s leadership, vision and foresight continually make Northwest MLS an enviable leader in the MLS industry.”

Hurdelbrink has served and participated in various real estate boards and groups including CMLS, MLS Grid, MRED Board of Directors, COVE, RESO, Washington Society of Association Executives, and the American Society of Association Executives.

Hurdelbrink was selected for the Shuttleworth MLS Executive of the Year award for his thoughtful, collaborative, and visionary leadership style. His successes in implementing systems and data advancements have helped strengthen our industry and power the professionals to better serve consumers.

The Shuttleworth MLS Executive of the Year Award is an annual award that recognizes leaders who have exhibited the highest qualities of leadership within their organizations and demonstrated a dedication to excellence in building a better marketplace.

The award itself is named after Peter Shuttleworth, former executive vice president of Metro MLS and the first CMLS Hall of Fame inductee. Shuttleworth built one of the first truly effective regional MLSs in the United States by bringing brokers, REALTORS®, and REALTOR® associations together around the idea that data can be shared without borders.

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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 Northwest MLS

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.

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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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. 

Shuttleworth MLS Executive of the Year - this award recognizes an MLS CEO who has made a significant impact on the MLS industry over the last year

CMLS Hall of Fame - this award recognizes a CMLS member's lifetime of leadership, energy, and intellect that has improved and advanced the MLS industry

Learn more about the awards here. Nominations are due on or before Friday, July 28. 

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.