My thanks to Paragon Connect for sponsoring this month’s Vendor Alley. Paragon Connect is the latest and greatest version of the popular Paragon MLS system. In my podcast with Lucie Fortier at ICE we talked about how they started by adopting the Material UI design system, created by Google, and reimagined an MLS system. Check out the video below for a peak of its clean interface. Learn about Paragon Connect’s new all-in-one dashboard, power and near me search, and many other features at this website. My thanks again to Paragon Connect. The post Paragon Connect [Sponsor] appeared first on ..read more

You gotta check this site out. Just start scrolling when you get to the site. Love this blending of storytelling, data analysis. I would love to see this type of data visualization be used when we talk about housing. The post This is a teenager appeared first on Vendor Alley ..read more

Dispelling Myths 
 About Real Estate 
 Commissions 
and the MLS “There are many assertions being made about the homebuying process in the wake of the draft settlement agreement. For instance, some assert that real estate agents “steer” buyers away from properties with low offers of buyer-agent compensation and that high commissions drive up home prices. Bright MLS researchers conducted an analysis of more than one million home sales transactions that took place in the Bright MLS service area1 to analyze some of the claims about the residential real estate industry. We ultimately found many st ..read more

T3 Technology Summit Unveils the Future of Real Estate Technology and Marketing “The T3 Tech Summit is where innovation converges with opportunity, creating a dynamic ecosystem for marketing and technology leaders. Our commitment to fostering meaningful connections and providing valuable insights ensures that attendees leave equipped to shape the future of our industry,” said Michael Phelan, senior vice president of technology consulting at T3 Sixty.” T3 Sixty Dates are Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, 2024, at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans. Early bird pricing is super reasonable ..read more

Did you catch the sparks fly on the last episode of Industry Relations? In case you missed it, last week Rob and Greg got into a verbal fistfight. Made up. Became friends again. And are now ready for round 2.  Rob and Greg continue their NAR settlement talk, post verbal tussle. Exploring NAR’s $418 million settlement, they talk about the association’s PR challenges, trust issues, and internal rifts. Questioning leadership and missed PR opportunities, they call for urgent reform. Facing a crucial crossroads, the industry risks becoming a societal scapegoat. Rob and Greg urge immediate act ..read more

NEW REW BUYER-COMMISSION WEBSITE FEATURE LIKELY A GAME CHANGER “We already have a feature that allows them to enhance their listings, add other photos, and do other stuff. So really, I thought to make an extension of that would be pretty easy and add another field that allows them for their own listings only to display the compensation.” Morgan Carey in an interview with Michael Catarevas of RISMedia Is this kosher under the new settlement rules? From my understanding if you are receiving a feed from the MLS you can’t have compensation information, even on your own listings. Although, I think ..read more

New CEO Announced at Ohio Based MLS Now “Effective Monday, April 8th, Garry Marsoubian will assume the role of CEO at MLS Now, bringing with him a wealth of industry knowledge and leadership acumen. Marsoubian’s tenure coincides with significant changes within the MLS landscape, driven by recent class action litigation settlements. With his proven track record, Marsoubian is poised to navigate these transitions with confidence, supported by John Kurlich, one of the most respected COOs in the MLS industry.” Huge congrats to Garry on his new role. The post Garry Marsoubian nabs to ..read more

API Architect – Broker Public Portal “As an API Architect at Broker Public Portal, you will be leading the creation, deployment, and maintenance of our RESTful APIs based on OData within a serverless cloud architecture. In this critical role, you will be expected to utilize AI tools and techniques to automate coding tasks, improve code quality, and accelerate the development lifecycle.” To find out about this job and more please visit the Vendor Alley Job Board. The post Looking for a new gig? appeared first on Vendor Alley ..read more

My thanks to Paragon Connect for sponsoring this month of Vendor Alley. I had a chance to talk to Lucie Fortier and Ben Graboske on my Listing Bits podcast late last year about the journey to bring Paragon Connect to market. It was a great conversation that you listen to it here. Learn about Paragon Connect’s new all-in-one dashboard, power and near me search, and many other features at this website. My thanks again to Paragon Connect. The post Paragon Connect [Sponsor] appeared first on Vendor Alley ..read more

Director of Engineering – Broker Public Portal “The Director of Engineering at Broker Public Portal will be responsible for overseeing all development operations, managing the development work, and leading the engineering team. This role requires a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to technology, a proven track record of managing development teams, and a passion for the real estate industry. You’ll collaborate closely with our product team to translate our strategic plan into actionable development initiatives. Together, you’ll ensure that our products not only meet but exceed the evo ..read more