I think this NAR Midyear will go down in the record books as one of the most memorable. For good reasons and bad. First off I want to thank everyone for showing up at the Omni Sunday night. It was a great to see everyone in one place, even though the sole bartender probably needed therapy afterwards (I tried calling to warn them but nobody picked up). And a HUGE thank you to RoomVu for picking up the tab for the first round. RoomVu CEO, Sam Mehrbod, flight got cancelled so he couldn’t make it that evening but I sure he would appreciate if you dropped him a line on LInkedIn. And it was great t ..read more

Heard an interesting story this week while out and about in DC. Apparently Anthony Lamacchia, a broker who just bought NAR President Kevin Sears’ brokerage, was a panelist on stage at the MLS policy meeting. I’m told during the panel Mr. Lammachia started discussing practices that seemed to encourage steering to the audience. This caused quite a kerfuffle and NAR attorney, Charlie Lee, took to the stage. Apparently some in the audience left the meeting exclaiming “I’m leaving this meeting”. Which is what MLS execs were instructed to do when anti-trust behavior is taking place. Now, I wasn’t th ..read more

Virginia Realtors: Zillow’s touring agreement may not be legal “While many in the industry have been intrigued by Zillow’s new pilot program, Virginia Realtors is taking a tougher stand. In a notice published on Friday, Virginia Realtors wrote that “upon analysis of this ‘touring agreement’ form, Virginia REALTORS does not believe it is in compliance with the requirements of Virginia law.” The trade organization also advised members to discuss business practices and any agreements and forms they are going to use with their broker to ensure that they are in compliance ..read more

My thanks again to Paragon Connect for sponsoring Vendor Alley.  Continuing today is their list of the top 10 topics to review when making the decision on an MLS platform for your members: How to choose the right MLS platform for you   The top 10 “must-haves” when considering a front end for your members  Last time you learned how powerful search options and an easy-to-use mobile app, can help you find the right MLS for your members, now let’s get to the top reason why choosing the right front-end is so important. Freedom of movement  Real estate agents are constantl ..read more

I think with the news of Kristen’s passing is going to make this Sunday night at the Omni even more special. So be there Sunday night (5/5/23) at the Omni Hotel’s Marquee Lounge. Anywhere from 9 PM to Midnight (last call). And we can raise a glass to Kristen in a place I know she would have loved to be, surrounded by her friends. BIG UPDATE: The guys at RoomVu has generous offered to pick the tab for the “first round” so the sooner you get there the better opportunity it is to get a free drink! RoomVu is a pioneer in Video Marketing for agents. Sam Mehrbod, the co-founder of RoomVu, will be t ..read more

One of the most genuine people I’ve ever known. Beautiful inside and out. An amazing mother. Rest in peace. The post Kristen appeared first on Vendor Alley ..read more

Director of Sales – SentriLock “The Director of Sales will report to the Chief Revenue Officer, and is responsible for supporting and pushing the organization’s long-term growth and success by managing the production, success, and growth of the sales department and overseeing the development and implementation of the organization’s sales strategy.” SentriLock 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

Bob Morse Joins dynaConnections as Senior Account Executive, Bringing Over Two Decades of MLS Software Expertise “In his new role, Morse will leverage his wealth of experience to cultivate and strengthen customer relationships, ensuring exceptional satisfaction, and identifying strategic opportunities for growth. Morse’s deep understanding of the MLS industry positions him as a valuable asset in guiding dynaConnections towards continued success.” dynaConnections Great hire. Congrats to Bob and dynaConnections. The post Bob Morse joins dynaConnections appeared first on Vendor Alley ..read more

GIANT STEPS ANNOUNCES TWO INDUSTRY VETERANS, DAN WOOLLEY AND OHAN ANTEBIAN, TO JOIN COMPANY Dan Woolley partners with Greg Robertson in the recently launched company and Ohan Antebian joins as principal advisor. COSTA MESA, Calif.,  May 2 – Giant Steps, a new consulting firm that promises to help entrepreneurs and real estate companies accelerate their journey to success, today announced that Dan Woolley will join Greg Robertson as a partner in Giant Steps Company, LLC.  Ohan Atenbian will also join the company.  Both will join existing advisors Greg Robertson and Staci Wood ..read more

My thanks to Paragon Connect for sponsoring Vendor Alley. Continuing today is their list of the top 10 topics to review when making the decision on an MLS platform for your members: How to choose the right MLS platform for you   The top 10 “must-haves” when considering a front end for your members  Earlier this week you learned how advanced mapping, efficient speech-to-text and powerful sharing capabilities can help you find the right MLS for your members, now onto the next three topics. “Near me” search  The right MLS system offers users more than one way to search. Anot ..read more