Where Real Estate Gets Its Dirt

Looking for a new gig?

REBNY has a couple new positions to fill..

Director of MLS Data

“Not-for-profit real estate trade association seeks an experienced candidate with strong analytic, quantitative, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills for a position as Data Services Director. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and should also have experience in data collection and analysis. Knowledge of RETS and current RLS/MLS service data feed methods is essential along with a minimum of 5 years’ experience working with real estate database structure and use. Prior experience with managing teams is required.”

Director of MLS Compliance

“Knowledge of data compliance processes and procedures within an MLS environment is essential along with a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the real estate industry. Prior experience with managing teams is required.”Knowledge of data compliance processes and procedures within an MLS environment is essential along with a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the real estate industry. Prior experience with managing teams is required.

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New Industry Relations podcast episode: Does the Agent’s Fiduciary Duty Extend to Listing on Zillow?

 

The Industry Relations podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher.  If you are new to podcasting and an iPhone user my favorite podcast app is Overcast.

Rob and Greg are back with yet another spirited debate. This time they explore whether fiduciary duty extends to listing on Zillow. With Zillow’s current dominance, Rob argues that to provide maximum exposure for your seller client, listing on the platform is a must.

Rob and Greg get into the perception of Zillow as a threat as well as the issue of buyer agency. Listen and decide whether the responsibility to act in the client’s best interest means that a realtor is obligated to list on Zillow.

What’s Discussed:

The current dominance of Zillow

-Quarterly record Revenue of $227.6 million increased 34% year-over-year

-Full year 2016 record Revenue of $846.6 million, up 31% year-over-year

Rob’s argument that fiduciary duty requires listing on Zillow

-Must provide seller client with maximum exposure

-Only exception is when the client has other interests that take precedence (i.e.: privacy concerns)

-Brief your client and have them sign off if you do choose not to use the platform

The potential for lawsuits if agents don’t use Zillow

How the internet has changed the value proposition of the MLS from an advertising standpoint

Why the perception of Zillow as a threat is flawed

-Zillow is a vendor that relies on agents for its existence

-Their continued success depends on the model staying the same

The core complaints against Zillow

-Buyer agency

-Zestimates

-Access to information lessens realtor’s value

Resources:

Inman Report on Zillow

Rob’s Zillow Blog Post

Connect with Rob and Greg:

Rob’s Website

Greg’s Website

RIP CoreLogic CEO, Anand Nallathambi

CoreLogic Announces the Passing of President and CEO Anand Nallathambi

“Anand was truly a very special and unique man. Anand led the transformation of CoreLogic into a leader in the global housing ecosystem,” stated Frank D. Martell, acting President and CEO. “He was one of those extraordinary people that everyone loved and wanted to be around. I will so miss him – his great warmth, grace, integrity and our close friendship.”

I only met him once. Sounds like it was sudden and unexpected. So sad. Much love to his family and friends.

Photo by Eugene Garcia, The Orange County Register

CSS partners with CoreLogic

CoreLogic to integrate Centralized Showing Service with Matrix

“Under the agreement, CoreLogic will integrate and offer CSS appointment scheduling services to clients of Matrix and other CoreLogic real estate solutions. Matrix is North America’s most popular multiple listing platform and today serves 650,000 real estate professionals.

“This collaboration is momentous,” said Kevin Hughes, vice president of Business Development for CSS. “By directly integrating our showing appointment management functionality into Matrix, agents are empowered to improve their workflow, minimize missed showings, collect feedback and close more sales. It’s exciting to see our teams coming together to enable more agents to reach higher levels of productivity.”

Smart move by Kevin Hughes at CSS. ShowingTime has been on a tear lately with several acquisitions. CSS needs to make moves like these to keep them in the hunt.

Looking for a new gig?

Membership and Marketing Manager
RESO

“The Membership and Marketing Manager is responsible for assisting the Chief Executive Officer and coordinating directly with the Chief Administration Officer in managing, developing, coordinating, directing and administering RESO’s membership, marketing and standards certification operations. As an organization that spans North America, the Membership and Marketing Manager’s physical office location is virtual, which means no relocation or daily commuting to physical office space is required for the successful candidate so long as the individual has the demonstrated ability to successfully work virtually.

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