First conference

First pack

First TripIt 

First flight

First Uber cab

First check in

First hug

First watery eyes 

First smile

First drink

First session

First dinner

First ribeye

First bottle of wine

First Facetime home

First lobby bar

First last call

First hangover 

First “what time you heading out?”

First exit row

First “just landed”

First ride home

First “I love my own bed”

See you soon

Justice Department Withdraws from Settlement with the National Association of Realtors

“Today the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division filed a notice of withdrawal of consent to a proposed settlement with the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The department has also filed to voluntarily dismiss its complaint without prejudice. The department determined that the settlement will not adequately protect the department’s rights to investigate other conduct by NAR that could impact competition in the real estate market and may harm home sellers and home buyers. The department is taking this action to permit a broader investigation of NAR’s rules and conduct to proceed without restriction. “

This is one of those “good news, bad news” sort of thing. San Diego is going to be lit!

Software Engineer – Markt

“Under minimal supervision of the Director of Data & Analytics, the Software Engineer will develop, test, maintain and support high-performance, innovative applications. Responsibilities will include analyzing and troubleshooting complex software problems and providing solutions using the latest software methods and technologies. Software Engineer will also be asked to provide recommendations for application and system improvements. The Software Engineer works on most phases of applications systems analysis and programming activities and occasionally will provide guidance to less experienced analysts and/or programmers.”

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Word on the street is that Rene is joining Bright MLS this month. His current position is Director of MLS Engagement at NAR. I’m told he will be the Head of Customer Advocacy. More details soon.