Bright MLS and T3 Sixty Launch Home Demand Index to Provide Real-Time Insight Into Homebuyer Demand

“The Bright T3 Home Demand Index is a key part of Bright MLS’s strategy to create a nimbler, more valuable MLS platform. Most existing housing indices track what has happened in the past; the Bright T3 Home Demand Index captures what is happening right now and, over time, helps paint a picture of buying activity into the future. This gives real estate professionals valuable real-time information that they can use to better price homes for their clients; in addition, consumers can access the information to analyze purchase opportunities. “

Very cool. Reminds me a bit of ShowingTime’s Showing Index and Buyside. Presenting the data as an index and adding a graphic is smart, it makes this information digestible.

I hope they make this information will be available via an API, which I always thought was a bummer about the Showing Index.

T3 Sixty Organized Real Estate with Clint Skutchan with guest Greg Robertson.

Clint welcomes Greg Robertson, Head of Sales MLS/Assn./Franchisors for Lone Wolf Technologies who recently acquired W+R Studios’ Cloud CMA for which Greg was a Co-founder. He’s also a recognized commentator on all things Organized Real Estate via his vendoralley.com website and various podcasts.  
Greg and Clint will discuss the recent flurry of technology acquisitions and what, if anything, Association and MLS leaders should be doing to prepare for further changes to the vendor landscape in the coming year.

Registration is complimentary.

I’m looking forward to this. There has been a lot of consternation about the consolidation in the industry. I’m hoping I can provide some unique first-hand perspective on the topic.

Click here to register: T3 Webinar with Clint and Greg

I’m discussing “Front End of Choice- Where do we go from here?” with Alley Cats. Tomorrow, Mar 16 at 3:00 PM PDT on @joinClubhouse. Join us! joinclubhouse.com/event/maGXkqkq

I just wanted to drop a plug for my book The Art of the CMA. It was always a goal of mine to write a book and I am super happy with the results. I had started this project thinking I would be speaking live and promoting book sales at these events. Then the pandemic changed everything. Luckily the sales have been steady and the reviews have been great…

“Real Estate Agent Must Buy Book of The Year
This book has a surprising amount of useful information. The tactics are surprisingly actionable, which is really nice for a new real estate agent like myself, or for someone seasoned, or even if you aren’t in real estate but need business guidance, this book shows you some pretty great steps for ideas of generating business that covers more than the narrow scope it intended…

Best Actionable Real Estate Book I’ve Read
Read this in its entirety over two days. Quick read, very informative, and I highly recommend it. Not your usual (and typical) real estate book. I was already a huge fan of Cloud CMA and the positive impact it had on my business. I liked how it wasn’t just trying to sell you the CMA service the whole time…

Just Get It!
Fantastic! Is this a book just about CMAs? No, not by a long-shot. The Art of the CMA contains a wealth of real estate industry insight and guidance no matter your experience as a Realtor. The book is a blueprint on engagement with the lifeblood of an agent’s career – the consumer. “

If you are looking for something to give your board of directors, team members (quantity discounts are available), or the real estate agent in your life, look no further.

Another idea is that I can speak at your next online event. If you pre-order books you can send them to your attendees afterward. Just drop me a line if you are interested.

Plus, if you order from my website, I’ll personalize your copy and autograph each book.

Click Here To Order=> The Art of the CMA

Yesterday was the anniversary of the day we lost Pat Bybee in 2013. It made me think of the others we have lost along the way. Most recently Freddy Sarabia, due to COVID.

It looks like there’s a light at the end of the tunnel with the vaccine rollout now hitting its stride and hopefully, by the end of the year, we will all be able to see each other again. But sad we will not raise a glass with these faces again.

Zillow Announces Plans to Hire More Than 2,000 Employees Nationwide in 2021

The majority of the new or coming-soon roles in tech, mortgage and loans, product and software development and more are categorized as remote and hybrid positions — open to applicants across the country. New roles also include a mix of in-office and field roles

Holy shit. If anyone at Zillow wants a discount code for the Vendor Alley Job Board just drop me a line.

My first Clubhouse event was a big hit! Thank you to everyone who participated. I’m going to make this a recurring event, I’m calling the room, “Alley Cats”.

Every Tuesday at 3PM PT we will choose 1 topic and discuss it for 1 hour. It’s that simple. I will announce the topic ahead of time. If you want to make a topic suggestion, hit me up.

This week we discussed, what actually is an “active user”. We had a great conversation with MLS vendors, brokers, agents, and third-party vendors.

Don’t miss out. iPhone only for now and requires an invite. Let me know if you need one. Join us next week. See link below:

Alley Cats – Tuesday, March 16th.