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VestaPlus [Sponsor]
My thanks to VestaPlus™ for sponsoring Vendor Alley this month.
VestaPlus continues to push practical innovation in MLS technology with tools that help MLSs and agents work more efficiently and deliver better service to their members and clients. They offer a full suite of MLS solutions, including the VestaPlus™ MLS system, MLSGo™ mobile app, MarketSnap™, ShowingsPlus™, SearchPlus™, and CheckMate™ compliance software, all built with an emphasis on speed, usability, and real-world workflows.
This month I want to spotlight CheckMate™, their AI-powered compliance platform that’s gaining traction nationally with MLSs of all sizes. CheckMate not only flags potential listing policy issues, it uses machine learning and automation to help teams maintain data accuracy and streamline compliance workflows, reducing manual work while keeping listing data cleaner and more reliable.
If you haven’t looked at their stack recently, now’s probably a good time.
My thanks again to them for sponsoring Vendor Alley.
A New MLS Vendor Enters the Chat
“After evaluating multiple MLS software platforms, we found reData MLS to be the fastest, most innovative, and technologically advanced.” -Crystal McCaslin, NMMLS Board Chair
I guess it was just a matter of time. UtahRealEstate.com has had their own homegrown MLS system for a while now. And just like other MLS organizations (think TheMLS/CLAW – VESTAPlus) they have decided to enter the vendor game.
I think New Mexico MLS (NMMLS) is a good start. With about 1,200 members is will be a perfect proving ground. NMMLS has already adopted the AlignedShowings property showing solution via UtahRealEstate.com’s ownership of MLSAligned.
I spoke to Brad Bjelke, CEO of UtahRealEstate.com briefly about the shift, and he told me that their goal isn’t to take over the world, but they think their MLS system could be a good solution for many MLS organizations. If you’re an MLS organization and want to find out more they have a pretty cool URL, https://realestatedata.com.
I secretly love when MLS organizations get in to the vendor game. As we all know, it’s a lot harder than it looks.
Richard Gibbens is new CEO of Intermountain MLS
Intermountain MLS Welcomes Richard Gibbens as CEO
“Richard most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Bluegrass REALTORS®, where he led strategic modernization initiatives, strengthened broker collaboration, and advanced data and technology capabilities. Under his leadership, the organization sharpened its operational focus while building stronger alignment with brokerage partners.”
Congrats to IMLS and Richard!
TK Is Hanging It Up
“I will be leaving one of the largest, most innovative and successful organizations in the best shape ever to move forward.”
When TK took over in 1993, MIAMI had 5,000 members and one office. Today it’s 60,000 members, the largest local Realtor association in the country, larger than 44 state associations, with nearly 300 international partnerships across 77 countries. She also steered the ship through 2008, COVID, and the NAR settlement — the hat trick of industry gut-checks.
33 years is a long time to do anything. To do it at that level, at that scale, is something else entirely.
My hat’s off to you, TK. Enjoy whatever you and John want to do, whenever you want to do it. You’ve earned it.
OneKey MLS taps BPP
OneKey MLS Taps Broker Public Portal to Power Consumer Search
“This next phase of our strategy ensures that our consumer-facing experience not only reflects the integrity of MLS data, but also actively supports our participants by helping connect buyers directly with listing brokerages.”
Looks like OneKey listings will expand portal distribution to add Cribio, BPP’s national consumer search site, with opt-out preserved for brokers and sellers.
This is a significant win for BPP. OneKey is one of the largest MLSs in the country — tens of thousands of subscribers across New York City, Long Island, and the surrounding metro. Landing them as a partner is a credibility milestone.
The pitch is becoming a bit more straight forward in my eyes: accurate MLS data, fair display, direct consumer-to-listing-brokerage connections, no ad model. That last part matters. In a post-settlement world where broker value is under a microscope, an MLS choosing to power its consumer experience through a platform that attributes rather than monetizes the listing relationship is a deliberate strategic signal. Although some industry players have pushed back on the overall value proposition of sending on-line leads to listing agents.
But, worth watching whether this accelerates adoption among other major MLSs. OneKey signing on makes the next conversation a lot easier for Dan Troup and his team. Congrats!
Matt Consalvo set to retire in 2027
ARMLS’ Matt Consalvo to Retire in 2027
“NTREIS CEO, Chris Carrillo, remarked “today, we celebrate not just a retirement announcement, but the remarkable journey of a true mentor, industry leader, and friend. Matt is more than just a colleague; he embodies the best of our industry. His humility and almost clairvoyant intellect have guided us through challenges, and his unwavering commitment to our MLS community has left an indelible mark.”
Well said.
CoStar strikes back
CoStar Group Reiterates Strategic Initiatives to Prioritize Profitable Growth and Increase Long-term Stockholder Value
“Third Point appears intent on spinning a yarn of Board complacency and “quixotic” investment. Their story is completely detached from reality. Following a review process that Third Point and D.E. Shaw suggested with participation from their Board nominees, the Board unanimously recommended a plan involving accelerated profitability for Homes.com, additional investments in our core platforms, incremental capital return, stockholder-aligned executive compensation, and greater investor transparency. Unhappy with the conclusions of the independent Board they helped pick, Third Point, like a child with a board game, wants to throw the pieces off the board.”
I did some digging based on a tip. What I found was Third Point invested in Rocket last year which changes the optics for me a bit. Could there be a bit of game play here? Maybe. Maybe not. But, as I said in my last post, I still wouldn’t bet against Andy Florance.
But in my last episode of Industry Relations, recorded before the CoStar news broke, I asked Jack Miller his thoughts on CoStar and he had a brilliant take.
From Jack’s perspective it’s still about product market fit. In my 2026 predictions I said that we were going to see a shift in the strategies of non-Zillow portals. So far Realtor.com has announced their Realtor + app, and I think Homes.com is going to have to think of something that answers Jack’s take.
Hive MLS grows
West Metro Board of REALTORS joins Hive MLS as its 20th Member
“West Metro joining Hive is a powerful example of what our cooperative model is all about,” said Daniel Jones, CEO of Hive MLS. “They share in our belief in the strength of community, where associations gain influence by working together, the value of collaboration across markets to support brokers and agents with better tools, and the importance of connectivity through modern systems and seamless data exchange. We look forward to West Metro helping to strengthen our Hive.”
Interesting model. One thing I’m looking forward to about MLS Reset is getting a chance to learning more from Daniel and others on their unique business models.
Aligned Showings [Sponsor]
Thanks to Aligned Showings for supporting Vendor Alley this month.
Aligned Showings is a modern showing and scheduling platform built to serve agents, teams, and MLSs directly. It handles appointment booking, confirmations, messaging, feedback, and notifications — all in a clean, intuitive interface. Aligned Showings is one of the most successful MLS led technology solutions in the industry.
They just wrapped up 2025 and the numbers caught my eye:
- 2.3 million approved showings in 2025
- 4.6 million approved showings to date
- 792,000+ feedback responses collected
- 24,888 average daily user sessions
Fun stat: Showings are scheduled on average 1 day, 3 hours, and 28 minutes in advance. (Their busiest day? April 4th. Slowest? Christmas. Sounds about right.)
They also shipped a ton of product this year — route planning for approved showings, calendar sync, bulk team management, rebooking, feedback tabs, activity reports, and more. It’s the kind of steady, practical improvement that doesn’t make headlines but makes the tool better every month.
If your MLS is exploring showing solutions, Aligned Showings is worth a look.
My thanks again to them for sponsoring Vendor Alley.
