Can MLSs and Consumers Agree to Make the Market Work?
One of the most popular features of any MLS system is the listing alerts agents set up for their customers or prospective customers (or the...
A Small but Mighty Team
In support of our growing customer base, product lineup, and dedication to stellar service, the small but mighty FBS Sales team of 3 has expanded...
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
I’ll keep this short and factual: once MLSs start working with FBS and license the Flexmls Platform, they stay. Our 99% MLS client renewal rate...
Tales from the Wild Part 4: The Local and Independent
The Finish Line We’ve arrived at the last blog in our four part series dedicated to MLSs who choose to stay local and independent. If...
People, Let’s Do This
Back in The Day Prior to 15+ years in real estate technology, I spent nearly 10 years working with a large Northern California Regional brokerage...
Tales From the Wild Part 3: Regionalization
When Is Regionalization The Best Option? GOAL: Unifying and consolidating multiple, local, and/or regional MLSs into one larger MLS entity. Regionalization enables full market view...
Tales From the Wild Part 2: Data Sharing
When is Data Sharing The Best Option? GOAL: Expand access and reach beyond local; maintain local MLS autonomy and identity. MLSs in large metropolitan areas...
Tales from the Wild: Local, Regional or Data Share? FBS Has You Covered!
Data sharing, regionalization, or local and independent — these are the options available to an MLS when it comes to a path for future growth....
Jay Thompson Joins FBS’s Board of Directors
I’m excited to announce that Jay Thompson has agreed to join FBS’s Board of Directors. I’ve known Jay since 2008 when we first launched Flexmls...
Results that Shine Brightly & Speak Loudly
While in some ways 2021 feels like the longest year ever, in others, it’s moving lightening-fast. As we’re blazing through the last few calendar months...
Please re-elect FBS to the RESO Board
RESO is conducting elections for open seats on the Board of Directors, and I’ve submitted my candidacy to be FBS’s representative on the Board, and...
Whew?
The other day, I wrote about the recommendation from the NAR’s MLSTEIAB (read the post to know what it means) for a best practice to...