June
2015

ISSUE
No. 71

WAV Group Report
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Trulia in the Zillow Era


By Victor Lund


As an analyst for many brokerages, franchises, and MLSs, WAV Group looks carefully at reports from publishers to understand dynamics that can be leveraged to enhance performance. Sometimes, we encourage firms to keep their strategy the same. At other times we encourage . . . READ MORE!

By Marilyn Wilson

NAR announced its Core Standard program for local Associations just over a year ago.   In essence it is designed to help every association ensure that they are delivering a minimum standard of code of . . . READ MORE!

Putting Marketing on Autopilot
By Kevin Hawkins

Today, not a single agent among the nearly 3,000 that staff 170 RE/MAX of New Jersey offices is marketing a single listing. That's because their marketing is on 'Autopilot." . . .   READ MORE!  

Austin Board of REALTORS? Seeks New MLS Director

By Marilyn Wilson
The Austin Board of REALTORS? is seeking an MLS Director to lead its 11,000 member Multiple Listing Service, ACTRIS. The company is looking for a progressive Leader and Manager adept at creating  . . .   READ MORE!  
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An Industry At Risk

By Victor Lund


I am an optimist, so I live under the warm blanket of confidence that everything is going to be all right. But during the past month of traveling to every corner of our nation, I have encountered the twisty, curvy road to  . . .  READ MORE!

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By Kevin Hawkins

The old clich? "You get one chance to make a first impression" still resonates with me, particularly when I attend a real estate conference and listen to panels and presentations. Each speaker, moderator and panelist has the opportunity to make a  . . .  READ MORE!