MLS Grid Growth Continues; New Partnership with REcolorado®
SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MLS Grid is proud to announce REcolorado, Colorado’s largest real estate multiple listing service (MLS) with more than 27,000 subscribers across Colorado, is joining the MLS Grid and will use the platform to provide data services. REcolorado will also attain an ownership interest in the organization and a seat on MLS Grid’s Board of Managers which oversees a mission of modernizing real estate data delivery.
“Forming partnerships with future-focused organizations, both locally and nationally, that strengthen the value of REcolorado provides to real estate professionals and consumers, is a fundamental part of our strategy and will remain among our goals for 2022,” said Gene Millman, president and CEO of REcolorado. “With technology and data playing an increasingly critical role in every part of the real estate transaction, joining MLS Grid solidifies REcolorado’s position as a leading data and real estate engine, as well as a collaborative industry partner.”
MLS Grid supports multiple listing services (MLSs) in their vital role of delivering timely, accurate and comprehensive data to subscribers and technology companies. With nearly 600 MLSs nationwide, it can be a daunting task for MLSs to compile data from numerous markets to fuel websites, marketing systems, market analytics, and brokerage management systems. MLS Grid streamlines real estate data access, management and compliance.
“We’re pleased to offer an easy and efficient way for MLSs like REcolorado to deliver data feeds from one centralized source,” said MLS Grid CEO, Joseph Szurgyi. “Forward-thinking MLS leaders founded MLS Grid to be an affordable, reliable way for MLSs to streamline data services and compliance. It simplifies the process with one license agreement and alleviates key challenges MLSs face when delivering and monitoring data.”
The Real Estate Standards Organization’s (RESO) Web API powers MLS Grid, as it is the industry’s most cutting-edge way to transport data. RESO Web API is built on trusted, open technology standards allowing any organization can use it to quickly, efficiently, and securely deliver or receive data.
“Fueled by the state’s largest network of real estate professionals, REcolorado is focused on being good stewards of our customers’ data while also making it available to power technology tools with accurate and up-to-date information,” Millman said. “Joining MLS Grid aligns with our mission to leverage emerging technology, provide outstanding service, and engage with the industry through partnerships that facilitate the services real estate agents provide to facilitate thier buying, selling, and renting goals.”
MLS Grid works with more than 1,200 technology companies and supports over 35,000 websites nationwide.
About MLS Grid
MLS Grid was built by a nationwide network of leading multiple listing services to help real estate brokers, technology partners, and MLSs to deliver an easier way to provide standardized data. Currently comprised of 12 major MLSs representing over 250,000 members and subscribers, the goal of MLS Grid is to offer a single point of access and management for RESO standardized data being provided by MLSs and brokers. MLS Grid eliminates technology development and other redundancies through MLS collaboration while allowing participating MLSs to preserve their "localization" of standardized data. MLS Grid has successfully worked with data from connectMLS, Matrix, Paragon, and Realtracs MLS systems. More information is at MLSGrid.com.
About REcolorado®
REcolorado® is the largest Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in Colorado with over 27,000 professionals who operate throughout the state. It is REALTOR® owned and serves real estate professionals including the members of Denver Metro Association of REALTORS®, Mountain Metro Association of REALTORS®, REALTORS® of Central Colorado, South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association, and Steamboat Springs Board of REALTORS®. REcolorado is also the provider of the public site REcolorado.com, which includes home listings and access to agents across the state.
MLS Grid partners with Spokane Association of REALTORS®, RMLS Alliance
Data service provider continues growth, offering solutions to MLSs of all sizes, platforms
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MLS Grid is further streamlining real estate data by joining forces with Spokane Association of REALTORS® (SAR) and RMLS Alliance, LLC (RMLS). SAR and RMLS both use Black Knight’s Paragon platform and will offer their data services through MLS Grid beginning Sept. 14, 2021. RMLS includes the Capital Area Association of REALTORS®, Egyptian Board of REALTORS®, the Peoria Area Association of REALTORS® and the Quad City Area REALTORS®.
MLS Grid is powered by the Real Estate Standard Organization’s (RESO) Web API, which is the industry’s cutting-edge data transportation method. This platform is built on trusted, open technology standards to enable quick and efficient use by any organization.
“We’re excited for this partnership because MLS Grid gives us an affordable way to make it easier for our customers to receive data feeds,” said SAR Denise Ware
MLS Systems Administrator. “Partnering with MLS Grid also keeps our data standardized and future-proof.”
“Working with MLS Grid supports our efforts to keep brokerages connected to the most reliable data available,” said Sharon Smith, RMLS General Manager and CEO Quad City Area REALTORS®.
With nearly 600 MLSs nationwide, MLS Grid solves brokerages’ problems with combining data from numerous markets to fuel websites, marketing systems, market analytics and brokerage management systems. MLS Grid streamlines real estate data access, management, and compliance, while also supporting the multiple listing service (MLS) role of delivering timely, accurate and comprehensive data to subscribers and technology companies.
“MLS Grid’s automated license agreement and personalized support simplifies the data distribution process for MLSs,” said MLS Grid CEO, Joseph Szurgyi. “These measures provide transparency into how data is being consumed and provides compliance, administrative facilitation and billing solutions to MLSs.”
MLS Grid works with more than 1000 technology companies and brokerages supporting over 23,000 websites and applications in several MLS markets.
About MLS Grid
MLS Grid was built by a nationwide network of leading multiple listing services to help real estate brokers, technology partners, and MLSs to deliver an easier way to provide standardized data. Currently comprised of 12 MLSs representing over 250,000 members and subscribers, the goal of MLS Grid is to offer a single point of access and management for RESO standardized data being provided by MLSs and brokers. MLS Grid eliminates technology development and other redundancies through MLS collaboration while allowing participating MLSs to preserve their "localization" of standardized data. MLS Grid has successfully worked with data from connectMLS, Matrix, Paragon, and Realtracs MLS systems. More information is at MLSGrid.com.
About Spokane Association of REALTORS®
The Spokane Association of REALTORS® was founded in 1911 as the voice for real estate in Spokane County, Washington. Today, the association has more than 2,500 broker and affiliate members. It wholly owns and operates a multiple listing service on behalf of its members.
About RMLS Alliance, LLC
RMLS Alliance, LLC was created in 2018 by the Capital Area Association of REALTORS®, the Peoria Area Association of REALTORS®, the Egyptian Board of REALTORS® and the Quad City Area REALTORS®. RMLS serves approximately 3,000 subscribers and is the private cooperative real estate professional’s use for access to thousands of residential and commercial listings. RMLS footprint shares borders with four different states, involving 61 counties, more than 30,000 square miles and serves more than 2 million customers. RMLS is a shareholder-owned corporation.
MLS Grid continues expansion, goes live with Austin Board of REALTORS®
SALT LAKE CITY, April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MLS Grid announced today the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR) and its MLS, the Austin/Central Texas Realty Information Service (ACTRIS) MLS will offer its data services through the Grid beginning April 19, 2021. This partnership comes as MLS Grid continues to blaze the trail in moving the industry forward to modernize real estate data delivery.
The Real Estate Standards Organization’s (RESO) Web API powers MLS Grid, as it is the industry’s most cutting-edge way to transport data. This platform is built on trusted, open technology standards so any organization can use it to quickly and efficiently deliver or receive data.
“The Central Texas region is one of the fastest-growing and fastest-moving housing markets in the country, so it’s imperative that the brokerages and vendors serving our marketplace are connected to the most reliable and intuitive tools available,” said Stan Martin, chief operating officer for the Austin Board of REALTORS®. “ACTRIS strongly believes in data integrity and innovation to deliver an orderly marketplace, and MLS Grid will allow our MLS to efficiently provide data feeds with standardized modern technology.”
MLS Grid supports multiple listing services (MLSs) in their vital role of delivering timely, accurate and comprehensive data to subscribers and technology companies. With nearly 600 MLSs nationwide, it can be a daunting task to roll up data from numerous markets to fuel websites, marketing systems, market analytics and brokerage management systems. MLS Grid streamlines real estate data access, management and compliance.
“We’re pleased to offer an easy and efficient way for MLSs like ACTRIS to deliver data feeds from one centralized source,” said MLS Grid CEO, Joseph Szurgyi. “Forward-thinking MLS leaders founded MLS Grid to be an affordable, reliable way to outsource data services and compliance. It simplifies the process with one license agreement and alleviates key challenges MLSs face when delivering and monitoring data.”
The ACTRIS MLS serves 16,000 real estate professionals, providing the most complete, accurate, up-to-date property listing information for the 18-county Central Texas region. The Austin Board of REALTORS® has over 14,000 members, providing real estate professionals the knowledge, connections, and intelligence they need to succeed on their own terms since 1926.
MLS Grid works with more than 600 technology companies and supports over 15,000 websites in several MLS markets.
About MLS Grid
MLS Grid was built by a nationwide network of leading multiple listing services to help real estate brokers, technology partners, and MLSs to deliver an easier way to provide standardized data. Currently comprised of 12 major MLSs representing over 250,000 members and subscribers, the goal of MLS Grid is to offer a single point of access and management for RESO standardized data being provided by MLSs and brokers. MLS Grid eliminates technology development and other redundancies through MLS collaboration while allowing participating MLSs to preserve their "localization" of standardized data. More information is at MLSGrid.com.
About the Austin Board of REALTORS®
The Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR) is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the needs of Central Texas REALTORS® and homebuyers, sellers, and renters for nearly a century. Through professional development, grassroots advocacy, and community, we give our 14,000+ members the power they need to ensure people have homes. Our multiple listing services (MLS) connects both agents and consumers with the most accurate and robust real estate marketplace in the region. For more information, contact the ABoR public relations team at abor@echristianpr.com. For the latest local housing market listings, visit AustinHomeSearch.com.
MLS Grid Earns Innovator Award Finalist Selection
SALT LAKE CITY, June 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MLS Grid, the real estate industry collaborative of multiple listing services (MLSs) providing an easy way to deliver standardized data, has earned a coveted spot as a “2019 Inman Innovator Award” finalist.
Inman, real estate’s top news and information source, said it selected MLS Grid based on its “platform that offers a single license agreement and a single, standardized listing data feed for brokers and vendors who want to pull property data from MLSs in different markets.”
Brad Inman, publisher of Inman, said, “The Inman Innovators represent the boldest minds in real estate working to change how the industry does business.”
Joseph Szurgyi, CEO of MLS Grid, praised the advances his organization has made through the collaboration of 10 leading MLSs, including Austin MLS (Texas), Carolina MLS (North and South Carolina), Heartland MLS (Kansas City), MARIS (St. Louis), MIBOR (Indianapolis), MRED (Chicagoland), Stellar MLS (Central and Southwest Florida), NorthstarMLS (Minnesota), Northwest MLS (Seattle), and Realtracs (Tennessee).
“This honor confirms the importance and impact that unified standards are having on the real estate industry,” Szurgyi said. “MLS Grid can help any size MLS meet RESO standards, offer a standard license agreement for vendors, and give real estate brokerages the ability to pull from one data feed, using one set of rules, and one compliance process. That’s what makes us an industry game changer.”
The annual Inman Innovator Awards highlight the most forward-thinking organizations and individuals who are working to shape the future of the real estate industry. With the MLS Grid platform, the company is delivering a more efficient system of standardized data delivery that eliminates technology development and other redundancies through MLS collaboration.
The MLS Grid platform offers a RESO-compliant Web API (which replaces RETS, created in 1999), is RESO Data Dictionary complaint (staring with IDX, VOW and Back Office use), and a data feed is accessible by signing a single license agreement. The result is real estate brokers, technology partners, and MLSs benefit from reduced expenses and increased efficiencies by using the MLS Grid single-data access point and one standard license agreement.
About MLS Grid
MLS Grid was built by a nationwide network of leading multiple listing services to help real estate brokers, technology partners, and MLSs to deliver an easier way to provide standardized data. Currently comprised of 10 major MLSs representing nearly 250,000 members and subscribers, the goal of MLS Grid is to offer a single point of access and management for RESO standardized data being provided by MLSs and brokers. MLS Grid eliminates technology development and other redundancies through MLS collaboration while allowing participating MLSs to preserve their "localization" of standardized data. More information is at MLSGrid.com.
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