The Modern MLS: From Listing Hub to Data Steward

Above, Thomas L. Reed As conversations around data ownership, access and interoperability continue to intensify, the role of MLSs is coming into sharper focus—a dialogue that will become more important as the industry shifts toward being more data-driven and technology-dependent.  “Listing data isn’

How to Handle Potentially Thorny Affordable Housing Convos With Clients

It’s Real Estate Agent 101 to highlight any or all positive attributes around a home for sale. After all, many buyers may be unfamiliar with the surrounding area, so showcasing things like parks, shopping areas, schools and more can only move the process forward. But what about things that most peop

Drew Barrymore Takes Fans on a Tour of Her RV and Hints She’s Ready To Hit the Road—After Finding Buyer for $5 Million Country Retreat

Hollywood starlet Drew Barrymore is going back to basics for her summer getaway this year—revealing that she is ready to take a warm-weather adventure in an RV, just weeks after she secured a buyer for her stunning countryside retreat in Westchester County, NY. The actress, 51, took to Instagram to

Viral ‘71% zero deals’ claim clashes with NAR 2026 member data

Data makes it easier to do our jobs in real estate — but accuracy and trust are more important than ever. We live and work in an age of nearly instant information and timesaving technology. This has had a profound impact on those of us in the world of real estate. With the tools at our disposal, we