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Future of MLS Features (2008)

8JuneMatt CohenProfessionalmls, technology

A Look Ahead – Far Ahead Introduction The purpose of this paper is to generate discussion on possible MLS system future features by providing a big picture view of the changing relationship of real estate professionals with each other and with consumers, the changing relationship of local and regional MLSs with each other, and

The Convenience and Security of Single Sign-On

8AugustMatt CohenProfessionalmls, security, standards

Improving Security While Gaining Efficiency Through Standards Introduction and Executive Summary Real estate professionals are using more systems and applications than ever, and they don’t want to have to log into each one separately. The inconvenience and inefﬁciency of multiple logins are exacerbated when users have to go back and forth between one system

Protecting Our Data: The Next Step to Improve Security in the Real Estate Industry

1AugustMatt CohenProfessionalmls, security

Strong Authentication Needed to Protect Against Login Credential Sharing and Theft Introduction MLS data is the core asset of the real estate industry, and it is crucial that it be protected. An increasing number of MLSs and real estate companies have asked Clareity to research online system access control and data protection methods in

Reﬂections on MLS Compliance

1AugustMatt CohenProfessionalcompliance, mls

Earlier this year, Clareity surveyed MLS executives about areas where they would appreciate some new articles/blogs from us. One of the most asked-for areas was “IDX & VOW compliance audits”. I’ve spoken on this subject in some depth several times in recent years at Clareity’s MLS Executive Workshop, which left me pondering what new

Transaction Coordinators: An Underutilized Asset to Residential Real Estate

1JuneMatt CohenProfessionalbrokerage, transaction management

Introduction This white paper examines: The responsibilities of Transaction Coordinator (TC) and how it beneﬁts the Broker, Agent and Consumer. The synergies created between a Transaction Management Platform and a Transaction Coordinator. Case studies of current Brokers’ Transaction Coordinators Programs. Many residential Real Estate Brokers have adopted and implemented a Transaction Coordinator program within the