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Staff Spotlight: John Stegner
This month, we’re getting to know one of the newer members of our team, John Stegner. John is a client support and training specialist, assisting IRES subscribers with utilizing the MLS. You’ll see John visiting brokerages, and he teaches classes on IRES to help subscribers get the most out of the tools available. We encourageContinue reading "Staff Spotlight: John Stegner"
Sharpen Your Skills with Rayse, Client Searches, IRES Essentials
There’s one month left to take advantage of our classes and professional development opportunities this year! Check out these learning and development opportunities in December: Rayse: Your Value Proposition Platform: This class shows you how to use IRES’s newest tool, Rayse. Rayse is an all-in-one platform designed to improve transparency between real estate professionals andContinue reading "Sharpen Your Skills with Rayse, Client Searches, IRES Essentials"
Jeff’s Corner: Year in Review and What’s Ahead in 2026
As we wrap up the year, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on a few key highlights from the year and share what’s ahead in 2026. I’m incredibly proud of the work we’ve accomplished together in 2025. Despite navigating a turbulent market and continued industry shifts, our subscribers, staff and partners remain focused,Continue reading "Jeff’s Corner: Year in Review and What’s Ahead in 2026"
IRES Acts: November 2025
Thank you for consistently providing feedback that helps us improve IRES. Here are a few updates we’ve recently made based on subscriber feedback: Collapsible Index in IRES Contracts: We added the ability to collapse the index on the right-hand side when looking at a contract in the IRES Contracts system, offering a more full-screen viewContinue reading "IRES Acts: November 2025"
Jeff’s Corner: A Moment of Gratitude
Snow is starting to accumulate in the mountains and the beautiful fall colors have mostly faded away above the plains. The transition from fall to winter is always a reflective time for me. In a tumultuous industry, it’s important to take time to be thankful for the people that make this business the colorful andContinue reading "Jeff’s Corner: A Moment of Gratitude "
What Standardized Data Means for Your Business
Takeaways from the RESO Fall Conference By Mitch Walker As Director of Product Management at IRES MLS, I recently attended the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) Fall Conference, a gathering focused on how data standards are shaping the present and future of real estate. The message was clear: when systems speak the same language everyoneContinue reading "What Standardized Data Means for Your Business "
Stat Shot October 2025
We regularly hear “real estate is local” but it can be hard to make sense of the local market, particularly in a year like 2025. Your perception of the local market is influenced by the news, the successes of your peers and the needs of your customer base. Your clients, without your counsel and expertise,Continue reading "Stat Shot October 2025"
Don’t Stress, Sign Up for AutoPay!
If you’re not enrolled in AutoPay, it’s time to sign up! AutoPay allows you to automatically pay your IRES invoices using your checking or savings account or credit card, so it’s one less thing for you to worry about. With AutoPay, you won’t forget to make a payment. Any subscriber who misses a payment getsContinue reading "Don’t Stress, Sign Up for AutoPay! "
Level Up Your Career
Looking to take your career to the next level? Want fresh leadership experience? Have opinions about today’s real estate landscape and want to do something about them? If any of these apply to you, we encourage you to apply for the IRES MLS Board of Managers. We’re looking for three members to join our board. Continue reading "Level Up Your Career "
Agent Toolbox: CubiCasa
Have you been including floorplans on your listings? If the answer is no, it’s time to rethink that approach. According to the WAV Group Floor Plan Consumer Interest Survey: 95% of buyers are more likely to take a closer look at a listing if it includes a floorplan 93% of buyers believe agents who includeContinue reading "Agent Toolbox: CubiCasa "
IRES MLS: Come Home to Colorado 