A Letter From Your CEO

Dear IRES Subscribers,  Many of you have been busy! Almost every market metric has improved compared to this time last year.  New listings, pending sales and closed sales are up. So are median and average sales prices. The market is adding new inventory faster. Month’s supply of inventory has increased, but still is at aContinue reading "A Letter From Your CEO"

Is the HomeSpotter App Useful to Me?

Real Estate Professionals tend to be "out" - out at a listing appointment, on a showing, networking, or managing your life outside of work at soccer practice, a grocery store, or while having your car's oil changed. IRES MLS and HomeSpotter have teamed up to give you the best of both worlds: IRES MLS andContinue reading "Is the HomeSpotter App Useful to Me?"

NAR Settlement and the Value of the MLS 

The MLS that enables you to help your clients buy and sell a home. It’s easy to overlook the significance of having accurate, timely, and comprehensive market data all in one place.  The consistency and accuracy of MLS data is what makes technology work for the tools you use every day.

In Your Toolbox: Stats with IRES MLS

When you subscribe to IRES MLS, you are also subscribing to a suite of tools integrated with our data that allow you to provide top-tier service as a real estate agent. Today we are featuring one of our most versatile tools: InfoSparks. What Does InfoSparks Do For Me? InfoSparks allows you to pull customized statsContinue reading "In Your Toolbox: Stats with IRES MLS"

Recent Subscriber Requested Changes

As always, your feedback is appreciated! Recently, IRES MLS delivered several subscriber-requested changes to make your business run more smoothly. Below is a recap of the changes: Could You Add Fire Mitigation Certificate to Add/Edit Dropdown List? Yes. Done! On Add/Edit Step 7: Documents, you will now be able to find the "Fire Mitigation Certificate"Continue reading "Recent Subscriber Requested Changes"

Together, We Raise the Bar

IRES Voted as a "Best MLS" in 6 Categories! Thank You! Your feedback on the annual survey has garnered IRES top accolades among our MLS peers across the nation. Real estate is a demanding career, requiring you to be your best. You should expect nothing less from your MLS provider. The tools, training, data quality,Continue reading "Together, We Raise the Bar"

2023 IRES MLS Wrap up

Photo by Rodolfo Quiru00f3s on Pexels.com You Asked, We Listened. This past year, IRES has listened to your requests and changed our system to better serve you. Need us to prove it? Absolutely! Based on independent survey feedback from over 650 IRES Subscribers, we ranked as a BEST MLS among our peers. Below are theContinue reading "2023 IRES MLS Wrap up"

5 New Fields in IRES MLS

You asked, and we listened. We've added new input fields to the database and they will be appearing as follows: 1. Trash Provider Definition: A field for Subscribers to enter the properties waste management vendors whether that’s 1 or more.Location: UtilitiesFor Listing Types: Residential-Detached Attached Income Property Commercial Sale Commercial Lease Vacant Land/Lots Farm and Ranch Mobile/Manufactured 2.Continue reading "5 New Fields in IRES MLS"

Matthew Ferrara: Success Starts by Believing You’re Worth It

"Matthew is one of real estate's widest thinkers, strategists and consultants. He has authored many articles and papers read by many of the top brass in real estate. "- Marc Davidson, 1000 Watt Consulting As you look ahead to fresh opportunities, remember you’re part of a dynamic, innovative industry that always meets the challenges ofContinue reading "Matthew Ferrara: Success Starts by Believing You’re Worth It"

3 Lessons from Valerie Garcia for 2024

Valerie is a storyteller, author, moderator, keynote speaker, and a positive force for good in real estate. Her range of expertise is wide as is her influence. She is well-known, respected and loved by so many people. Her contribution adds a bit of sparkle and magic to this series of advice from the experts.  AsContinue reading "3 Lessons from Valerie Garcia for 2024"