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 andContinueContinue 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 everyoneContinueContinue reading “What Standardized Data Means for Your Business  “

Jeff’s Corner: Spotlight on the Board of Managers

I thought it might be helpful to share a bit more information about an essential part of IRES, the Board of Managers. The Board of Managers is responsible for the vision, direction and financial oversight of IRES. From guiding policies to ensuring we have leading technology and integration, the board is focused on providing aContinueContinue reading “Jeff’s Corner: Spotlight on the Board of Managers”

February 2025 Stat Shot

As we enter a new year in our constantly evolving industry, we’re introducing ‘Stat Shot’ to present important data on the current state of the market. It’s also a reminder that you have tools available at your fingertips that provide a wealth of data to help serve your clients.   Closed Residential Units This month, we’reContinueContinue reading “February 2025 Stat Shot”

Our Promise to IRES Subscribers

We recognize that it’s a time of unprecedented disruption in our industry, especially here in Colorado. Every day seemingly brings new changes in the MLS landscape or more debate over rules and roles for real estate professionals, to say nothing of the cyclical ups and downs of real estate.   The IRES Board of Managers metContinueContinue reading “Our Promise to IRES Subscribers”

The Value of the MLS 

In the midst of tremendous change and turmoil in the industry, IRES firmly believes in the value of the MLS for real estate professionals including buyers, sellers and real estate brokers.   Listing Exposure   The MLS enables broader exposure for all listings. From a listing perspective, this increases exposure and the chances of securing competitive offersContinueContinue reading “The Value of the MLS “

Changes are coming to IRES MLS on or before August 15th, 2024!

Changes are coming to your MLS in response to the NAR settlement. Paramount to this transition is for all of us to understand that allegations of commission steering were at the heart of this litigation. Anything that creates the appearance of a system of multi-broker commission sharing network could bring liability on both brokers andContinueContinue reading “Changes are coming to IRES MLS on or before August 15th, 2024!”

HomeSpotter For All

HomeSpotter power users have reported using the app for a variety of purposes, all to benefit their real estate business as a whole. See below for fresh ideas on improving your business, right from your smart phone or tablet. As an Agent: I am hosting an open house, and a prospective buyer comes in whoContinueContinue reading “HomeSpotter For All”

Sentrilock How To

Whether you are a Listing Agent, Showing Agent or Listing Office Admin, Sentrilock access can be granted and one-day codes generated. Use SentriConnect app or SentriKey for Bluetooth and non-Bluetooth lockboxes. Not sure which to use? See the graphics below. Listing Agents Listing Office Admins Showing Agents

June MLS Subscriber Requested Changes

Thank you subscribers, for your input and feedback to help improve the MLS. Property Explorer: Popular Search Inside Property Explorer’s Popular Search section, we have added 1 and 2-year options to the List Date and Off Market Date dropdowns for easy access to quick dates. Add/Edit: Coming Soon The 8-day restriction for Coming Soon listingsContinueContinue reading “June MLS Subscriber Requested Changes”