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 “
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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,ContinueContinue reading “Stat Shot October 2025”
Listing Policies Update
Listing policies have been the subject of much discussion and debate within our industryrecently. Here’s a reminder on IRES listing policies: Active Listings The listing is on the MLS, the property can be shown to potential buyers and the seller has not yet accepted an offer. Active/Backup and Active/First Right have a contingency contract orContinueContinue reading “Listing Policies Update”
How Rayse Can Help Your Business
As you may have heard, Rayse, an all-in-one platform designed to improve transparency between real estate professionals and clients, is now available free-of-charge to IRES subscribers. If you’re wondering if the tool is worth learning, we connected with Bryan Sanburg, Owner/Realtor at NextHome Rocky Mountain, to talk about how he’s using Rayse and the valueContinueContinue reading “How Rayse Can Help Your Business “
Most Homebuyers Think Brokers Do Less Than 15 Hours of Work — IRES MLS Just Fixed That
The truth about broker value and the free tool that finally proves it. FORT COLLINS, Colo. — August 11, 2025 — IRES MLS, one of the leading multiple listing services in Colorado, has officially launched Rayse as a complimentary benefit for all of its subscribers. Rayse is a first-of-its-kind agent value platform, designed to helpContinueContinue reading “Most Homebuyers Think Brokers Do Less Than 15 Hours of Work — IRES MLS Just Fixed That “
Jeff’s Corner: Reflecting on One Year Since the NAR Settlement
This month marks one year since we began implementing policy changes required bythe NAR settlement. The settlement was initially announced on March 15, 2024, andAugust 17, 2024 marked the deadline for MLSs like IRES to implement the terms. As welook back on the past year, I’d like to acknowledge great work by our staff toContinueContinue reading “Jeff’s Corner: Reflecting on One Year Since the NAR Settlement”
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”
June Stat Shot: Takeaways
As peak homebuying and selling season approaches, we want to highlight a couple of new reports that provide insight on what buyers and sellers are looking for as they shop for real estate. We hope this data gives you some actionable ideas to help you better target potential clients. Generational Trends NAR’s 2025 Home BuyersContinueContinue reading “June Stat Shot: Takeaways”
IRES Staff Spotlight: Tiffany Thatcher, Customer Care Specialist
Tiffany Thatcher handles customer support for IRES and is a key part of the IRES team. She supports subscribers and the IRES team with her careful attention to detail, kindness and dedication to IRES. Thank you for everything you do, Tiffany! Get to know Tiffany better through a Q&A: What do you do at IRES?ContinueContinue reading “IRES Staff Spotlight: Tiffany Thatcher, Customer Care Specialist”
Jeff’s Corner
RESO Spring Conference Last month, I attended the RESO 2025 Spring Conference, where I connected with colleagues across the country and participated in important conversations about real estate standards. I was also fortunate to host the Broker Spotlight: Why Brokers Need RESO, and What Brokers Want From Us panel alongside Nina Dosanjh of Vanguard Properties.ContinueContinue reading “Jeff’s Corner”
IRES MLS: Come Home to Colorado 