MLS and the Changing Real Estate Landscape We’re in the closing weeks of a tumultuous year for real estate. All of us here at IRES hope that for our subscribers, this has been background noise for you while serving clients, selling properties and enjoying professional success. There is good news for us to consider asContinueContinue reading “2024 Letter from CEO Jeff Bosch “
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2024 Wrap Up
As we approach the end of 2024 and the start of the holiday season, we would like to take a moment to reflect on our remarkable journey and achievements throughout the year. We made it a priority to listen to what our subscribers need and make improvements that allow you to do your job moreContinueContinue reading “2024 Wrap Up”
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 “
Who is Responsible for the Compliance with the NAR Settlement?
In a word, IRES. While we prepare for the implementation deadline for the new rules supporting the changes in the NAR settlement, IRES is making changes to our Rules and enforcement process. IRES approaches all compliance in an educate first, fine second manner. That said, the implications of not following the terms of the settlementContinueContinue reading “Who is Responsible for the Compliance with the NAR Settlement?”
What Policy Changes are Required by the MLS to be in Compliance with the NAR Settlement?
Eliminate and prohibit any requirement of offers of compensation on an MLS between listing brokers or sellers to buyer brokers or other buyer representatives. Retain, and define, “cooperation” for MLS Participation. Eliminate and prohibit MLS Participants, Subscribers, and sellers from making any offers of compensation on an MLS to buyer brokers or other buyer representatives. Require an MLSContinueContinue reading “What Policy Changes are Required by the MLS to be in Compliance with the NAR Settlement?”
Important Considerations Relating to the NAR Settlement
There are many things to consider when adapting to the new practice changes. One important and in-depth resource is NAR Settlement FAQs. IRES recommends you also rely on your brokerage leadership, counsel, CAR, and/or DORA for all questions regarding representation agreements. What if I am not a REALTOR®? IRES Rules, updated as necessary to complyContinueContinue reading “Important Considerations Relating to the NAR Settlement”
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
IRES MLS: Come Home to Colorado 