Point2 Agent Real Estate Marketing Blog » Listing Syndication http://point2agentblog.com Real Estate, Marketing, Software Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:05:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Listing Syndication: An Overview http://point2agentblog.com/2011/11/08/listing-syndication-overview/ http://point2agentblog.com/2011/11/08/listing-syndication-overview/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:01:23 +0000 Chris de Jong http://point2agentblog.com/?p=7632 Later this week The National Association of REALTORS® MLS Committee will receive the report and recommendation of the Presidential Advisory Group (PAG) at the annual meetings in Anaheim.

To help sort out the issues, controversies, benefits, and fears surrounding Listing Syndication check out at this Slidecast presentation that was put together by Point2′s own Saul Klein and Linda Moola, which outlines the features and benefits of Listing Syndication to real estate professionals on all levels – from MLS/Associations, to Brokers and individual Agents.

If you have any questions, comments, or feedback we’d love to hear from you!

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After eight years with the same real estate website provider, another real estate agent recently decided it was time to move on. He switched to Point2 Agent just two weeks ago.

The reason? Fully integrated listing syndication, which was brought to this agent’s attention by his MLS – one of the over 240 that have partnered with Point2.

But there’s more to syndication than meets the eye.

listing syndication Realtor Websites With Bite: Part Two

Syndication as a trend took off around three years ago. Adoption continues to accelerate today, with one of the key drivers being that automating the publishing of listing data eliminates manual data entry and updates on third party websites, both very time consuming, error prone processes that can legally expose the agent and the broker, and unnecessarily tax productivity.

Data accuracy online and agent security are therefore two critical benefits that syndication helps the broker, the agent and their MLS (Multiple Listing Service) to manage more effectively.

Inaccurate or conflicting listings with two different prices, on two different websites, for example, can also create confusion amongst consumers.

Last but not least is wider exposure to more buyers online. Around one third of home buyers start their property search on the Internet, and over 90 percent today use the web as part of the overall property process! With the number of consumer real estate portals on the increase, syndication using an integrated website platform allows the agent to expand their advertising, access online traffic reports and generate leads without having to as much as lift a finger.

And if the syndication service is offered through the agent’s MLS, such as the case with the customer we mentioned earlier, listings also get uploaded on his own website as well, further cutting down the work needed to establish and maintain his website.

The MLS as such becomes the single point of data entry. Enter the data once, publish many times.

 

Realtor Websites With Bite: Part Two]]> http://point2agentblog.com/2011/06/02/realtor-websites-with-bite-part-two/feed/ 1 Introducing: MLS Certified – Driving Higher Standards In Property Data http://point2agentblog.com/2011/05/12/introducing-mls-certified/ http://point2agentblog.com/2011/05/12/introducing-mls-certified/#comments Thu, 12 May 2011 16:53:04 +0000 Chris de Jong http://point2agentblog.com/?p=7301 MLS CertifiedAt Point2 keeping our MLS/Association partner data up-to-date and accurate is one of our highest priorities.  We spend an inordinate amount of time making sure that every single one of the listings we syndicate out to our network of partners contains rock-solid information – something which benefits everyone from consumers all the way up to brokers and [...]]]> At Point2 keeping our MLS/Association partner data up-to-date and accurate is one of our highest priorities.  We spend an inordinate amount of time making sure that every single one of the listings we syndicate out to our network of partners contains rock-solid information – something which benefits everyone from consumers all the way up to brokers and real estate organizations.

That is why today we are proud to announce the latest initiative in our quest for data accuracy in Listing Syndication – MLS Certified.

mls certified 300x168 Introducing: MLS Certified Driving Higher Standards In Property DataThe program, launched beginning with the state of Texas will feature the MLS Certified™ logo on Realtors’ listings received from local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) organizations and associations and displayed on the Texas Association of REALTORS® (TAR) website.

A symbol of authority, quality and accuracy, MLS Certified™ is designed to instill in consumers the confidence that they are browsing original, timely and accurate real estate listings originating from the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS).

Want to learn more about MLS Certified™ and what it means for listings syndicated by Point2?  Check out our FAQ page.  Or if you have any questions or comments, we would love to hear them.

 

Introducing: MLS Certified Driving Higher Standards In Property Data]]> http://point2agentblog.com/2011/05/12/introducing-mls-certified/feed/ 6 Your Listings Everywhere, Literally http://point2agentblog.com/2011/01/25/your-listings-everywhere-literally/ http://point2agentblog.com/2011/01/25/your-listings-everywhere-literally/#comments Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:16:59 +0000 tmacala http://point2agentblog.com/?p=6766 Every so often we announce new syndication partners and give you a brief overview of who they are and what they do.  I had a look at our current list of partners, and it seems to have grown yet again. This time, rather than outlining just a few partners, I’m going to give you the [...]]]> YourListingsEverywhere 300x283 Your Listings Everywhere, LiterallyEvery so often we announce new syndication partners and give you a brief overview of who they are and what they do.  I had a look at our current list of partners, and it seems to have grown yet again.

This time, rather than outlining just a few partners, I’m going to give you the entire list (in alphabetic order, too!).  Here’s the list of current partners in our syndication network as of January 2011:

1.     Adicio.com

2.     AgentShowroom.com

3.     Backpage.com (manual Partner)

4.     Bilingual Marketing Group (aka VivaReal)

5.     CampusHomesOnline.com
(Homes near College and University Campuses)

6.     HouseHunting.ca

7.     Clickable Directories, Inc.

8.     CLR Search

9.     Craigslist (manual partner)

10.   eBay(manual partner)

11.   eBay.ca (manual Partner)

12.   Enormo

13.   Cyberhomes/AOL

14.   Foreclosure.com

15.   ePropertyStop.com

16.   FrontDoor.com

17.   Homefinder.com

18.   Homegain

19.   Hometrax (regional for SanDiego, CA)

20.   HomeTrader.ca (Canada)

21.   HotPads.com

22.   HousingBlock.com

23.   HouZoo.com

24.   InvestorLoft.com

25.   JunoDomains.com

26.   Kazork

27.   TheHousingPages

28.   MBG Partners, LLC (Mexico Buyer’s Guide)

29.   MilitaryFSBO.com

30.   Mitula (US, Canada, Mexico, Portugal, France, India) (NEW!)

31.   New York Times – Paid Partner

32.   NewsyHomes.com

33.   NTXHouseHunters.com

34.   Oodle

35.   PCS Real Estate Services

36.   Point2Homes.com

37.   PropertyShark

38.   Real Estate Active

39.   RealEstateChannel.ca (Canada)

40.   RealTown

41.   RealtyShowcase.tv

42.   RealtyPin (NEW!)

43.   Relocation.com

44.   RepeatProperty.com

45.   SecondSpace Corporation
(aka LandWatch.com and ResortScape.com)

46.   StreetSeed.com (Canada only)

47.   Trovit S.L. (United States, Canada, Argentina, Mexico, Columbia)

48.   Trulia.com

49.   Ultraforeclosure.com

50.   Unique Global Estates(Luxury Homes priced over $1 million)

51.   Vast.com

52.   VirtualTour.com

53.   VivaRealNetwork (international)

54.   Yahoo! Real Estate

55.   Zillow

56.   Zoocasa (Canada only)

Last time I had a peek at this list (which wasn’t all that long ago), it was half this size.  Maybe one of these days this list will double too! icon smile Your Listings Everywhere, Literally

Your Listings Everywhere, Literally]]> http://point2agentblog.com/2011/01/25/your-listings-everywhere-literally/feed/ 6 The First in Utah – Washington County Board of REALTORS® http://point2agentblog.com/2010/12/09/the-first-in-utah-washington-county-board-of-realtors%c2%ae/ http://point2agentblog.com/2010/12/09/the-first-in-utah-washington-county-board-of-realtors%c2%ae/#comments Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:55:08 +0000 mlust http://point2agentblog.com/?p=6518 Washington County Board Of REALTORS® today launched Utah’s first Point2 property listing syndication program. The initiative will enable WCBR’s 150 local real estate brokers and 850 agent members to publish for sale home listings across Point2’s national partner network of more than 50 high traffic consumer real estate websites and search engines, at no added cost to them.

Read the full press release here.

Please join me in welcoming the first organization from Utah to the growing list of MLSs and Associations from all across North America.

If you’re a Point2 Agent member belonging to Washington County Board of REALTORS®, you’ll be able to automatically import your listings directly from your MLS to your Point2 Agent site.  To do this you’ll just need to link your newly provided Syndication Dashboard to your existing Point2 Agent account.  It’s super easy to do, and you can find step-by-step instructions in our User Manual.

We’ve been busy with new MLSs and Associations coming on board.  Your organization could be next.  Contact your MLS/Association and let them know you want Point2 Listing Syndication.  You can refer them to the contact form at www.listingsyndication.com to request more information from us.

The First in Utah Washington County Board of REALTORS®]]> http://point2agentblog.com/2010/12/09/the-first-in-utah-washington-county-board-of-realtors%c2%ae/feed/ 1 Point2 and California Regional MLS Sign Syndication Agreement http://point2agentblog.com/2010/12/08/point2-and-california-regional-mls-sign-syndication-agreement/ http://point2agentblog.com/2010/12/08/point2-and-california-regional-mls-sign-syndication-agreement/#comments Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:26:40 +0000 mlust http://point2agentblog.com/?p=6511 Today Point2 is excited to announce a landmark real estate listing syndication and technology marketing agreement with California Regional MLS, Inc. (CRMLS) that will expand California For Sale residential listings exposure on the Internet for all 23 CRMLS local member Associations and provide their 26,000 associate REALTORS® with seamless access to Point2′s advanced online marketing and lead conversion software solution, Point2 Agent.

Under the deal, CRMLS member association brokers and agents will be able to automate the process of posting listings on Point2’s national listing syndication network, which includes approximately 50 of the web’s highly prolific and popular real estate consumer websites and search engines, while maintaining full, cascading control and choice over syndication destinations, by the MLS or Association, the broker and, even on a listing by listing basis, the listing agent, at no charge.

You can read the full press release here.

You can also read the story on INMAN News here.

We’re curious to hear from our existing Point2 Agent members from any of the 23 Associations part of CRMLS who take advantage of this exciting agreement.  Since you won’t have to manually enter your listings into your Point2 Agent site once the implementation is live, or worry about data inconsistency and timely updates, what are you going to do with all your free time? icon wink Point2 and California Regional MLS Sign Syndication Agreement

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