Rethinking the Role of Public Records in the MLS Public records have long been part of the MLS ecosystem. Agents use tax data and property histories to verify listing details, research properties, and add context to their market knowledge. But the role of public records inside MLS platforms is beginning to evolve. Rather than serving […]
MLSs have never had more data available. But access alone isn’t what creates value for members. In our recent RE Technology webinar, industry leaders explored how MLSs can turn property data into clear, actionable insight that helps agents work smarter and serve clients with confidence. Watch the full webinar recording below: The conversation featured Wendy […]
Real estate runs on data. But more data doesn’t always lead to better decisions. Across the industry, property data tools continue to expand — adding new data points, new layers, and new sources. While that growth can be valuable, it also introduces a real challenge for MLSs and their subscribers: information overload. When agents and […]
Real Estate organizations spend significant time each year evaluating solutions — whether that’s onboarding new products or trying to decide if current tech tools are worth keeping. But what ultimately determines which solution is best for your users? The answer to that may be deceptively simple: it’s the one that they’ll use. At the end […]
Making Data Quality a Source of Pride At CRS Data, we are constantly working to deliver data-driven solutions. The latest example of this commitment is our powerful new compliance solution, ListingIntegrity. ListingIntegrity ensures superior data quality in today’s real estate landscape, creating a source of partnership and dependability for MLSs, brokerages and agents. It empowers […]
The real estate industry is overflowing with turnkey software that’s exactly the same across every installation. While this is often fine at the agent and, to an extent, broker levels, a “one size fits all” strategy isn’t robust enough for the needs of MLSs, particularly when it comes to property data. Flood maps, for example, […]
It’s been said that searching for the perfect home is like looking for a unicorn. And nationwide, as housing inventory remains low (though it’s slowly rising) and home prices and mortgage interest rates remain high, finding that dream home is even more of a challenge. How can real estate professionals help their clients find (or […]
Data technology is driving transformation across every industry when it comes to decision-making, innovation, and customer experience. The real estate industry is not immune to this transformation. Most organizations realize that using data to better understand customer needs and preferences is vital to creating consistently great customer experiences. While the expertise of real estate professionals […]
CRS Data’s MLS Tax Suite provides some very resourceful and valuable property tech tools. These tools are meant to empower your membership to succeed in the market by providing reliable property data through an easy-to-navigate platform. Let’s talk about the benefits these tools can have for your business, as well as how they can be […]
Changing vendors of a core technology service is not a process that MLSs and associations undertake lightly. This is especially true when that service is a tool that your members use heavily, like a public property records/tax system. There are disruptions to your members’ business to consider, along with the significant effort and manpower required […]
Don’t let low housing inventory get you down! We’ve got a tool available to you with powerful prospecting capabilities—and the best part is that it’s already included with your MLS or association membership dues. That’s right, we’re talking about your MLS’s public records/property data system. Did you know that you can use the rich information […]
We are very excited to announce that long-standing team member Sara Cooper has been named to the company’s new Director of the MLS Market position. Sara previously served as our Director of Customer Experience and has an extensive background and understanding of the MLS market. In addition to leading CRS Data’s customer experience efforts, Sara […]
I’m proud to announce that our CRS Data team has launched LocalLook, a property data system that is 30 years in the making. This system represents countless hours of innovation, exploration and passion from our team – and I want to first say thank you to them. Without their commitment to accuracy, simplicity and product […]
We recently talked about how real estate agents can use public records for prospecting. While your public records solution is a powerful tool for accomplishing this, did you know that agents can also stay in touch with past clients, thanks to public records? As the MLS, you are in a unique position to educate your […]
Spring has sprung, which means more people will be starting home repairs, home upgrades, lawn enhancements and preparing their gardens. All this curb appeal cost money, and one way home owners pay for these improvements is with a home equity line of credit (HELOC). HELOCs are designed to help homeowners use the equity in their […]
If you’re on the search for a new side job with a sense of autonomy and a hands-on approach, flipping a home might be the best choice for you. Renovating a home and selling it for profit is nothing new, but there’s more to the process than you see on TV. If you’re a first-time […]
If you have access to a property public records product, whether through an MLS member benefit or by purchasing it, chances are you might be overlooking some key tools that are right at your fingertips. It’s easy to get in the middle of churning out basic property reports and forget that prospecting, extensive map perspectives, […]
Everyone knows that public records are integral to closing a property sale, but have you really thought about how to use them to improve the price of a sale or to help you reach, or even exceed, your sales goals? Public records, more than ever due to easy digital access, can help you research property […]
One of the most difficult aspects of commercial and residential lending is parsing the data needed to make the most informed business decisions. Even when this data is a matter of public record, obtaining – and comprehending – the data you need isn’t always easy. The Challenge of Public Records For years, many people seeking […]
How does the mix of tax and property data features and tools in the MLS Tax Suite help agents deliver a smarter virtual sales experience? Matt Casey: Our MLS Tax Suite product has always been one of the most highly used tools for real estate agents.By nature, it’s an online accessible platform offering everything from […]