Part of CRT’s mission is research. We use surveys as one form to conduct research. We’ve just completed our 2006 MLS Technology Survey. The survey reveals some interesting findings about MLSs as dynamics of the industry continue to evolve. They include:
- interest in expanding market regions for MLSs
- more data sharing agreements between MLSs
- concern about MLS information security and unauthorized MLS access and use
- a strong desire for data integration
- MLS sponsored public websites continue to lose popularity.
Also today we published our latest CRT Report. The newsletter is another example CRT’s mission: information. Its one of our main vehicles for communicating with Brokers and AEs. This edition features stories on new business models, digital identity, best practices and a new CRT app: PolicyPage .
And now I digress. Writing and developing the CRT Report creates some interesting dynamics where, as a tech group, we sometimes struggle. We use a senior editor from REALTOR Magazine, Mariwyn Evans, to polish the newsletter. She does a great job and makes it easier for the audience to understand our work. That’s the dynamic, we’re so close to subject that we don’t understand why someone might not understand it. CRT wants to recognize Mariwyn’s contribution - we’re certain the newsletter readers appreciate it.
