By Anne Marie DeCatsye, CEO Consolidation, technology and standardization are big MLS topics. Fortunately for CarolinaMLS, we are right in the middle of the discussions as part of a new group called the MLS RoundTable. As CEO of CarolinaMLS, I serve with seven other MLS leaders as part of the MLS RoundTable. When we came […]
Read MoreLeadership. What’s in it for you?
Do you have leadership traits? Take this quick quiz to find out: Do you enjoy working on teams? Can you relate or connect well with others? Do you find yourself planning and executing well? Do you enjoy the process of collecting and analyzing data or information? Are you good at problem solving? Do […]
Read MoreThank you to our 2017 Candidate Oktoberfest sponsors and exhibitors!
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Read MoreWhat’s new in Matrix 7.0
By Bryan Perkins, Training Manager The Client Portal in Matrix™ is getting a new look and feel with improved navigation and message alerts. A summary is provided below with links to training videos. You can also download the Portal Set-Up Guide for agents with info on how to navigate and use the Portal, and share the […]
Read MoreHow to remain professional when showings overlap
By Michele McCaskill, VP of Risk Management Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a showing when another agent walked into the home with clients? How did you handle this often uncomfortable situation? Circumstances like the one above happen because ShowingTime allows for overlapping appointments. When this happens, there are some important steps you […]
Read MoreCalling all agents: Let’s strengthen the Realtor® name
By Roger Parham, Association/CarolinaMLS President Do you want our Realtor® brand to become a Circuit City, Blockbuster or Borders Books? I didn’t think so. Today these once large and successful retail stores no longer exist. That’s a place our Realtor® brand could be if we’re not conscientious about advocating for it.
Read MoreHow are you handling multiple offers?
By Michele McCaskill, VP of Risk Management I am often contacted by agents who question whether or not their offers were ever presented to the seller by the listing broker. In addition, questions regarding how to handle multiple offers abound. A quick look at the Realtor® Code of Ethics (Code) and real estate license law can […]
Read MoreFirms Must Register By Dec. 31 for Copyright Protection
By Anne Marie DeCatsye, CEO For years, under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) of 1998, CarolinaMLS has been able to serve as the designated agent for our member firms. We could register each firm as part of a group subset of CarolinaMLS. Not anymore.
Read MoreCommunication: What We Do
By Anne Marie DeCatsye, CEO Below is a broad overview of how we strive to promote communication at the Association and CarolinaMLS. I shared these processes and examples as part of my presentation on communication at the Association Executives Institute. While our Association also focuses on communicating with the public, this presentation addressed internal channels.
Read MoreCommunication Freak: The Importance of Information, Transparency and Openness
By Anne Marie DeCatsye, CEO Communication is highly important to me. I like to share what I learn that might be beneficial to your business and to hear from you, our members, about any concerns. Always feel free to contact me at annemarieh.decatsye@carolinahome.com. In many ways this year, the significance of communication has been driven […]
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