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 More2017: Here’s the Highlight Reel
By Roger Parham, Association/CarolinaMLS President It was truly an honor and privilege to serve you, my fellow Realtors®, as president of the Association, CarolinaMLS and Housing Opportunity Foundation in 2017. I look forward to continuing to serve as your past president and to supporting our new president, Jason Gentry. Smart, energetic and committed to our […]
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 MoreLeadership Insights from the 2017 Class
TAMMI BRADY Keller Williams – Ballantyne “Leadership means guiding others to use their specific talents to complete tasks in pursuit of an important goal. Leadership also means being able to provide guidance that ultimately leaves others feeling as though they have accomplished something together they could not accomplished on their own.” Tammie is extremely active […]
Read MoreThank you to our 2017 Candidate Oktoberfest sponsors and exhibitors!
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Read MoreMLSs: Fewer are Better – CarolinaMLS Kicks off ‘Business Has No Borders’
By Roger Parham, Association/CarolinaMLS President Each year, Executive Committee members who serve the Association and CarolinaMLS attend eight to 10 state and national meetings where the focus is typically on best practices and key issues related to associations as well as to MLSs. For the past five years or so at these meetings — which […]
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 […]
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