Your Real Source Dave DeRees

In this episode, Dave interviews Brian Alford, the Chief of Information Officer at the Michigan MLS, MiRealSource. They discuss the benefits of RESO (Real Estate Standards Organization) for Real Estate Professionals. Brian dives deeper into how RESO and standardization is important for technology in real estate, especially in regards to data working together, API data fields, and the efficiency of moving data and implementing new software programs.They also share how MiRealSource is a R...

Owner of Century 21 AAA North and a 9 time President on the MiRealSource Board of Directors. Dave and Chuck discuss the 100 Year Anniversary of MiRealSource coming up in 2021, they share some fun facts about the MLS, the industry, and what life was like 100 years ago back in 1921. Chuck talks about his 52 years working in real estate and all the changes he’s seen, plus his experiences working 34 years on the Board of Directors for the Michigan MLS, MiRealSourceDave also answers listeners ques...

In this episode, Dave interviews Broker Owners & Board of Directors Hank Mendez and Edwin St. Aubin. Hank is the Broker-Owner of WEICHERT REALTORS-Excel, and the Director representing the Middle Third Category seat on the Board for MiRealSource. Edwin is the Broker-Owner at St. Aubin Real Estate and the Director representing the Lower Third Category seat on the Board of Directors for MiRealSource.Both Hank and Edwin discuss what brought them to run for a seat on the Board of Directors, wh...

In this episode, Dave has two guests, Taylor Fedewa (Director of Communications & Photography) and Colleen Delange (MLS Account Manager) who both work for the Michigan MLS, MiRealSource. Colleen & Taylor discuss their hit online variety show/webinar they co-host together.They share what you can expect when watching the Mixin’ it up with MiRealSource shows and celebrate the conclusion of their first season, their favorite episodes and the launch of season two (2) of the variety show wi...

In this episode, Dave breaks down two new statuses added to the MLS with his guest, Colleen Delange, Realtor® & MLS Account Manager at the Michigan MLS, MiRealSource. Dave and Colleen share their opinions and experiences as well as what to be aware of in terms of the two new statuses: Coming Soon Status & Accepting Back Up Offer Status (ABO). Colleen does a wonderful job explaining some specific examples of how these two new statuses can effect your listings and clients & ways to ...

In this episode, Dave DeRees talks with Traci DeWitt, the Chief Operating Officer at the Michigan MLS, MiRealSource. Traci and Dave discuss how brokers join and what it means to be a broker-owner and shareholder with MiRealSource. She also shares the involvement brokers have with the MLS, their data, and their ability to voice their needs, concerns and hopes for what the MLS can provide to brokers and agents.Traci also explains how the Board of Directors seats and categories are determined an...