Listing Bits Episode 60: A Next-Level MLS Collaboration – with Matt Consalvo, Chris Carrillo & Brad Bjelke of MLS Aligned Listing Bits

Who’s ready to get geeky about MLS?
Collaborations among MLS organizations are usually about sharing data. But MLS Aligned takes collaboration to another level, promoting dialogue among their in-house technology teams and putting the tech tools they have developed to work in each other’s markets.
Matt Consalvo is the CEO at Arizona Regional MLS, Chris Carrillo is the CEO of Wisconsin’s Metro MLS, and Brad Bjelke is the CEO at UtahRealEstate.com. Together, with a few other MLS organizations are principles at MLS Aligned, a collaboration of five forward-thinking MLS organizations that are coming together to change the industry.
On this episode of Listing Bits, Matt, Chris, and Brad share the MLS Aligned origin story and discuss how their in-house tech teams benefit from the ability to share best practices. They introduce us to the MLS Aligned API, describing how it is designed to follow RESO standards while providing additional fields and features for vendors, brokers, and other MLSs. Listen in to understand how MLS Aligned might support smaller MLSs with fewer resources and learn about the organization’s mission to provide high-quality products with a local focus.

What’s Discussed: 
How MLS Aligned grew out of a conversation among MLS CEOs and CTOs
How the tech teams of MLS Aligned members benefit from the ability to share best practices
Examples of MLS Aligned collaborations where tech has been plugged into other markets
The Market Initiative partnership between ARMLS and Metro MLS
Why the MLS Aligned API is designed to avoid data replication
How the MLS Aligned API follows RESO standards while providing additional fields + features
How vendors are using the MLS Aligned API
How MLSs might collaborate to adapt to moving trends prompted by the pandemic
What differentiates MLS Aligned from other MLS collaborations (e.g.: MLS Grid, MLS Roundtable, etc.)
--Collaboration among MLSs with in-house technology teams
--Mission to deliver a high-quality product with a local focus
How MLS Aligned might serve as a lifeboat for smaller MLSs with fewer resources
The focus on inclusivity at MLS Aligned
Why the principals at MLS Aligned are committed to building success before they start selling
Resources:
ARMLS
Metro MLS
UtahRealEstate.com
Monsoon Tax Records System
MLS Grid
Jim Harrison
ARMLS & Metro MLS Market Initiative
The Marquette Airbnb Study of Milwaukee STRs
Sam DeBord at RESO
CMLS
MLS Roundtable
Kurt von Wasmuth
Dave Wetzel
 
Connect with Matt, Chris & Brad: 
MLS Aligned
Email info@mlsaligned.com
 
Sponsor:
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