The decree’s core principle fits in one sentence: a broker may not decide what a rival broker’s customers are allowed to see. Display decisions belong to the seller. Data flows to every cooperating broker on cost based, equal terms.
“Believe it or not, there was a time when people needed to be convinced that the internet would matter. In 1995, when web browsers were first becoming commercialized, I had the opportunity to tell the real estate industry that the internet was going to change the way business was done. That turned out to be true.”
Unlike generic commercial property platforms, Occupi is designed specifically for retail real estate, including shopping centers, high streets, mixed-use assets, and retail destinations. The platform addresses a longstanding industry challenge: the lack of a singular global operating system that connects retailers and landlords efficiently across borders.
After more than 15 years of visionary leadership, Merri Jo Cowen, CEO of Stellar MLS, announced she will step down from her role in Q1 2026.
These are important conversations we need to have as real estate continues to evolve, particularly when the promise of innovation is so closely intertwined with the centralization of power in the hands of a few large players.
International real estate transactions have been a key part of the global property market for years, with the U.S. consistently ranking as a top destination for foreign buyers. Major cities like New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and San Francisco have attracted billions of dollars in investment from buyers worldwide. However, recent years have seen a shift in this landscape due to various geopolitical, economic, and regulatory factors.
Alireza Memar is a super power when it comes to vision and leadership for global collaboration in real estate.
Blockchain, tokenization, and decentralized management (DAOs) are no longer futuristic concepts—they are tools that are reshaping real estate today.
An exciting addition to the impressive speaker roster at the second annual MLS International Forum is Moath Maqbol, the General Manager of Advanced Real Estate Services (ADRES) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
According to Vanessa, blockchain has the power to revolutionize real estate by offering greater security, faster transactions, and more accessible systems. As a firm believer in its potential, she is currently developing a course aimed at educating real estate professionals about blockchain’s benefits and applications.
The Language of Real Estate – Learning Real Estate one word (or phrase) at a time Abutting Owner An owner whose land adjoins a public
“A new real estate cycle has begun that features high prices, limited supply, tighter credit, bond market dislocation, commercial uncertainty and the collapsing economics of
The Language of Real Estate Goodwill The expectation of continued public patronage. An intangible, salable asset arising from the reputation of a business, including
