The first MLS International Forum held in Paris France in December showcased the brilliance and challenges of how global standardization of data would support real estate transactions worldwide. RESO, (Real Estate Standards Organization) is well represented by their CEO, Sam DeBord. Sam is the primary author of Working with Real Estate Data (wwRED). In a recent interview, Sam shared his best observations on the key takeaways from this 2 day international consortium of real estate leaders, influencers and visionaries. In addition, he shares his vision for RESO’s 2024 goals to promote advanced collaboration, cooperation, and insights as the industry transitions into a worldwide network.
Brokerages & Business Models
WHO GETS THE LISTING DATA? | PLAIN LANGUAGE SERIES | PART 5 OF 5
The proposals now competing disagree about almost everything except the starting point. The listing database is valuable because working brokers build it, one listing and one represented client at a time. Every proposal on the table is, at bottom, an argument about how to honor that fact
Saul & John
September 21, 2026
