Andy Woolley's guest appearances

Andy Woolley

Real Estate Training & Coaching School

Listing Bits

Jeff Allen

Jack Miller

Glenn Kelman

Kevin Greene

David Anderson

David Friedman

Sam DeBord

Nick Bailey

Mike Lane

Devin Beck

Scott Fisher

Jon Druse

Jeremy Crawford

Marc Davison

Aaron Kardell

OwlTail

Michael Wurzer

Greg Fischer

Two years ago, NAR policy was updated to give brokers and agents attribution rights, meaning they get to decide how they appear in listings.   But Homes.com employs a ‘your listing, your lead’ model, displaying the listing agent’s contact information.   So, does this comply with NAR’s attribution policy? And what else do we need to think about as companies like Zillow and Homes.com switch to IDX?   On this episode of Listing Bits, Michael Wurzer, CEO of real estate software company FBS, Greg Fischer, Owner of indie brokerage West + Main, and Andy Woolley, VP of Industry Development at Homes.com, join us to consider how ‘your listing, your lead’ jives with NAR’s IDX attribution policy.   Andy explains how ‘your listing, your lead’ differs from the referral model used on other sites, and Greg asks what is changing at Homes.com now that it’s a participant in the MLS.   Listen in for Michael’s insight on the repercussions on policy that come with mixing different use cases for data feeds and find out why it’s important for MLSs to develop a standard way for national portals like Homes.com to license data.   What’s Discussed:     How NAR IDX policy changed to give brokers and agents attribution rights Whether Homes.com’s ‘your listing, your lead’ model complies with NAR’s attribution policy Why most brokers aren’t using the ‘attribution source’ field in RESO’s data dictionary Homes.com’s decision to display the listing agent’s contact information Why Homes.com made the switch from its original MLS feeds to IDX What is changing at Homes.com now that it’s a participant in the MLS vs. a media publisher The potential repercussions on policy that come with mixing use cases for data feeds What differentiates Homes.com’s ‘your listing, your lead’ from the referral model used on other sites How Homes.com allows buyer’s agents to protect their relationships on the site How showing a listing agent on a lead placard compares to seeing their name on a yard sign The challenge Homes.com faces when it comes to agent responsiveness Why it’s crucial for MLSs to create a standard way for national portals to license data   Connect with Michael Wurzer:   Michael at FBS Michael on Twitter   Connect with Greg Fischer:   West + Main Greg on Twitter   Connect with Andy Woolley:   Homes.com Andy on Twitter   Resources:   Greg’s Twitter Thread on Your Listing, Your Lead  NAR’s IDX Policy RESO Data Dictionary Homesnap Pro   Our Sponsor:   Cloud CMA for Brokers

<a></a><a></a><a></a>Two years ago, NAR policy was updated to give brokers and agents attribution rights, meaning they get to decide how they appear in listings. But <a href="http://Homes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homes.com</a> employs a ‘your listing, your lead’ model, displaying the listing agent’s contact information. So, does this comply with NAR’s attribution policy? And what else do we need to think about as companies like Zillow and <a href="http://Homes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homes.com</a> switch to IDX? On this episode of Listing Bits, Michael Wurzer, CEO of real estate software company <a href="https://wearefbs.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FBS</a>, Greg Fischer, Owner of indie brokerage <a href="https://www.westandmain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">West + Main</a>, and Andy Woolley, VP of Industry Development at <a href="https://www.homes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homes.com</a>, join us to consider how ‘your listing, your lead’ jives with NAR’s IDX attribution policy. Andy explains how ‘your listing, your lead’ differs from the referral model used on other sites, and Greg asks what is changing at <a href="http://Homes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homes.com</a> now that it’s a participant in the MLS. Listen in for Michael’s insight on the repercussions on policy that come with mixing different use cases for data feeds and find out why it’s important for MLSs to develop a standard way for national portals like <a href="http://Homes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homes.com</a> to license data. What’s Discussed:   How NAR IDX policy changed to give brokers and agents attribution rights Whether <a href="http://Homes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homes.com</a>’s ‘your listing, your lead’ model complies with NAR’s attribution policy Why most brokers aren’t using the ‘attribution source’ field in RESO’s data dictionary <a href="http://Homes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homes.com</a>’s decision to display the listing agent’s contact information Why <a href="http://Homes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homes.com</a> made the switch from its original MLS feeds to IDX What is changing at <a href="http://Homes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homes.com</a> now that it’s a participant in the MLS vs. a media publisher The potential repercussions on policy that come with mixing use cases for data feeds What differentiates <a href="http://Homes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homes.com</a>’s ‘your listing, your lead’ from the referral model used on other sites How <a href="http://Homes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homes.com</a> allows buyer’s agents to protect their relationships on the site How showing a listing agent on a lead placard compares to seeing their name on a yard sign The challenge <a href="http://Homes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homes.com</a> faces when it comes to agent responsiveness Why it’s crucial for MLSs to create a standard way for national portals to license data Connect with Michael Wurzer: <a href="https://wearefbs.com/company/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael at FBS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mwurzer?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael on Twitter</a> Connect with Greg Fischer: <a href="https://www.westandmain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">West + Main</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/gregofisch?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greg on Twitter</a> Connect with Andy Woolley: <a href="https://www.homes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homes.com</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/andywoolley?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andy on Twitter</a> Resources: <a href="https://twitter.com/gregofisch/status/1658933502677753858" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greg’s Twitter Thread on Your Listing, Your Lead</a> <a href="https://www.nar.realtor/handbook-on-multiple-listing-policy/advertising-print-and-electronic-section-1-internet-data-exchange-idx-policy-policy-statement-7-58" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> NAR’s IDX Policy</a> <a href="https://www.reso.org/data-dictionary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RESO Data Dictionary</a> <a href="https://www.homesnap.com/pro#modal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homesnap Pro</a> Our Sponsor: <a href="https://www.lwolf.com/products/cloud-cma" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cloud CMA for Brokers</a>

Listing Bits EP080: Does ‘Your Listing, Your Lead’ Jive with IDX Attribution Policy? – with Michael Wurzer, Greg Fischer & Andy Woolley

Mike Wurzer

Talk of standards adoption at the recent RESO conference in Milwaukee sounded much like the conversation last year. And the year before that. And the year before that. So, how do we move beyond discussing the reasons for converting to Web API and begin to execute on that plan? What might vendors do to help facilitate a little less talk—and a lot more action?    Mike Wurzer is the President and CEO of FBS, a leading innovator of MLS technology and one of the most respected real estate software brands. Andy Woolley is the VP of Industry Development for Homes.com, one of the nation’s top online real estate destinations and provider of tech solutions for the industry. In addition, Mike is the Vice Chair of RESO, and Andy serves on the Board of CMLS. They join Greg live from RESO Conference 2018to discuss the need for a shift in the conversation from the WHY of RESO standards adoption to actual implementation.   Mike explains how the platinum data-dictionary certification stands in the way and addresses the need for education around how to access the credential manager. Andy describes what his team is doing to facilitate the transition to Web API, sharing his intention to publish a follow-up to the  whitepaperdetailing the first few conversions. They also cover the complexities around efforts to do away with replication and their responsibilities as established vendors to promote Web API adoption. Listen in for insight around developing a plan for conversion and learn how trusted vendors might work together to help their customers move forward—faster.    What’s Discussed:    Greg’s frustration with the panel on standards at the RESO conference How MLS platinum data-dictionary certification is a barrier to adoption The need to move past a discussion of the WHY to implementation The need for education around how to access the credential manger What Andy’s team is doing to facilitate the shift to Web API Mike’s solution to the issue of renegotiating licensing agreements Andy’s case study of the first few conversions + the proposed follow-up The complexities around efforts to do away with replication  Other methodologies better than Web API Software developers expect copy of data  The responsibilities of established vendors in promoting API adoption  Serve customers, push MLSs to make feeds available Implementation = fewer maintenance, data quality issues  Mike’s insight on how the API makes lead data available in all apps Why every established vendor should have a plan for conversion The pros and cons of creating a deadline when RETS will stop working   Resources:   RESO Conference CoreLogic Trestle Spark API Black Knight  Andy’s Case Study   Connect with Mike Wurzer:   FBS IDX Solutions Mike on LinkedIn RESO   Connect with Andy Woolley:   Homes.com Andy on LinkedIn CMLS

Talk of standards adoption at the recent RESO conference in Milwaukee sounded much like the conversation last year. And the year before that. And the year before that. So, how do we move beyond discussing the reasons for converting to Web API and begin to execute on that plan? What might vendors do to help facilitate a little less talk—and a lot more action?  Mike Wurzer is the President and CEO of <a href="https://fbsproducts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FBS</a>, a leading innovator of MLS technology and one of the most respected real estate software brands. Andy Woolley is the VP of Industry Development for <a href="https://www.homes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homes.com</a>, one of the nation’s top online real estate destinations and provider of tech solutions for the industry. In addition, Mike is the Vice Chair of <a href="https://www.reso.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RESO</a>, and Andy serves on the Board of <a href="https://www.councilofmls.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CMLS</a>. They join Greg live from <a href="https://www.reso.org/fall-conference/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RESO Conference 2018</a>to discuss the need for a shift in the conversation from the WHY of RESO standards adoption to actual implementation. Mike explains how the platinum data-dictionary certification stands in the way and addresses the need for education around how to access the credential manager. Andy describes what his team is doing to facilitate the transition to Web API, sharing his intention to publish a follow-up to the <a href="https://www.reso.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/RESO-Homes.com-Study-20.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> whitepaper</a>detailing the first few conversions. They also cover the complexities around efforts to do away with replication and their responsibilities as established vendors to promote Web API adoption. Listen in for insight around developing a plan for conversion and learn how trusted vendors might work together to help their customers move forward—faster. What’s Discussed:  Greg’s frustration with the panel on standards at the RESO conference How MLS platinum data-dictionary certification is a barrier to adoption The need to move past a discussion of the WHY to implementation The need for education around how to access the credential manger What Andy’s team is doing to facilitate the shift to Web API Mike’s solution to the issue of renegotiating licensing agreements Andy’s case study of the first few conversions + the proposed follow-up The complexities around efforts to do away with replication <ul> <li>Other methodologies better than Web API</li> <li>Software developers expect copy of data</li> </ul> The responsibilities of established vendors in promoting API adoption <ul> <li>Serve customers, push MLSs to make feeds available</li> <li>Implementation = fewer maintenance, data quality issues</li> </ul> Mike’s insight on how the API makes lead data available in all apps Why every established vendor should have a plan for conversion The pros and cons of creating a deadline when RETS will stop working Resources: <a href="https://www.reso.org/fall-conference/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RESO Conference</a> <a href="https://www.corelogic.com/products/trestle.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CoreLogic Trestle</a> <a href="https://landing.sparkplatform.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spark API</a> <a href="http://www.bkfs.com/MLS/Pages/default.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Knight</a> <a href="https://www.reso.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/RESO-Homes.com-Study-20.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Andy’s Case Study</a> Connect with Mike Wurzer: <a href="https://fbsproducts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FBS IDX Solutions</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-wurzer-16b7a41/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike on LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://www.reso.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RESO</a> Connect with Andy Woolley: <a href="https://www.homes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homes.com</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-woolley-221353/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andy on LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://www.councilofmls.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CMLS</a>

A Blueprint for Implementation of RESO Standards & Web API with Mike Wurzer & Andy Woolley