{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Running a home grown MLS with Annie Ives","description":"The Listing Bits Podcast is now available on your favorite podcast player! Overview Greg sits down with returning guest Annie Ives, CEO of CLAW\/The MLS\u2122, to discuss major industry changes following NAR policy shifts, the rise of MLS-only memberships, exclusive-listing strategies, and the rapid growth of CLAW\u2019s in-house technology products including Vesta Plus, Checkmate, Showing software, and MarketSnap. Annie also shares insights on managing a high-end market, delivering strong customer service, and the future role of MLSs in a shifting industry. Key Takeaways   NAR\u2019s policy changes are already increasing MLS-only membership interest, especially in California\u2019s Thompson state environment.   Annie expects MLS-only membership to rise from ~15% to potentially 25\u201330% as agents look to cut costs.   Associations may face pressure to restate their value proposition as non-dues revenue becomes increasingly important.   CLAW is launching a new listing status: MLS Exclusive \u2014 allowing listings to remain off-market-facing while still visible to MLS members.   MLS Exclusive listings accrue no DOM and no public price-change history while in that status.   CLAW continues to grow its in-house technology stack, including:   Vesta Plus MLS platform   Checkmate compliance software (now used by ~200k agents)   Showing software   MarketSnap analytics     Annie credits their success to customization, rapid iteration, and client-driven feature development.   She predicts MLSs will increasingly become technology companies, especially as revenue from dues becomes less stable.   Future industry direction remains uncertain, but Annie emphasizes persistence, adaptability, and building strong teams as core to longevity.   Links: Vesta Plus \u2013 Request a demo &amp;nbsp; Sponsors Trackxi&amp;nbsp;\u2013 Real Estate\u2019s #1 Deal Tracking Software Giant Steps Job Board&amp;nbsp;\u2013 Where ORE gets hired Production and editing services by: Sunbound Studios &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Listing Bits","author_url":"http:\/\/listingbits.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39172660\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/e75127\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39172660"}