Monday
My Country, ‘Tis of Thee
Got called for Jury Duty. I dodged a bullet and didn’t get selected (lucky for me since I have a full plate of travel coming up), but the experience was good.
I met a retired system engineer who was fighting cancer (and beating it)
I met a nurse who’s kids were about the same age as mine
An EMT
A writer
A interior design consultant.
A server at a restaurant
People of varying backgrounds and colors, some struggling more than others. But all showing up. Doing their duty. Treating each other with respect.
Made me feel good. So, turn off the news everyone. We are all going to be alright.
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Swanepoel Power 200 for 2024
It’s that time of year again! T3 Sixty has published their SP200 list for 2024. Each year I like to parse out the list and see how our brothers and sisters made out in the MLS community.
The Mt. Rushmore of MLS Execs (as I previously coined them last year) has not changed but each of their respective positions have slightly improved. Art Carter, CEO of CRMLS, Brian Donnellan, CEO of Bright MLS and Bob Hale, CEO of HAR.
Art and Brian both jumped 7 spots, Bob broke in to the twenties.
Merri Jo Cowen, CEO of Stellar MLS leaps 32 spots to #52 to the fourth highest ranking MLS exec on the list beating Teresa King Kinney of Miami AOR who dropped 5 spots to # 60. Jeremy Crawford of FMLS catapults 48 spots up this year to #54.
John DiMichele of TREBB (the only MLS on this list that doesnāt offer Cloud CMA to its members) falls to #66.Ā ( you know I love you Jon. š)
Dionna Hall, CEO of Beaches MLS, glides up to #96 on the list. Rebecca Jensen, CEO of MRED lands at # 99 while Matt Consalvo, CEO of ARMLS, climbs up 10 spots to #100. Gene Millman, CEO of REColorado.com soars to #102 on the list (thatās a leap of 65!) Emily Chenevert, CEO of Austin Board of REALTORS jumps 18 spots up from last year to #124
AnneMarie DeCatsye, CEO of Canopy MLS climbs to #174. Brad Bjelke CEO of UtahRealEstate.com landed at #175.
Stuart White, CEO of Realtracs rockets 56 spots to land at #120. Plus āthe mad scientistā Tim Dain was listed at #130 ( a jump of 58 spots)
Erm Grasso, CEO of MLS PIN, and Richard Haggerty , CEO OneKey MLS, debuts on the list at #195 and #198 respectively.
Congratulations everyone!
***Please forgive me if I missed someone or got something wrong. Just DM me and Iāll make the correction.***
T3 Sixty’s Annual MLS Study
I have to say that the Real Estate Almanac is one of the most used tools I have. I was asked to pass along this announcement and hope everyone will consider supporting T3 Sixty’s efforts.
“Each year since 2018, T3 Sixty in collaboration with RESO have produced the Organized Real Estate rankings section onĀ RealEstateAlmanac.com. The ranking include the MLS subscriber counts and organizational types for each of the 521 MLSs across the United States along with REALTORĀ® association membership counts. To ensure they have the most accurate information possible, T3 is again asking MLS Executives to share their current MLS subscriber counts for publication of the 2024 version of the list which will be published electronically and shared with the industry in February of 2024.
Building on their success with last year’s intial research, MLS executives will also be given the option to take part in T3ās confidential MLS Executive compensation and benefits study. This year, based on feedback, the independent research firm has added the option to complete an MLS COO and CTO study. It is important to note that the individual results of these studies will not be made public, but each MLS survey participant will be provided with a complimentary synopsis report of the research results.ĀT3 Sixty 2024 MLS Count and C-Level Compensation Study
Clint Skutchan, T3 Sixty
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Clint Skutchan, T3 Sixty’s SVP of Organized Real Estate directly atĀ clint@t360.com.”
Trackxi [Sponsor]
My thanks to Trackxi for sponsoring this month’s Vendor Alley!
Trackxi helps real estate agents, teams and transaction coordinators manage and track all the tasks in real estate deals, while keeping their clients and partners updated with a fun and simple interface.
These guys are a bootstrapped software company out of Portland, Oregon.Ā I met one of their founders, Vijay through a few introductions and really like what they have created.
Besides just a super simple way of keeping track of tasks, Trackxi also includes a light CRM, and a fun āpizza trackerā visual interface for clients.
To find out more please visit their website. My thanks again to Trackxi.
Don’t wait
āRemembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life.
Almost everything–all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure–these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.
Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.”
-Steve Jobs
Best Christmas Ever….
Forgive me if I’ve told this story before.
Our first child was born 19 years ago on December 22nd. I wanted to name him Coltrane, my wife Jenn protested so we called himĀ Cole.Ā Ā Cole Thomas Robertson. Thomas comes from his grandfather, Jenn’s father.
We stayed at the hospital a couple days and came home Christmas Eve. I put him in his bouncy seat, placed him carefully under the tree, and took a picture.
To this day he is still the best Christmas present Iāve ever received.
Happy Holidays Everyone!
Carl
It was announced back in September that long time industry vet Carl DeMusz was set to retire this year. I didn’t get a chance to write anything back then but wanted to give him a shout out today. Let it be said that Carl was one of the good guys. I always appreciated how he never sugar-coated things and just was matter of fact about everything. He has contributed so much to the industry with his time on various conferences and advisory boards. Marilyn did a nice write up earlier this year.
I got a chance to see him at the COVE meeting in Chicago early this year. And hearing him speak reminded me of what I most like about Carl. His optimism. Which we all know we need more of, especially in these trying times.
Happy trails Carl and thank you!
Vendor Alley Sponsorships open for 2024
Vendor Alley Sponsorships are now open for 2024. I haven’t promoted that I’m selling sponsorships for 2024 yet but organically companies have reached out and I’ve already sold 3 months. These are all repeat customers.
To see what months are left please visit here.
Sponsorships on Vendor Alley are for a full month. You get your logo on the site all month. Plus I write a “thank you” post every week during that month (4 total). You can just send me the copy you want to post, or I can take your copy and write it in my own voice. Totally up to you.
Here’s an example
I have close to 900 industry people that are signed up to receive email alerts every time I post something. So those email recipients will see your posts at least 4 times during that month.
Also, I’m doing a couple new things this year…
A site redesign. I’m going super minimal this time and it’s going to make your ad pop.
It will also include a super cool “dark mode“.
Also I’m including an interview on my Listing Bits podcast. So that is something else you are can promote and I will also post it on my blog, giving you effectively 5 posts during that month. Keep in mind I’m still going to do other Listing Bits podcasts along with these sponsored ones.
Here’s an example.
Total cost of sponsorship is $6,000.
I expect the remaining sponsorship slots to go fast. If you are interested reach out to me at gregrobertson@gmail.com and I will send you an invoice which will also serve as an insertion order. First come first serve.
Thanks for your support.
New RESO Board Elections results announced
RESO Announces 2024 Board of Directors Election Winners
“āThe real estate industry is constantly changing and growing, and we need strong leaders to help navigate the wealth of technology at our disposal,ā said Rebecca Jensen, President and CEO of Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED), who was re-elected as a director and chosen to return as 2024 Chair of the RESO board. āRESOās membership elects an amazing group each year, and I am honored to be given the opportunity to continue to help create and enhance standards for an increasingly global housing market.ā
RESO
I know I’m a little late on this but still wanted to recognize these individuals. Thanks everyone for supporting this industry.
