Mike Wurzer's guest appearances

Mike Wurzer

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

Andy Woolley

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

Michael Wurzer is the President and CEO of FBS, Creators of Flexmls. FBS is a 100% employee-owned company, and every employee-owner is committed to exceeding customer expectations. Flexmls is a standards-driven technology platform connecting real estate professionals to their customers with collaboration tools that deliver timely and accurate information. Their products serve 185 organizations and 2,000-plus agents in the real estate sector. Before taking over for his father at FBS, Wurzer enjoyed a seven-year career in law, primarily defending publicly traded companies in class action litigation. He also worked as the Assistant General Counsel for Aveda, a botanically-based hair and skin care manufacturer for beauty professionals. The method of thinking employed in legal analysis and writing provided unique preparation for his eventual work in the field of real estate tech. Under Wurzer’s leadership for the past 20 years, FBS has worked to constantly evolve and embrace change. They were among the first to build a web-based system, striking a balance between the stability of being an established company and creating a culture of innovation. On this episode of the podcast, Wurzer examines the staying power of the MLS, real estate software product integration and the implementation of industry standards. Listen in to find out how building relationships provides the foundation for FBS’s success.  What’s Discussed:  - How a law background benefits Wurzer in the real estate tech industry Talent in writing and communicating have been integral to his work with FBS - The evolution of real estate tech community-building online - The continued need for integration among real estate software programs - Wurzer’s take on new initiatives like AMP and Upstream - The source of anti-MLS sentiment - The challenge of implementing standards in real estate tech - How to solve the industry’s permissioning problem - Wurzer foresees expanding agreements so that belonging to one MLS will provide access to a broader pool of data that can then be used As long as the broker has permission, the vendor should have permission - The necessity of reinventing yourself in the real estate tech business FBS is actively developing leadership that embraces change   Connect with Michael Wurzer: Email mwurzer@flexmls.com Twitter https://twitter.com/mwurzer Blog https://www.flexmls.com/blog/

Michael Wurzer is the President and CEO of FBS, Creators of Flexmls. FBS is a 100% employee-owned company, and every employee-owner is committed to exceeding customer expectations. Flexmls is a standards-driven technology platform connecting real estate professionals to their customers with collaboration tools that deliver timely and accurate information. Their products serve 185 organizations and 2,000-plus agents in the real estate sector. Before taking over for his father at FBS, Wurzer enjoyed a seven-year career in law, primarily defending publicly traded companies in class action litigation. He also worked as the Assistant General Counsel for Aveda, a botanically-based hair and skin care manufacturer for beauty professionals. The method of thinking employed in legal analysis and writing provided unique preparation for his eventual work in the field of real estate tech. Under Wurzer’s leadership for the past 20 years, FBS has worked to constantly evolve and embrace change. They were among the first to build a web-based system, striking a balance between the stability of being an established company and creating a culture of innovation. On this episode of the podcast, Wurzer examines the staying power of the MLS, real estate software product integration and the implementation of industry standards. Listen in to find out how building relationships provides the foundation for FBS’s success. What’s Discussed:  - How a law background benefits Wurzer in the real estate tech industry Talent in writing and communicating have been integral to his work with FBS - The evolution of real estate tech community-building online - The continued need for integration among real estate software programs - Wurzer’s take on new initiatives like AMP and Upstream - The source of anti-MLS sentiment - The challenge of implementing standards in real estate tech - How to solve the industry’s permissioning problem - Wurzer foresees expanding agreements so that belonging to one MLS will provide access to a broader pool of data that can then be used As long as the broker has permission, the vendor should have permission - The necessity of reinventing yourself in the real estate tech business FBS is actively developing leadership that embraces change Connect with Michael Wurzer: Email mwurzer@flexmls.com Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/mwurzer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mwurzer</a> Blog <a href="https://www.flexmls.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.flexmls.com/blog/</a>

The Staying Power of MLS with Mike Wurzer, CEO of FBS