Straight Talk by Karen Kage

Straight Talk by Karen Kage - Year in Review (12/01/2010)

Here we are at the end of another year – and what a year this has been! There was nothing predictable about 2010 except that no one knew what to expect...

Straight Talk - October/November 2010

Last month I talked about some exciting updates that were coming to Public Record Data and our Instanet Forms application...

Straight Talk - September

It is hard to believe that we will begin the final quarter of 2010 in just a few weeks. We are starting to see some positive changes in the market by way of a decline in inventory and some increases in the median sales prices. Hopefully, we will continue to see encouraging signs from the market...

Straight Talk - July/August 2010

Early in 2010, Realcomp’s Board of Governors agreed to make important changes to Realcomp’s MLS User Committee structure in an effort to maximize the strengths, expertise, and diverse skill sets of Realcomp’s volunteer community and form specialized sub-committees for the following areas of service:

Straight Talk - May 2010 (05/01/10)

Be Mindful of Your MLS Data - It Helps More Than One

Straight Talk - March/April 2010 (04/01/10)

Countdown for Tools of the Trade REALTOR® Rally and Expo on April 15th has Begun!

Straight Talk - February 2010 (02/01/10)

Progress at Realcomp and "Tools of the Trade" Coming

Straight Talk - January 2010 (01/01/10)

2010 Year of Change

Straight Talk - December 2009 (12/01/09)

Another Challenging Year

Straight Talk - November 2009 (11/01/09)

Decision from the FTC

Straight Talk - October 2009 (10/01/09)

It’s a Matter of Respect!

Straight Talk - September 2009 (09/01/09)

More MLS Rules

Straight Talk - August 2009 (08/01/09)

MLS Rules Clarifiations

Straight Talk - July 2009 (07/01/09)

Mid-Year Update

Straight Talk - June 2009 (06/01/09)

Task Force Comprised of Brokers and Agents Discuss Bank Owned Properties

Straight Talk - May 2009 (05/01/09)

New Policies from Board of Governors

Straight Talk - April 2009 (04/01/09)

Progress at Realcomp Results In Improvements and Updates

Straight Talk - March 2009 (03/01/09)

Are There Any Bright Spots in Today’s Economy? If we look back on market statistics for 2008 and compare them with previous years, there are some positive perspectives to be recognized. It can be difficult right now to find the “good” in our economy and, especially our industry. I want to focus on some bright spots.

Straight Talk - February 2009 (02/01/09)

What’s in Store for 2009?

Straight Talk - January 2009 (01/01/09)

2009 MLS Fees and Realcomp REALTORS Unite Against Bad Real Estate Practices! - Part III! Welcome to the new year!

Straight Talk - November 2008 (11/01/08)

Realcomp REALTORS Unite Against Bad Real Estate Practices - Part 2! WOW! What an amazing response I received from last month’s article regarding the failure to report pending sales. We heard from dozens of our subscribers acknowledging and applauding the recent changes that the Board of Governors adopted regarding this important issue. Thank you for confirming for me that we are on the right track.

Straight Talk - October 2008

Realcomp REALTORS Unite Against Bad Real Estate Practices!! During recent months, the number one complaint that Realcomp has received is the lack of courtesy and professionalism that has been displayed by some of our subscribers. Specifically, the failure to update the status of listings that are no longer available for sale is of great concern.

Straight Talk - September 2008

New NAR MLS Rules and Code of Ethics Case Interpretation

Straight Talk - August 2008

SURVEY SAYS

Straight Talk - July 2008

DOWN RIVER ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® & REALCOMP II LTD. TO BEGIN SHAREHOLDER TALKS...Partnership would bring Down River Area REALTORS® more listings, services; less fees

Straight Talk - June 2008

More on MLS Consolidation

Straight Talk - May 2008

What's New?

Straight Talk - April 2008

Important & Vital Security Reminders

Straight Talk - February 2008

2008 Strategic Planning

Straight Talk - January 2008

ALJ Issues Initial Decision Dismissing Complaint Against Realcomp II Ltd.

Straight Talk - October 2007

The Why Behind the Most Recent "Listing Type" and "Level of Service" Modifications

Straight Talk - September 2007

Update on Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Law Suit

Straight Talk - August 2007

New Data Sharing Offers Extended

Straight Talk - July 2007

UPDATED JULY 10TH: What's Happening in the Market?

Straight Talk - June 2007

UPDATED JUNE 19TH: Board Develops Strategies for the Future

Straight Talk - May 2007

Michigan Property Data Query for REALTORS®

Straight Talk - April 2007

Realcomp, the Media, and Good News!

Straight Talk - March 2007

Pros and Cons of Data Distribution

Straight Talk - February 2007

The Purpose of an MLS

Straight Talk - January 2007

2007 Welcomes New Board Members

Straight Talk - November 2006

Thanks for Making Realcomp’s Tools of the Trade Expo a Success!

Straight Talk - October 2006

Coming Soon: ShowingAssistTM to be Added to Realcomp Online® Toolbox

Straight Talk - September 2006

Customer Care - At your Service

Straight Talk - August 2006

UPDATED AUGUST 8TH: Midyear Recap

Straight Talk - July 2006

Transaction Management System Initiatives Approved

Straight Talk - June 2006

Moving Forward: The 2006 Business Plan

Straight Talk - May 2006

Guidelines for the 2006 Business Plan

Straight Talk - April 2006

Realcomp Board of Governors Develops Strategic Plan

Straight Talk - March 2006

Realcomp and Technology Partners

Straight Talk - February 2006

UPDATED FEBRUARY 13TH: Realcomp Continues Customer Commitment by Improving Data Access

Straight Talk - January 2006

Welcome to 2006!

Straight Talk - December 2005

Thank You to Realcomp Subscribers!

Straight Talk - November 2005

Realcomp Waives Agent Fees Second Time this Year and Successfully Releases Upgrade for Realcomp Online®

Straight Talk - September 2005

Realcomp Announces New Partnership with WDIV for MoveInMichigan.com, Waiver of Fees, & More

Straight Talk - August 2005

UPDATED AUGUST 9TH: Mandatory Password Changes Have Begun!!

Straight Talk - July 2005

Mid-Year Update on Realcomp Online®

Straight Talk - June 2005

Update on the NAR Meetings in Washington D.C.

Straight Talk - May 2005

More About Why the E-mail Feature for Off-Market Properties Was Disabled

Straight Talk - April 2005

Update on Compass Shutdown and Realcomp Online®

Straight Talk-March 2005

2005 Business Plan Approved - Highlights Included!

Straight Talk- February 2005

Important System Updates and the Discontinuation of Compass

Straight Talk-January 2005

2004 Year in Review and 2005 Officers

Straight Talk- December 2004

Operating Budget for 2005 Approved & MiRealSource Negotiations Update

Straight Talk- November 2004

Listing Load on Realcomp Online® and the Shutdown of Compass Moving Forward

Straight Talk- September 2004

Improvements in Customer Care Call Center and "Tools of the Trade" Coming!

Straight Talk- August 2004

Realcomp's Mid-Year Progress Report

Straight Talk- July 2004

Update from MLS Connection Meetings

Straight Talk- June 2004

Update from NAR Mid-Year Meetings

Straight Talk- May 2004

Update on Negotiations with MiRealSource and Public Record Data

Straight Talk- April 2004

More on Listing Type

Straight Talk- March 2004

Our Progress Update

Straight Talk- February 2004

New Agreement with First American

Straight Talk- January 2004

Step-By-Step Progress is Being Made