FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Space Coast Association of Realtors® and Space Coast Multiple Listing Service Sign Data Share agreement with Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service, Inc., Northeast Florida Association of REALTORS®, Inc.,
Mutual Reciprocity of Supra Lockbox Key Access Included for Members
Palm Shores, and Jacksonville, FL, June 12, 2019– The Space Coast Association of REALTORS® and the Northeast Florida MLS, Inc. operating as RealtyWEB MLS, have signed a Multiple Listing Service data share agreement. This agreement will allow listing data to be shared directly between the MLSs, providing real estate professionals of each organization with access to more than 45,000 active listings as well as comparable and historical information. Both entities use Flexmls® created by FBS, which will provide for a seamless integration. The arrangement also allows for mutual reciprocity regarding Supra lockbox key access.
“Space Coast Association of REALTORS® leadership recognizes the importance of serving both their members and their member’s customers. We see this as a value-added step in creating a remarkable data source for members of both Space Coast and RealtyWEB MLS,” said Dennis Basile, Space Coast Association President 2019.
“We are very happy to be able to expand the accuracy and timeliness of MLS property data for our members in order to search properties and find homes for customers in Northeast Florida. RealtyWEB MLS and NEFAR are top notch organizations, and we are proud to collaborate with such leaders in our industry,” added Basile.
Ron Stephan, CEO of RealtyWEB MLS commented “This is a mutually beneficial service provided to our combined membership. The flexmls data share software is a non-threatening solution as the listing data will appear in our respective MLS applications. While alternate data sharing methods will be used as well, members will be able to view listing data within the applications they use on a daily basis without having to learn a new program.”
“Our Mission Statement begins with “Be a service centric and innovative Multiple Listing Service promoting cooperation and professionalism as well as providing accurate, complete and timely data to support collaboration.” This is exactly what RealtyWEB MLS continues to do,” said Kim Knapp RealtyWEB MLS President 2019.
“RealtyWEB MLS is excited to announce our newest partner in sharing listing data, Space Coast MLS. It is exciting to partner with five neighboring MLS’s in northeast, central and coastal Florida who see the value as well as the necessity for cooperation and collaboration amongst our members. By removing invisible walls in the data arena, members can provide more exposure for their sellers, and more options for their buyers,” added Knapp.
Glenn East, CEO of Northeast Florida Association of Realtors® (NEFAR) stated, “This is an awesome opportunity to share access to our Supra lockbox service with the members of Space Coast Association of REALTORS® at no additional expense to either association's membership. In 2015, NEFAR opened its Supra lockbox key access to all Florida Realtor® members, at no additional expense, provided they have a current primary Supra key access within their primary REALTOR® association. Florida REALTOR® members utilizing alternate key box systems may purchase individual access to the NEFAR lockbox system."
"NEFAR welcomes the opportunity to share its data and Supra lockbox key access with the members of the Space Coast Association of REALTORS®," said Jeanne Denton-Scheck, NEFAR President 2019. Denton-Scheck added, " This is an example of putting our members first and increasing cooperation within the industry and the local marketplaces."
About Space Coast Association of REALTORS® / MLS
The Space Coast Association of REALTORS® was established in 1959 and currently serves over 4,500 Realtor® and Business Partner members servicing Brevard County.
The Space Coast Association of REALTORS® takes an active part in community programs and pursues those projects that are supported by members to further real estate interests. The protection of private property rights is always a top priority.
The Association offers periodic Ethics and Professional Standards instruction to members in order to maintain the exceptionally high standards of excellence in business required by the membership. Space Coast Association of REALTORS® members stay current on new laws as they affect real estate transactions as well as maintaining a higher level of expertise in their profession through the many educational courses offered by the Association.
The Space Coast Association of REALTORS® mission is to be the trusted and best source for Real Estate information in the Brevard Market.
About Northeast Florida Association of Realtors® / MLS
The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR) provides professional development, political advocacy, professional standards administration, media relations, and promotional activities and exchange of information among its members. NEFAR serves as the voice for real estate in Northeast Florida; serving the public through efforts to protect private property rights and community affairs programs. NEFAR is Northeast Florida's largest professional association, comprising over 9,000 members working in all facets of the real estate industry, including residential and commercial sales as well as property management. NEFAR is headquartered in Jacksonville, with satellite Service Centers in Orange Park, Jacksonville Beach, Palatka and World Golf Village.
The Northeast Florida Multiple Listing Service (NEFMLS) operating as RealtyWEB MLS, is a wholly owned subsidiary of NEFAR. RealtyWEB MLS provides innovative programs and services to over 9,000+ real estate professionals. They are partnered with many exceptional service providers giving members a wide array of choices to fit their individual business model. Members have access to statistical data products that are customizable, along with extensive tax data through their integration with Metro Market Trends, Inc., which provides detailed and accurate property information throughout the state of Florida. The RealtyWEB MLS staff is comprised of a long-standing team of dedicated vendor employees who continually provide outstanding customer service, extensive hands on training, and proficient technical support.
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