LIsting Bits Podcast: Pooling Resources & Expertise Among MLSs – with Betsy Hanson of Markt

From a vendor's perspective, small MLSs are the most challenging to work with. And that's no surprise, seeing as how they have fewer resources than the big players in the space.   So, how do we support MLSs with fewer than 400 members in keeping up with NAR rules, for example? Is there a way MLSs might share marketing, support and compliance services in a way that makes the market work better for all involved?   Betsy Hanson is General Manager and General Counsel at Markt, a multi-MLS service organization focused on pooling resources and expertise to serve MLSs, brokers and agents.   On this episode of Listing Bits, Betsy shares her journey from executive assistant at a small association to her current role at Markt, describing how she avoids the attorney's reputation as the Department of No.   Betsy offers her take on what organized real estate is missing about the life and times of an ordinary REALTOR, why the average agent doesn't understand the lawsuits facing the industry, and how those lawsuits might change the way we do things moving forward.   Listen in to understand how Markt works as an MLS back-office provider and learn how Betsy and her team are uniquely positioned to help MLSs of all sizes with local market delivery.   What's Discussed:     Betsy's journey from executive assistant at a small association to General Counsel at Markt What differentiates the role of executive assistant from that of chief of staff How Betsy avoids the attorney's reputation as the Department of No Betsy's experience teaching English in China between undergrad and law school What organized real estate is missing about the life and times of an ordinary REALTOR Why the average REALTOR-on-the-street doesn't know about the lawsuits facing the industry How public perception of REALTORS remains positive despite lawsuits around compensation Betsy's predictions re: how the lawsuits facing organized real estate might play out How Markt began as a way for MLSs to pool support resources and create efficiencies Markt's potential to solve the challenge small MLSs face in keeping up with NAR rules   Connect with Betsy: Markt Email [email protected]   Resources: Notorious ROB Industry Relations Podcast Turn On by 1000watt   Our Sponsor:   Cloud CMA for Brokers