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MRIS Embraces ListHub™ for Broker Controlled Data Distribution
Morgantown, WV – October 26, 2006 – Metropolitan
Regional Information Systems, Inc. (MRIS), the largest MLS in the nation,
announced today they have partnered with Threewide to provide its brokers
an infrastructure to control data distribution outside of the MLS system.
Threewide’s ListHub product will give MRIS brokers an interface
to access their own listing data from the MRIS system and then choose
from a list of potential Internet marketing destinations. The listing
data will be packaged and transported without any additional requirements
from the broker.
“Brokers will now have the ability to repurpose their MLS system
data to multiple destinations with a single click - no data re-entry,
no technical experience required, and with a guarantee that the listing
data is accurate and timely,” said David Charron, President of
MRIS. “The innovative approach will allow our brokers to take
advantage of the multitude of Internet marketing destinations that have
gained momentum. We look forward to continuing our excellent working
relationship with Threewide and providing our members with outstanding
services.”
ListHub is integrated with the MRIS system so brokers will have real-time
access to their own listing inventory. Brokers then have the ability
to review the available destination channels and decide where listings
will be displayed. In addition, any traffic redirection from the destinations
is sent directly to the broker’s Web site where more information
can be found concerning the listing.
Jim Miller of Coldwell Banker Premier Properties in MRIS has been beta
testing the system, “ListHub has given me the ability to selectively
choose which Internet marketing destinations display my listing inventory.
My listings are now getting the most exposure they can online, and all
of the traffic is redirected to my Web site. Our agents work hard to
get listings, and I want our listings to work hard for us, especially
online since 1 in 4 buyers ultimately find the home they purchase online.”
“We are extremely thrilled that MRIS has once again taken a leadership
role in the industry and given their brokers control over their inventory,”
said Luke Glass, COO for Threewide. “The MLS of the future is
about supporting the members within your territory and giving them the
tools to succeed. ListHub is a tool that will allow brokers to have
more control over their inventory and broaden their marketing and operating
efficiencies.”
About Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc.
Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. (MRIS) is the
premiere online real estate information service for over 60,000 real
estate professionals in Maryland, Washington DC, Northern Virginia,
and parts of West Virginia and Pennsylvania. In 2005, MRIS facilitated
the sale of more than 191,000 properties, translating to more than $200-million
in daily sales volume.
About Threewide Corporation
Threewide Corporation was founded in July of 1999 and has been
focused on the real estate vertical since its inception. In mid-2000,
the company began to focus on the digital capture, packaging, and transport
of data for brokerages, Multiple Listing Services and other industry
vendors.
This press release contains various forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
regarding future results of operations and market opportunities that
are based on Threewide’s current expectations, assumptions, estimates
and projections about the company and its industry. Investors are cautioned
that actual results could differ materially from those anticipated by
the forward-looking statements as a result of the success of Threewide’s
branding and consumer awareness campaign and other marketing efforts;
competition from existing and potential competitors; and Threewide’s
ability to continue to develop and integrate new products, services
and technologies.
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