RESO workgroups offer not just a front-row seat to the evolution of real estate technology but a hand on the steering wheel. These volunteer-driven groups direct every major standards advancement in our industry. They turn ideas into specifications, pain points into solutions and emerging challenges into shared progress. This is your chance to help lead a workgroup to make a direct impact.
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Active groups include:
- Broker Advisory: Explore broker issues where RESO could help
- Data Dictionary: Enhance and refine data elements in our universal language
- Interoperability: Expand technology systems for seamless integration
- Research & Development: Analyze and distribute new business cases
- Transport: Define data transport capabilities and rules, including the RESO Web API
- Certification: Create the process that empowers MLSs and technology companies
- Fast Track: Accelerate the improvement of Data Dictionary elements
- Global: Make the Data Dictionary more internationally friendly by expanding its scope
Why Join a RESO Workgroup?
RESO workgroups bring together MLSs, brokerages, technology companies, associations and subject matter experts to build the standards that power interoperability across real estate.
Every contribution – whether a comment, a use case or a full proposal – helps move the industry forward.
Workgroup activity is shared regularly in RESO Monthly and Product Updates, two newsletters that keep the community informed about progress and upcoming discussions. Deeper participation happens in the RESO Workgroup Collaboration System, where members actively discuss standards formation and change.
Two New Groups Need Early Contributors
Two new groups are forming this year, each tackling foundational challenges that will shape RESO standards for years to come.
Paul Stusiak
Identifiers Subgroup – Chair: Paul Stusiak
This subgroup is taking on a major structural update: integrating the Unique Organization Identifier (UOI) and Unique System Identifier (USI) into RESO standards. Their work will include:
- Designing a new Organization data model to replace the OUID Resource
- Defining a System Resource with an ID, name and essential attributes
- Ensuring consistent UOI and USI implementation
- Supporting clearer identification of organizations and systems
If you care about data clarity or system interoperability, this subgroup needs your voice.
Dan Troup
Schools & Geographies Subgroup – Chair: Dan Troup
This subgroup is focused on one of the most requested areas of standardization: geographic and school data. Their mission includes:
- Standardizing cities, subdivisions, counties and postal code requirements
- Establishing consistent school data fields
- Using external data sources for accuracy and alignment
- Reducing duplication and inconsistency across markets
This work will directly impact search, analytics, consumer experiences and cross-market data alignment. If you have ever struggled with mismatched city names or inconsistent school fields, this is your chance to help fix it at the standards level.
Who Should Participate in RESO Workgroups?
You do not need to be a developer or a standards expert. Workgroups thrive on diverse perspectives. You will be a great fit if you:
- Work with real estate data in any capacity
- Want to help solve industry challenges
- Enjoy collaborative problem-solving
- Believe in shared solutions
What You Get
- Influence in the standards that shape the industry
- Early insights into upcoming changes
- Direct collaboration with leaders across real estate
- A deeper understanding of how data flows and why it matters
- Recognition for contributing to industrywide progress
Join Us
RESO’s workgroups are open, collaborative and powered by volunteers who want to make real estate technology experiences better for everyone. Jump in, share your expertise and help shape the next generation of real estate standards.
