Vice President of Industry Development, Homes.com
1. What are the three most important priorities or initiatives that RESO should pursue during the next two years?
• 1) Addressing the barriers that continue obstructing universal adoption of Web API. As an example, we find at Homes.com, many MLSs have fewer fields mapped and available in their Web API feeds than exist in their RETS feeds. That is one barrier to widespread adoption that needs to be addressed. Parity is essential, improvement is desired.
2) Continue spreading the message and value of Web API throughout the industry, with an emphasis towards organizations who are consuming data feeds.
3) Continue introducing new value, building on the foundation established with DD and Web API. As an example, the Universal Property Identifier will provide tremendous value as it becomes more broadly available. We need to keep finding opportunities like UPI to iterate on the value standards have created.
2. How do you see your contributions as a board member being utilized for realizing these priorities?
• Widespread adoption throughout the property technology community must occur for the value of RESO to continue expanding. In my role at Homes.com, I have a great perspective on the effort involved in converting data aggregation infrastructure from legacy RETS to Web API. I’m eager to share that perspective as a RESO board member and help develop strategies to encourage widespread adoption.
3. The Board meets regularly, via conference calls and some in-person. Board members also are called to serve on or chair committees and special taskforces.
Are you willing and able to meet the time requirements to serve as a director for a 2-year term?
• Yes, I welcome the opportunity to contribute.
