Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED), a leading multiple listing service (MLS) provider, has inked a deal to add the Quad City Area REALTORS (QCAR) as a new association partner, the associations said in a news release.
The agreement, announced in early July, will provide QCAR’s 1,000 real estate professional members with new tools, service options, and access to an expanding MLS network.
“We were impressed by MRED’s commitment to innovation and partnership,” QCAR President Craig Newcomb said in the release.
“This move will empower our members with tools that enhance their service and support their success in an evolving market,” added Mr. Newcomb, a managing broker for Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors.
QCAR joins 15 other Realtor associations that contract with MRED to provide cutting-edge MLS and real estate-related services.
QCAR members will be able to continue using Paragon as their front-end MLS. MRED proudly offers three MLS options, including Paragon, connectMLS, and Zenlist, according to the release.
Shared goals, values
“This is more than just a technical integration, it’s a relationship rooted in shared goals and values,” MRED President and CEO Rebecca Jensen said. “We’re proud to work side-by-side with QCAR to support their members. We’re excited to collaborate and ensure this is a seamless and valuable transition.”
Midwest Real Estate Data is headquartered in Lisle, Illinois. It is the MLS for real estate professionals across northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin, northwest Indiana, and Iowa. The network inputs 250,000 real estate listings annually.
“Joining MRED means giving our members access to one of the most advanced and collaborative MLS platforms in the country,” QCAR CEO Sharon Smith said in the release. “With powerful tools, unmatched data accuracy, and a strong commitment to service and support, MRED will help our agents stay competitive, close more deals, and elevate the level of professionalism across our entire association.”
Quad City Area Realtors is housed at 1900 State St., Bettendorf. It serves real estate members across Iowa and Illinois. It works to enhance members’ ability to conduct their businesses successfully, with integrity, competency, and ethics. The association also promotes collective active, community involvement. In addition it promotes and supports home ownership as part of its mission.
The QCAR and MRED already have begun working on system integration and expect it to be complete by year end.
