December 2024: MLS Innovator Network Recap & Insights

By Arianna Marino | December 06, 2024

The MLS Innovator Network is an exclusive group of MLS & Association Executives who meet monthly to discuss the latest technology trends and hear pitches from two well-vetted PropTech companies. On December 4, 2024, the Network heard pitches from MyHeat and Oppy. 

 

Company #1: MyHEAT

MyHEAT presented their innovative solution that uses advanced thermal imagery and machine learning to detect heat loss and inefficiencies in residential and commercial buildings. Unlike traditional methods, MyHEAT deploys airplanes equipped with high-resolution sensors to capture precise thermal images of rooftops, producing Heat Loss Maps and Heat Loss Ratings on a scale of 1–10. This data helps optimize energy performance, enhance property valuations, and provide actionable insights into building efficiency.

Realtors can leverage property-specific heat maps to pinpoint inefficiencies, assisting buyers and sellers in addressing issues such as weatherization and insulation. The MyHEAT Hub goes further, offering aggregated regional insights, the ability to filter for energy-efficient homes, and tools to calculate potential savings from upgrades like smart thermostats or insulation. These insights can also integrate directly into MLS dashboards, equipping agents with a powerful data layer to deliver informed energy assessments, set realistic client expectations, and position properties more effectively in the market. 

By highlighting energy-efficient properties, MyHEAT empowers real estate professionals to craft compelling narratives around cost savings and comfort, adding unique value to every listing.

 

Company #2: Oppy

Oppy, presented by Founder and CEO Alex Gustafson, is an AI-powered assistant transforming customer service and real estate operations. Utilizing advanced natural language processing, Oppy provides 24/7 support for MLSs, associations, and real estate professionals, ensuring faster response times, better lead management, and greater operational efficiency.

Oppy addresses a critical industry gap—average lead response times are over 8 hours, with nearly half of leads ignored. “However, we understand this isn’t a job for a human–no one can provide service 24 hours a day,” stated Gustafson. “That’s a job for AI.” Oppy cuts response times to just 3.5 minutes, delivering instant engagement and personalized follow-ups.
Each “Oppy” acts as a virtual team member, complete with a dedicated phone number, email, and web chat. These AI assistants handle tasks like lead routing, support, and top-of-funnel operations, seamlessly integrating with existing tools like CRMs and Google Calendar. Acting as a 24/7 listing concierge, Oppy qualifies leads, provides detailed property information, and escalates complex inquiries to agents when needed. Features such as scheduled follow-ups, call transcriptions, and secure number masking ensure a professional and efficient client experience.

With over 30 functions and counting, Oppy delivers tangible benefits, including a 30-40% boost in productivity and reduced staffing costs. By automating time-consuming tasks and maintaining a constant connection to qualified leads, Oppy empowers real estate professionals to focus on what truly matters—building relationships and closing deals.

 

The MLS Innovator Network is Now a Member Benefit of MLSPropTech.com:

We’ve transitioned the MLS Innovator Network to MLSPropTech.com so that members can continue enjoying access to the monthly meetings while taking advantage of the site's additional tools.

With access to powerful features like the tech stack builder, MLSs can now identify enhancement opportunities to their member benefit offerings and improve their organization’s competitive positioning. 

To make this transition seamless for current members of the MLS Innovator Network, we’ve made MLSPropTech.com memberships free for all MLS and Association users.

If you’re already part of the MLS Innovator Network, create a free account on MLSPropTech.com before January 1, 2025, to continue receiving invites to our monthly calls.

 

Member News & Updates

Muhammad Yasir: Saskatchewan REALTORS® Association migrated from Rapattoni to Agent Book.

Kelly Robinson: CLAW MLS/TheMLS™ launched Freemodel to their membership. In addition, VestaPlus™ recently partnered with BeachesMLS for its CheckMate™ compliance software and unveiled a new trade show booth at NAR NXT with the assistance of Agency McKenna for the design.  

 

Join the MLS Innovator Network

If you are an MLS or Association executive who would like to join the Network and participate in our monthly meetings, please request your invitation here.

 

Pitch to the MLS Innovator Network

If you are a PropTech company with a product that impacts an MLS, Association, and/or their members and would like to present to the network, please apply to pitch here.