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The Clean Close with Courtney PoulosRuss Cofano talks MLS, NAR, and the Decentralization of Our IndustryRuss Cofano joins us to break down the future of MLS governance.
With experience across brokerage, MLS, associations, and proptech, Russ brings unmatched insight into where the industry is headed.
In this segment, we introduce Russ and his recent articles on:
Open MLS access
Raising professional standards
The new membership landscape
Why governance needs urgent modernization
This sets the stage for a powerful conversation.
📄 Russ’s Articles:
• NAR Membership Must Be a Choice — https://www.inman.com/2025/11/04/nar-membership-must-be-a-choice-for-agents-brokers-consumers/
• The MLS Opportunity: Open Access & Ra...
2025-12-081h 03
CEO Bros - After Hours#25 A CEO's Journey - Russ Cofano - LeadershipLeadership; Trust, Decision making, Principals, Transparency, Management, and Accountability  I. Executive Summary This episode features an interview with Russ Cofano, a multi-time president and CEO, on the "CEO Bros After Hours" podcast. The discussion primarily revolves around leadership, management, and the nuances of the CEO role, with a strong emphasis on the foundational importance of trust. Cofano shares personal anecdotes and insights gained from his extensive career, covering topics such as navigating challenging financial situations, building and inheriting teams, the concept of "Radical Candor," and the post-CEO transition.  II. Ke...
2025-08-011h 08
Real Estate Insiders UnfilteredIndustry Challenges in the Next 36 MonthsWhere is the real estate industry heading? With 35 years of experience, Russ Cofano, CEO of Collabra Technology, joins us to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing agents and brokers today. We break down everything from the legal battles over cooperative compensation and Clear Cooperation Policy to the evolving role of portals and the changing landscape of lead generation. Plus, Russ shares his predictions for what the real estate industry will look like in the next 36 months. Don't miss this insightful conversation with a true industry leader. Connect with Russ on LinkedIn. Â L...
2024-11-2647 min
GoGaddis Real Estate RadioNavigating the NAR Lawsuit: A Closer Look at Buyer AgencyWelcome to GoGaddis Real Estate Radio, your trusted source for real estate insights and expert advice. I'm Cleve Gaddis, your host, and today we're delving into one of the most talked-about topics in the real estate world – the NAR lawsuit and its potential impact on buyer agency.
Segment Teaser: Here's a glimpse of what we'll be exploring today:
The NAR Lawsuit Updates: The NAR lawsuit has been making headlines and sparking debates across the nation. Almost every day, there's new information emerging about its implications. Today, we'll sift through the latest updates and share what you need to know.
Is Bu...
2023-12-2512 min
The Real Estate SessionsRuss Cofano - CEO and President - Collabra Technology IncTHE REAL ESTATE SESSIONS PODCASTEpisode 349: Host: BILL RISSERGuest: RUSS COFANOEpisode Summary:Today's guest is Russ Cofano, the CEO and President of Collabra Technologies, and he is currently based in Redmond City, around the Seattle area.In this episode, Russ discusses the importance of agents adopting digitalization to expand their sphere of influence and increase productivity. Russ also talks about his accidental but direct entry into real estate.Top Takeaways: "Seeing...
2023-04-1145 min
RealTrendingRuss Cofano on artificial intelligence in real estate marketingToday's RealTrending features Russ Cofano, CEO of Collabra Technology, a digital marketing technology and analytics firm. Russ has more than 30 years of senior leadership experience in nearly all facets of the real estate industry, including brokerage, technology, MLS, associations and affiliated businesses.We speak to Russ about trends in real estate marketing, the pros and cons of artificial intelligence like ChatGPT and specifics about how agents can succeed in today's uncertain market.Related to this episode:
Connect with Russ on LinkedIn
Collabra Technology
HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
Enjoy the episode!RealTrends Ag...
2023-04-1043 minRealTrendingRuss Cofano on artificial intelligence in real estate marketingToday's RealTrending features Russ Cofano, CEO of Collabra Technology, a digital marketing technology and analytics firm. Russ has more than 30 years of senior leadership experience in nearly all facets of the real estate industry, including brokerage, technology, MLS, associations and affiliated businesses.We speak to Russ about trends in real estate marketing, the pros and cons of artificial intelligence like ChatGPT and specifics about how agents can succeed in today's uncertain market.Related to this episode:
Connect with Russ on LinkedIn
Collabra Technology
HousingWire’s YouTube Channel
Enjoy the episode!RealTrends Ag...
2023-04-1043 min
Keeping It Real Podcast • Secrets Of Top 1% REALTORS ® • Interviews With Real Estate Brokers & AgentsWhat Is Your Social Media Effectiveness Score? • Russ CofanoRuss Cofano the CEO at Collabra Technology talks about his long experience with law school background working in a law firm legal hotline. Russ discussed the importance of eXp model and how the timing is incredibly valuable to effectiveness of this model. Next, he talks about a tool that his company has developed with the purpose to help agents build their digital marketing part of the job. Last, he explains why sales without marketing and branding is only half of the equation of digital marketing.
If you’d prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on...
2023-03-311h 01
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6 Rene & Angela - I'll Be Good (Special Mix)
7 The Vision, Andreya Triana, Ben Westbeech - Missing (Extended Mix
8 Van McCoy The Soul City Symphony The Hustle 1975 Disco Purrfection Version
9 Mike Anthony - Mike Antohony - Why Can´t We Live Together
10 Total Contrast - Takes A Little Time
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2022-01-095h 00
La French P@rtySaintSylveste2021p@rty/Live$et/by MrGvinylSmiX
1 William Bell; Headline News (Extended Dance Mix)
2 -Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Stop The Music (Extended Version)
3 Candi Staton Feat The Source - You Got The Love [Club House]
4 Kurtis Blow - I'm Chillin' (12'' Club Mix)
5 gayle_adams_-_love_fever_(extended)
6 Rene & Angela - I'll Be Good (Special Mix)
7 The Vision, Andreya Triana, Ben Westbeech - Missing (Extended Mix
8 Van McCoy _ The Soul City Symphony _ The Hustle 1975 Disco Purrfection Version
9 Mike Anthony - Mike Antohony - Why Can´t We Live Together
10 Total Contrast - Takes A Little T...
2022-01-095h 00
Gradually… Then, suddenly!LQaaS - The new AI-powered acronym that just might solve the lead problem in real estate
2019-08-2044 min
The Real WordEpisode 078: Inman Innovator Finalist Podcast Reviews: 1 of 3This week on The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White review three nominees from the Inman Innovator Awards finalists.
Listing Bits with Greg Robertson: bit.ly/listingbitspodcast


Gradually...Then, suddenly! With Russ Cofano: bit.ly/graduallysuddenlypodcast


Kevin and Fred’s NEXT LEVEL Podcast: bit.ly/kevinfredpodcast
Find the full list of finalists here: bit.ly/inmaninnovatorlist
Connect with Byron Lazine + Nicole White on Instagram:
instagram.com/byronlazine
instagram.com/nicolewhiterealtor
Watch The Rackets on Instagram:
instagram.com/therackets
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Gradually… Then, suddenly!Platforms: Buzzword or the new essential technology for real estate?OVERVIEW Listen in as I interview York Baur, CEO of Seattle-based real estate technology company MoxiWorks.  MoxiWorks was spun out of iconic real estate company Windermere Real Estate and York leads a staff whose mission is to help brokerage companies be more profitable through agent productivity. In addition to specific applications like it’s Engage CRM, MoxiWorks is a player in the emerging real estate data platform race with its MoxiCloud product. YORK’S THOUGHTS: Real estate is a relationship based business and many try to make it more about technology than it should...
2019-03-1951 min
Gradually… Then, suddenly!Making 1 + 1 = 3: Using data to uncover hidden value in real estateOVERVIEW Listen in as I interview Bryan Copley, Co-Founder and CEO of CityBldr in Seattle, Washington.  Most automated valuation models attempt to determine the value of real estate in its present use.  As Bryan and his co-founder worked their way through two previous residential real estate technology startups, they learned that there was an opportunity to use technology to discover value in the shadow inventory of properties that might be for sale “at the right price” and that builders, developer and investors were very willing to trade-in the historical manual process of determining the “what could be” valuation...
2019-03-1246 min
Gradually… Then, suddenly!A.I. and Real Estate: Hype, Hope or Here Today?OVERVIEW Listen in as I interview John Berkowitz, Co-Founder and CEO of OJO Labs in Austin, Texas.  As we enter the early days of the 4th Industrial Revolution, the convergence of large amounts of data being capture on various devices and distributed computing power has ushered in a new world of artificial intelligence and machine learning.  Many new commercial iterations AI have focused on service industries and trying to create applications that can service consumers better than the level of service historically provided by humans. John provides his thoughts on the promise of AI in real estate and...
2019-02-2652 min
Gradually… Then, suddenly!Asking WHY in the new age of MLS - Tim DainOVERVIEW Listen in as I interview Tim Dain, President and CEO of MARIS MLS in St. Louis.  The real estate industry’s use of and need for data is increasing at lightspeed. Historically, MLSs have been the providers of all property related data to industry participants.  As a “why” thinker in a world dominated by status quo, Tim provides his thoughts on why MLSs will look much different in the future and how he is molding MARIS into a prototype MLS that will best serve changing industry demographics and deliver the data framework the industry needs. Tim’s T...
2019-02-1942 min
Gradually… Then, suddenly!INTRODUCTION: Welcome to Gradually…Then, suddenly!Real estate industry executive Russ Cofano explains how Gradually… Then, suddenly! will explore those people and companies who are determined to change the real estate industry and with it, access to hundreds of billions of dollars. Russ provides a sneak peak on the initial lineup of guests and a way to get email updates at www.avvonue.com. The first episode drops February 20, 2019.
2019-02-0602 min