Pioneers of MLS: The Innovative Journeys of MLS Founders Dr. Mathew Kallumadil, Moderator International MLS Forum, Milan, Italy October 28, 2024 The International MLS Forum, held in the vibrant city of Milan, Italy, brought together pioneers in the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) industry to discuss their innovative journeys and the future of MLS. As the moderator of this esteemed panel, I had the privilege of guiding a discussion that delved into the unique challenges and triumphs experienced by these trailblazers. Our panelists, Carlos Grass, Ahmed Elbatrawy, and Sorin Udrea, each shared their compelling stories, shedding light on the evolution of MLS in their respective regions. 

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ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. (Sept. 30, 2024 ) - Stellar MLS has been awarded the Top Workplaces 2024 honor by the Orlando Sentinel Media Group for the third consecutive year. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to an organization’s success, including alignment, execution, and connection. “We are honored to receive the Top Workplaces award for the third year in a row,” said Merri Jo Cowen, CEO of Stellar MLS. “This achievement underscores our dedication to creating a supportive and empowering workplace where our team members can excel and do their best work. At Stellar, we embody a culture built on service: to our employees, customers, shareholders, and the people they serve. This culture is not only at the heart of our strategy but is reflected in everything we do.” In addition to offering generous paid time off, cost-effective health insurance, competitive compensation, and various work-life balance initiatives, Stellar MLS is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team culture and regularly organizing guest speaker sessions and events for all staff members. Stellar MLS also offers its employees ample opportunities to serve their communities through the Florida Waterways Initiative and other volunteer contributions. Furthermore, Stellar completed the Willhouse Global Transformative Inclusive Leader program for its management team. This program equips participants at any level of their organization with actionable Diversity, Equality, and Inclusivity (DEI) tools to use in their workplaces. “Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.” About Stellar MLS Stellar is the Multiple Listing Service for real estate professionals who value clarity, stability, and support in a real estate market and industry defined by change. As the largest multiple listing service in the state of Florida and Puerto Rico, and the third-largest in the U.S., Stellar MLS serves over 84,000 customers. Its broad footprint allows Stellar MLS to offer a wider range of products and services, as well as more opportunities for business, than nearly any other MLS. By providing a comprehensive suite of industry-leading products and world-class customer service, Stellar MLS helps brokers and their agents thrive in tomorrow’s competitive real estate market. Stellar MLS supports real estate agents and brokers across 21 REALTOR® associations in Central and Southwest Florida and Puerto Rico.  About Energage Making the world a better place to work together.TM Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 18 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.