International MLS Forum

10/20/2026

10/20/2026

🇺🇸 We are pleased to announce Dr. Mathew Kallumadil as a speaker at the 4th International MLS Forum in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Mathew is SVP of Technology, Innovation, and Global Markets at Stellar MLS and Universal Consulting Opportunities (UCO), the title partner of the 2026 forum.

With experience spanning MLS technology, innovation and global market development, Mathew will contribute to the conversations shaping stronger connections across international real estate markets.
After participating in the forum in 2023 and 2025, he returns to join us again in Istanbul.

📍 Raffles Istanbul
📅 November 16–17, 2026
🎟️ Register at mlsforum.org

10/19/2026

Another great addition to our Istanbul 2026 sponsors! 🌍

We’re happy to welcome Legends International Team (LiT) as an Opal Sponsor of the 4th International MLS Forum!

A special thank you to Jason P. Jordan, CEO, President and Co-Founder of LiT, who also serves as our IMLSF and GDX Ambassador in Germany.

We appreciate Jason and the entire LiT team for their support and look forward to seeing them in Istanbul! 🇹🇷

📅 November 16–17, 2026
📍 Istanbul, Türkiye
🔗 www.mlsforum.org

10/16/2026

🌍 GDX and GREPA Sign Memorandum of Understanding

The Global Data Exchange (GDX) and the Ghana Real Estate Professionals Association (GREPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support greater international real estate cooperation.

The agreement was signed by Alireza Memar, President of NJMLS, and Victoria Osei Sampah, CEO of GREPA.

The signing reflects a shared interest in strengthening connections between real estate markets and advancing cooperation through trusted data, common standards and international partnerships.
We look forward to the opportunities this collaboration will bring.

Learn more about GDX: https://www.gdx.re

10/15/2026

🎙️ A new conversation on GDX Talks!

This time, we're joined by John DiMichele, CEO of the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB).

From bringing international real estate leaders together in Toronto to sharing experiences across markets, John has been an important voice in the International MLS Forum community.

In Episode 6, we continue that conversation and bring his perspective to a global audience.

🎥 Take a look at this short teaser, and watch the full episode on GDX Talks!

10/14/2026

Another speaker joins us in Istanbul. 🌍

We’re excited to welcome Joshua Lopour, Co-Founder of EveryState, to the 4th International MLS Forum.

This November, leaders from across the international real estate industry will meet in Istanbul to share ideas, build relationships and discuss the future of organized real estate marketplaces.

We look forward to having Joshua be part of the conversation.

📍 Raffles Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye
📅 November 16–17, 2026

Learn more and register at mlsforum.org

Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO); RealtyFeed

10/13/2026

Connecting the world’s real estate marketplaces. 🌍

Terri Murphy and John Giaimo, Publisher and CEO of Realty Times, join the conversation on international real estate and the connections taking shape across markets.

Thank you to Terri Murphy, John Giaimo and Realty Times for helping share the ideas and work behind the International MLS Forum with a wider global audience.

Watch the video and join us in Istanbul.
📍 Raffles Istanbul | Istanbul, Türkiye
📅 November 16–17, 2026
🎥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHjYNKP1giA

10/12/2026

We’re excited to welcome VestaPlus™ as an Emerald Sponsor of the 4th International MLS Forum! 🌍

Thank you to CEO Annie Ives and the VestaPlus™ team for supporting this year’s gathering of real estate leaders from around the world.

We look forward to seeing you in Istanbul for two days of conversations, connections and international collaboration.

📍 Raffles Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye
📅 November 16–17, 2026

10/09/2026

🎤 Keynote Speaker Announcement

We’re excited to welcome Merri Jo Cowen, Inaugural President of GDX, to Istanbul as a keynote speaker at the 4th International MLS Forum.

📅 November 16–17, 2026
📍 Istanbul, Türkiye

Merri Jo brings decades of MLS leadership and a global perspective on organized real estate, trusted data and cooperation between markets.

This November, she’ll join real estate leaders from around the world for two days of conversations, connections and practical ideas for stronger real estate marketplaces.

Registration is open. See you in Istanbul. 🌍

Universal Consulting Opportunities · Stellar MLS · Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) · RealtyFeed

10/08/2026

A stronger real estate market starts with data professionals can trust.

That was one of the clearest takeaways from IREC 2026 held in Hyderabad, India, where Shayne Fairley and Dr. Mathew Kallumadil joined NAR leaders, developers, brokers and agents from across India and around the world. Change takes time, and agreement on one point was strong: India needs organized, validated property data.

UCO is proud to work with NAR India to bring MLS to the country, giving real estate professionals more reliable data to build on and maximizing listing exposure inside and outside India. With broad industry support behind it, MLS in India is moving from concept to reality.