GDX Tech Partners Intro 🚀 At GDX, we believe strong technology partnerships help shape the future of global real estate. As part of our GDX Tech Partners Intro series, we are proud to spotlight innovative solutions developed by our trusted technology partners — supporting interoperability, trusted data, and smarter real estate ecosystems worldwide. This is a partner technology solution (not a GDX product) and reflects our shared vision of a more connected global marketplace. Special thanks to John Kennedy for the collaboration and support. 🎥 Watch the video to learn more. #GDX #GDXTechPartners #PropTech #RealEstateTechnology #GlobalRealEstate #Innovation #Interoperability #MLS #TechnologyPartners

🌍 What happens when a local market builds trust first — and then connects globally? In our latest episode of GDX Talks, 🎙️ Eman Al Tal joins Natalie Ghazaley, GDX, and ADRES for an important conversation about the future of real estate infrastructure, global interoperability, and why trusted data is becoming the foundation of cross-border investment. From the development of Madhmoun — Abu Dhabi’s trusted real estate backbone — to becoming the first MLS in MENA & Asia to achieve Real Estate Standards Organization @resostandards certification, this discussion explores how structured, verified data is transforming markets and enabling a new era of global collaboration through GDX. 💡 Key themes discussed: ✔️ Why trust is the foundation of modern real estate markets ✔️ How Madhmoun transformed transparency in Abu Dhabi ✔️ The importance of RESO standards for global interoperability ✔️ How GDX connects markets while preserving local authority ✔️ Why AI in real estate is only as powerful as the quality of data behind it ✔️ How trusted infrastructure can accelerate international investment A special thank you to ADRES, @thinkprop.ae , Eman A., and Natalie Ghazaley for this insightful discussion and for helping shape the future of a more connected global real estate ecosystem. 🎥 Watch the full conversation and discover what’s next for global real estate. lnkd.in/dius4KyH #GDX #GDXTalks #RealEstate #PropTech #RESO #MLS #GlobalRealEstate #RealEstateInnovation #DataStandards #Interoperability #ADRES #Madhmoun #ThinkProp #AI #CrossBorderInvestment #IMLSF

We are proud to announce Alex Escudero as the official Ambassador of GDX - Global Data Exchange and the International MLS Forum (IMLSF) for Latin America. With more than 20 years of international real estate leadership experience across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America, Alex has built a reputation for driving cross-border growth, strategic partnerships, and market connectivity across both institutional and private sectors. He previously served as Director of Global Strategy at the National Association of REALTORS®, where he helped strengthen international real estate relations and expand global collaboration initiatives. He also served on the Executive Committee of FIABCI, supporting innovation and international cooperation throughout the industry. Latin America represents one of the world’s most dynamic and rapidly evolving real estate regions, with increasing international demand and growing momentum toward standards-based collaboration. Through this appointment, GDX continues its mission to: • Expand global market access for local professionals • Enable cross-border listing visibility through RESO standards • Foster trusted international collaboration • Preserve local governance through a federated model Alex’s expertise, strategic vision, and deep relationships across Spanish-speaking markets make him uniquely positioned to help connect Latin America to a broader global real estate ecosystem. Welcome to the GDX / IMLSF leadership network, Alex.

The future of real estate is not just global access — it’s global cooperation done the right way. Technology opened the door to international MLS opportunities, but education is what helps agents truly succeed within them. That’s why the collaboration between GDX - Global Data Exchange and Global Marketing Agent certification matters: combining global MLS infrastructure with practical agent education. By: Audree Mevellec Read more ➡️ linkedin.com/pulse/from-loca…

🇮🇹 Announcing GDX / IMLSF Ambassador in Italy We are proud to announce @giulio_azzolini - CEO of Listing - as the official Ambassador of GDX - Global Data Exchange and the International MLS Forum(IMLSF) in Italy. Italy represents one of Europe’s most dynamic and internationally attractive real estate markets, with growing interest from buyers across Europe, North America, and beyond. In this context, the development of structured, standards-based international collaboration is becoming increasingly important. 🤝 Giulio brings strong leadership and a clear vision for supporting this evolution, helping connect the Italian market with global standards and cross-border opportunities, while preserving its local identity and governance. His role as Ambassador will be to support the development of the GDX ecosystem in Italy by fostering collaboration, education, and adoption among local real estate professionals. Through this growth, the Italian market can benefit from: ✔️ Greater global visibility for listings ✔️ Improved access to qualified international buyers ✔️ Faster, more standardized collaboration between professionals ✔️ Full preservation of local rules and market control This appointment marks another step toward a more connected and interoperable real estate ecosystem—where local strength and global opportunity work together. 🚀 Congratulations Giulio, and welcome to this leadership role!

🚀 AI Meets Global Real Estate — Introducing Lumina Estate one of GDX Technology Partner What if speed, accuracy, and global reach weren’t trade-offs—but the standard? That’s exactly what Lumina Estate is building. In this new video, George, Co-Founder of Lumina Estate, shares a clear vision of where real estate is heading: 👉 A world powered by AI-driven insights, real-time data, and global connectivity As an innovative GDX - Global Data Exchange network technology provider and a proud @RESOStandards member, Lumina Estate is helping shape the next generation of real estate infrastructure. Here’s what stands out: ⚡ Speed & Accuracy First Success today depends on how fast and how accurately you can act on data—and Lumina is making premium analytics accessible to everyone. 🧠 AI That Actually Works for You From AI property valuation to semantic search and geospatial intelligence, the platform delivers smarter decision-making at every step. 🌍 Global, Not Local Through GDX integration, listings, data, and opportunities are no longer limited by borders—creating a truly international marketplace. 🤖 AI Concierge & Intelligent CRM Matching properties, managing leads, forecasting trends—automated, precise, and scalable. 🏡 A New Client Experience With virtual tours, 3D environments, and advanced visualization, transparency and trust are built into every interaction. 💡 One simple demo says it all: Ask the AI for a location—and instantly see live listings mapped and ready. This isn’t just innovation. This is a new operating system for real estate. Curious—how ready is your market for AI-powered, globally connected real estate?

We’re pleased to welcome three new education partners to the GDX Network: Global Marketing Agent and THINKPROP Education is what turns interoperability into adoption. These new partnerships strengthen the learning layer around GDX - Global Data Exchange bringing together cross-border agent enablement, government-recognized real estate training, and internationally grounded instruction. Global Marketing Agent, represented by Olivier Mevellec, adds a structured cross-border business model built around global marketing agreements, compliant collaboration, and co-marketing infrastructure. Its certification materials say more than 10,000 agents have been trained since 2006. ThinkProp, led by JASEM ALHOSANI, stands out with its government-aligned education model in the UAE—playing a key role in linking professional training with licensing frameworks, regulatory initiatives, and real estate market development. This positioning is further strengthened through strategic partnerships with leading entities such as CCIM, reinforcing its role in shaping professional standards and advancing the real estate ecosystem in the region.” #globalmarketingagent , #ThinkProp, special thanks to Audree Mevellec

🚀 "For the first time, I feel like I have control over my listings abroad.” That’s the kind of reaction that says everything. When we chose GDX and RESO standards, it wasn’t just about technology—it was about trust, structure, and real global opportunity. What makes GDX different? It’s simple… and complex at the same time. 👉 Simple—because now an Italian agent can reach international markets in a structured, reliable way 👉 Complex—because every country brings its own rules, systems, and legal frameworks But that’s exactly where the value is. Instead of losing control through emails and disconnected processes, agents can now: ✔ See their listings across markets ✔ Maintain control of their data ✔ Collaborate globally with confidence And most importantly… 🌍 Listings are no longer local—they become global assets. More visibility. More qualified buyers. More real collaboration. That’s the shift. Curious—how important is data control when working across borders in your market? Listen to Giulio Azzolini from ListingPlus in Italy in this engaging podcast. #GDX - Global Data Exchange, @RESOStandards , #ADRES, @RealtyFeed1 , Listingplus.it Thanks to @hallocasam / Michael Franz

Why American MLSs and Real Estate Associations Must Think Global By Alireza Memar, President of New Jersey Multiple Listing Service For decades, the U.S. has led one of the most advanced and structured real estate ecosystems in the world. Through initiatives like NAR Global and international MLS collaborations, American real estate leaders have helped shape markets worldwide. But today, one reality is undeniable: Real estate is no longer local. It is global. Having worked closely with international markets—as a NAR Global coordinator, advisory president of the International MLS Forum, and global real estate instructor—I’ve seen how global engagement doesn’t just create opportunity… It transforms perspective. The question is no longer should MLSs engage globally. The question is: Can they afford not to? Read more ➡️ linkedin.com/pulse/why-ameri…

🌍 Welcoming Fargia Lamrabet to the International MLS Forum We are pleased to welcome Fargia Lamrabet, Leadership Advisor at the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre - مركز أبوظبي العقاري, as part of the growing conversation around real estate data, technology, and market innovation at the International MLS Forum – Abu Dhabi, November 23–24, 2026. Fargia Lamrabet is a digital, data, and AI transformation executive working at the intersection of technology, AI, and innovation. With more than 20 years of experience across government and global enterprises, she specializes in designing digital ecosystems that enable data‑driven markets, operational excellence, and large‑scale transformation. She currently advises the leadership of the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) on digital, data, and AI strategy, contributing to the development of next‑generation real estate market infrastructure, regulatory technology, and data platforms that enhance transparency, efficiency, and decision‑making in Abu Dhabi’s property sector. Prior to this role, she served as Group Chief Digital Officer at Unifrutti, where she led the company’s global digital transformation across agricultural operations spanning multiple continents. Her work focused on building enterprise data platforms, deploying AI‑enabled decision systems, modernizing business applications, and establishing scalable digital operating models to support operational efficiency and growth. Earlier in her career, she designed and built the digital and technology ecosystem for Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District, including Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum | متحف زايد الوطني, and the district’s other museums. She established the district’s digital backbone — spanning smart building infrastructure, enterprise and operational systems, and visitor platforms supporting museum operations and visitor experience. Her career also includes major transformation programs for international organizations such as BNP Paribas, AXA, and Europcar, focusing on enterprise systems modernization, infrastructure consolidation, and digital transformation across global operations. We look forward to the insights she will bring to the global discussion on data‑driven real estate markets, AI adoption, and next‑generation property infrastructure. 📍 International MLS Forum – Abu Dhabi, UAE 📅 November 23–24, 2026 #InternationalMLSForum #IMLSF #PropTech #RealEstateInnovation #AI #DataGovernance #GlobalRealEstate @RESOStandards #ADRES #GDX - Global Data Exchange

Multiple Listing Services in real estate have been foundational in creating transparent, liquid marketplaces that benefit consumers, professionals, and communities. They create maximum exposure to buyer demand for sellers, maximum access to housing opportunities for buyers, and maximum accurate real estate information–property data–to the wide range of stakeholders making real estate decisions across cities and countries. What we’ve known in the first MLS markets across North America has been an MLS ecosystem built and maintained by brokers and their REALTOR associations. These self-regulated industry organizations have created their own rules, layered on top of the government-regulated rules that states and provinces create to license brokers and agents. ✒️ Read more: ➡️ facebook.com/share/p/183MNQ8…

🇷🇴 “What we call listings… aren’t really listings.” Insight from Sorin Udrea - Virtual interviews of International MLS Forum Sorin Udrea shared a powerful reality from many European markets: 👉 Sellers—not agents—control the listing. 👉 Prices, terms, and availability change without structure. 👉 Agents operate more like selling agents, not true listing agents. And that creates one core issue: No structure → No transparency → No real marketplace. This is exactly why MLS matters. 🌍 This is the conversation IMLSF is bringing forward. #IMLSF #MLS #RealEstate #PropTech #DataTransparency #GlobalRealEstate Notice: The articles and videos published on the International MLS Forum website and LinkedIn page are offered by renowned industry leaders, seasoned practitioners, and respected veterans of the global real estate sector. These perspectives reflect their own professional experiences and insights, and do not necessarily represent the official views or positions of the International MLS Forum organizers

🇺🇸 🇷🇴 Bilateral connection is now active. We’re proud to announce that the bilateral connection between Stellar MLS and MLSLeader - Powered by Flexmls Romania is now active through the GDX - Global Data Exchange Network. This marks an important step forward in cross-border MLS collaboration — connecting markets through shared standards, trusted interoperability, and a stronger framework for international real estate data exchange. More than a technical milestone, this activation reflects a bigger vision: enabling real estate organizations to work across borders while respecting local governance, rules, and market identity. This connection is especially meaningful in Florida, home to one of the largest Romanian-American communities in the United States, making stronger ties between Florida and Romania all the more relevant. Congratulations to Merri Jo Cowen and Sorin Udrea for the leadership behind this collaboration, and thank you to all partners helping move the industry toward a more connected global future. #GDX #StellarMLS #MLSLeader #Romania #Florida #RESO #MLS #CrossBorderRealEstate #DataStandards #PropTech Universal Consulting Opportunities , @RESOStandards, ADRES, @RealtyFeed1

We’re pleased to introduce new technology providers joining the GDX Network: 🇨🇦 AI HomeDesign — Salar Davari 🇨🇭 HalloCasa — Michael Franz 🇺🇸 ZAMIN AI — Alireza Haghighi, M.D., D.Phil., FACMG 🇬🇪 Lumina Estate — revaz ungiadze Welcoming new technology partners into the GDX ecosystem means a stronger network, expanded AI capabilities, and greater access to technology tools for every node across the platform. What makes the GDX federated model powerful is choice. Each node 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 with GDX tech providers based on its own market needs, strategy, and priorities. This ensures that innovation is not only available, but adaptable to local requirements. By expanding the network with forward-thinking technology partners, GDX continues to strengthen global collaboration around real estate data, improve market efficiency, and give each node access to more tools that can support growth, innovation, and consumer trust. This is how stronger networks are built: through openness, interoperability, and a shared commitment to better technology across the global MLS ecosystem. #GDX #GlobalDataExchange #MLS #PropTech #RealEstateTechnology #AI #DataStandards #Interoperability #RealEstateInnovation #MLSForum

🎬 Flashback | Rich Media in Real Estate – IMLSF 2025 - Toronto What if the future of real estate isn’t just about data… but about trust in what we see? At the International MLS Forum, a powerful conversation unfolded between: • Antoni Costa (Restb.ai) • Pawel Rajszel (Roomvo) • Sam Mehrbod, Ph.D. Mehrbod, (roomvu) • Kurtis Cicalo (Voiceflip) And it challenged something fundamental: 👉 In a world of AI, deepfakes, and digital noise… how do we turn media into a trust asset? 🧠 The New Reality: Engagement vs. Authenticity On one side, we now have tools that can: ✔ Virtually redesign homes ✔ Change interiors instantly ✔ Personalize listings visually And the result? 📈 Massive engagement. Buyers spend more time. Listings become interactive experiences. But here’s the tension: If everything can be modified… what can actually be trusted? 🎭 Personalization Is Winning Sam shared something striking: When content includes your face, voice, and identity → engagement can increase by 200%. That means: Generic listings are fading Personalized storytelling is rising Agents are becoming media creators The listing is no longer just information. It’s content. 🏛 The Role of MLS: The Anchor of Truth And this is where the conversation became critical. While AI transforms media… MLS must remain the source of truth. As discussed: ✔ MLS = verified data ✔ MLS = structured information ✔ MLS = trusted foundation New technologies must build on top of it — not replace it. ⚖️ The Balance Ahead The future isn’t: AI vs MLS or Creativity vs Accuracy It’s: 👉 Engaging media Trusted data Because at the end of the day: Trust is the currency of real estate. And in an AI-driven world… that currency becomes even more valuable. #InternationalMLSForum #IMLSF #PropTech #AIinRealEstate #MLS #RealEstateInnovation #DataTrust #DigitalTransformation #MLSForum

🌍 How Do Emerging MLS Markets Actually Get Built? Not with perfect systems. Not with ready-made infrastructure. But often… with frustration. At the International MLS Forum – Emerging MLS Markets panel, moderated conversations between Mathew Kallumadil(Universal Consulting Opportunities / Stellar MLS), Sergio Juvencio(SyncMLS), and Victoria O.(GREPA, Ghana) revealed something powerful: 👉 Most MLS journeys don’t start with strategy. They start with a problem no one else is solving. From Frustration to Infrastructure Victoria shared how, in Ghana, the journey began by building: ✔ Government relationships ✔ Licensing frameworks ✔ Industry structures And then came the realization: Without an MLS… there is no marketplace. MLS wasn’t optional. It was foundational. 🏢 Building Ecosystems, Not Just Systems Across Africa and other emerging markets, progress isn’t just about listings. It’s about: • Creating collaboration between agents • Educating the market through conferences and global exposure • Introducing PropTech and new technologies • Building trust where transparency didn’t exist Even exploring blockchain — not as hype, but as a tool for fair, tamper-proof transactions. 🚀 The Portugal Story: Just Build It Sergio shared a different but equally powerful journey. Five years ago: ❌ No support ❌ No ecosystem ❌ No traction So what happened? 👉 “I’ll just do it myself.” That decision — investing time, energy, and belief — led to building a functioning MLS structure in Portugal. Not because the market was ready. But because someone made it ready. 🔑 The Real Insight Emerging MLS markets don’t fail because of lack of technology. They struggle because of: Lack of structure Lack of collaboration Lack of shared vision But once those align? Everything accelerates. The takeaway from this panel was clear: MLS is not just a system. It’s the foundation of a functioning real estate market. And in emerging markets, it’s not built by default. It’s built by leaders willing to take the first step. #InternationalMLSForum #IMLSF #MLS #EmergingMarkets #PropTech #GlobalRealEstate #DataTransparency #RealEstateInnovation #MLSForum @RESOStandards

🌍 🇵🇱 We are honored to welcome Magdalena Mróz as our new Regional Ambassador for GDX - Global Data Exchange and the International MLS Forum. As the Founder & CEO of Frost International Real Estate, Magdalena provides Comprehensive Real Estate Brokerage & Strategic Advisory in Poland and across global markets. Specializing in both Commercial (CRE) and Residential Real Estate (RRE) sectors, she brings a sophisticated, cross-market perspective to our leadership circle. Magdalena ensures the highest international standards through her prestigious affiliations: 🇺🇸 National Association of REALTORS® (USA) 🇪🇺 European Association of Real Estate Professions (Europe) 🇵🇱 Polish Federation of Real Estate Market and Warsaw Association of Real Estate Agents (Poland) A skilled strategist with a certificate in negotiations from the Yale School of Management, Magdalena is a PropTech & AI Advocate, supporting the integration of Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to drive digital transformation. Her unique combination of market experience, international reach, and forward-looking perspective makes her an invaluable addition to our global community. Please join us in welcoming Magdalena Mróz as our Ambassador! #Ambassador #GDX #InternationalMLSForum #RealEstate #PropTech #AI #Blockchain #GlobalRealEstate #Poland #YaleSOM #NationalAssociationOfREALTORS #CEPI #PFRN #WSPON #ADRES, @RESOStandards , #UniversalConsultingOpportunities

🌍 Welcoming Moldova to the GDX - Global Data Exchange Network 🇲🇩 We are excited to welcome Moldova to the GDX – Global Data Exchange network through APAIM - Asociația Profesională a Agențior Imobiliari din Moldova (Association of Professional Real Estate Agents in Moldova), marking another important step toward building a truly global, standards‑based real estate data ecosystem. APAIM, led by President Eugeniu Doroș for the 2025–2026 term, has been working to strengthen professionalism, transparency, and collaboration within Moldova’s real estate sector. By joining the GDX Network, APAIM and its members gain access to a global framework designed to enable secure, standards‑based international listing exchange. Through GDX’s federated model, real estate organizations remain fully in control of their own data, policies, and governance while benefiting from international connectivity. This allows Moldovan real estate professionals to maintain local market integrity while opening the door to global visibility and collaboration. For APAIM members, this milestone brings key opportunities: • Greater International Exposure – Moldovan properties gain visibility across a trusted global network of MLS and real estate platforms. • Cross‑Border Investment Opportunities – Foreign investors can more easily discover verified listings in Moldova. • Standards‑Based Integration – GDX operates on international real estate data standards for reliable technology integration. • Global Professional Collaboration – Agents and brokers can build partnerships with professionals in other markets. Moldova’s growing real estate sector, strategic location between the EU and Eastern markets, and rising international interest make this partnership a valuable addition to the expanding GDX ecosystem. We are proud to welcome APAIM and the Moldovan real estate community to the GDX Network and look forward to building new cross‑border opportunities together. 🚀 Welcome to the network, Moldova! #GDX #GlobalDataExchange #InternationalMLSForum #Moldova #APAIM #MLS #PropTech #CrossBorderRealEstate #GlobalCollaboration Ambassador of GDX/IMLS in Eastern Europe: Dan A. Negulescu #ADRES, #UniversalConsultingOpportunities , @RESOStandards , #RealtyFeed.

🌍 Welcoming Jasem Alhosani as GDX / IMLSF Ambassador for the Middle East We are pleased to officially welcome JASEM ALHOSANI (United Arab Emirates) as the GDX - Global Data Exchange / International MLS Forum (IMLSF) Ambassador for the Middle East. 🇦🇪 Jasem brings more than 25 years of experience in the urban planning, construction, and real estate sectors and currently serves as Operations Lead at Advanced Real Estate Services (ADRES), where he oversees large-scale projects spanning infrastructure, environmental initiatives, and government and private-sector developments. His leadership experience includes managing field teams of more than 40 employees while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, execution, and operational excellence. His professional background spans PropTech, surveying, project planning, contract management, and real estate valuation, and is supported by two valuation accreditations from the Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers (TAQEEM). Many members of our community first met Jasem when he spoke at the International MLS Forum in Toronto and Milan, where he shared insights on the rapid evolution of the UAE real estate ecosystem, the growing importance of structured data, PropTech innovation, and global collaboration. In his new role as GDX / IMLSF Ambassador for the Middle East, Jasem will help strengthen the connection between regional real estate markets and the global MLS community by: Promoting structured real estate data and MLS standards Supporting technology-driven modernization of real estate markets Encouraging cross-border collaboration and listing exchange Connecting regional leadership with the Global Data Exchange (GDX) initiative The Middle East continues to emerge as one of the most dynamic hubs for real estate innovation globally, and leaders like Jasem play a key role in shaping that future. Please join us in welcoming Jasem Alhosani to the global IMLSF and GDX community 👏 #MLSForum,#ThinkProp, @RESOStandards