The National Association of Realtors®’ REACH Labs program, which identifies and connects innovative early-stage startups to the REALTOR® community, announced its expansion to Chicago to launch its first multi-association and multiple listing service (MLS) REACH Lab. Collectively representing over 46,000 REALTORS®, the new REACH Lab will be jointly run by the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors®, the Chicago Association of Realtors®, the North-Shore Barrington Association of Realtors® and Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED).
Through the REACH Labs program, Chicagoland startups developing solutions for real estate and adjacent industries like mortgage, home services and insurance have a significant opportunity to connect with thousands of real estate professionals.
“Chicagoland is rich in new technology, and the Chicago Association of REALTORS® is excited to help bring emerging technology to REALTORS® throughout the area,” said Zack Wahlquist, our chief operating officer.