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Leading the Way for Collaboration in Real Estate Andrew Binkley President at Constellation1
BROKERAGE | FRANCHISE | MLS | VENDOR
Your Source for Real Estate Technology Serving brokerages, franchises, MLSs, and vendors across North America with front office, back office, and data services solutions.
Front Office
On-demand, flexible and scalable front office solutions built
Back Office
Best-in-class, robust and reliable back office solutions designed
Data Services
specifically for your real estate business.
exclusively for the real estate industry. A single source for powerful real estate data services, including IDX data from 500+ MLSs across North America, MLS relationship and contract management, detailed compliance, and public records.
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Constellation1 Shines Bright
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Solutions Overview
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Customer Spotlight
At Constellation1, the foundations of our front office, back office, and data services solutions are growth, reliability, and cooperation. Our commitment to providing the industry’s best and most reliable real estate technology to support brokerages, franchises, MLSs, and technology vendors throughout North America is unwavering. Over the past two years, we’ve built a well-known brand, integrated eight companies, recruited a stellar team, invested in continuous product improvement, and introduced a center of excellence supplying
Message from the President
industry-leading data services to enable our customers and partners to better serve their clients. We are in this for the long-term. We are a part of Constellation Software Inc., one of the most successful software companies in the world, and Constellation Real Estate Group, so you can rest assured that we will not be sold to your competition. Our focus will continue to be on improving our existing products and acquiring more technology companies. Through this strategy, we’ve grown our team to more than 130 dedicated and talented members whose contributions reinforce our commitment to the power of one – your one source to solve all your toughest technology challenges. Your source for real estate technology. Andrew Binkley President
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Constellation1 Shines Bright: Leading the way for collaboration in real estate In March 2020, Constellation1 was introduced as “your source for real estate technology.” Though not a stranger to the industry, Constellation1 was a union of known brands offering products and solutions in front and back office and data services for brokerages, franchises, MLSs and vendors. In its short time in market, Constellation1 has brought clarity to an overcrowded tech space by being a one-stop shop for real estate industry tech solutions. It was a busy year for the new brand, with Constellation1 President, Andrew Binkley, at the helm. Binkley leads the team of over 130 dedicated real estate technology experts, helping achieve the brand recognition and growth Constellation1 has enjoyed in its first year. And there’s plenty more to come. Here’s a preview of what you can look forward to from the team.
Investment and Expansion
Collaboration
As part of Constellation Software Inc. and the
You’ve often heard the term “integration,” but what
Constellation Real Estate Group, Constellation1
does it really mean? Some companies promise
will continue to invest in its existing technology
fully integrated solutions from lead to close, but
and grow its solutions through acquisitions. Since
that’s not always what the industry needs.
its inception as a unified brand, Constellation1 has acquired two more companies and expanded its portfolio, improving its social media, CMA and virtual tour solutions. “We truly are one company, one team,” says Binkley. “Our buy-and-hold acquisition model demonstrates our strong commitment to the companies we acquire and the people that join our team. The companies join the Constellation1 brand, and their teams join our family. Plus, our customers know we will never sell to their competitors.” Not only does Constellation1 focus on its acquisition model to grow its business, it also focuses investment on team talent and R&D. “These are significant factors that contribute to our own success, and ultimately to our customers’ success,” continues Binkley.
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Constellation1 is taking a new approach: collaboration. Effective collaboration, from agents to brokers to franchises to MLSs to vendors, is how the industry has thrived. Real estate technology is no different. “Our customers have taught us that they often have well-established tools and technology, and they need to find complementary solutions that collaborate with those tools, without having to migrate to new tech and start from scratch,” says Binkley. If a brokerage already has a CRM that works perfectly for its business, or if an MLS has a website and portal that drives leads to its members, there’s no sense changing those solutions. The key is finding new ones that complement their business model and collaborate with their existing tech stack.
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“At Constellation1, we are your source for real estate technology, but that doesn’t mean you can’t keep using your existing tech if it works well for your business,” continues Binkley. “We have the tools and capabilities to work with the technology you’ve already implemented without starting from scratch. We’ll provide the tools you’re missing and collaborate with your existing technology to make sure there’s no interruption to your business processes and, most importantly, your revenue generation.”
Expertise and Excellence
“We truly are one company, one team. Thanks to our buy-and-hold acquisition model, we have a strong commitment to the products we acquire and to the people that join our team.” – Andrew Binkley, President of Constellation1
Through its acquisitions and R&D, Constellation1 has developed unique expertise in many areas, including data services. Real estate runs on data, and no one knows that better than Constellation1. “Over the years, we’ve acquired about 20 different companies that each did data a little differently,” explains Binkley. “With these companies’ unique
Its center of excellence focuses on providing high-quality data so both internal and customer teams
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experiences. It also offers a concierge service to handle all relationship requirements with MLSs, including managing contracts and their unique,
expertise, paired with the learnings and best
rigorous compliance standards.
practices we’ve acquired over the years, we have
Binkley continues, “We can offer this concierge
been able to create a single center of excellence for data management processes. This has enabled us to dedicate expert talent and resources and establish consistent processes across the board.” Constellation1 now has access to data from more than 500 MLSs across North America, making it the industry leader in data processing and aggregation.
service whether you’re a brokerage, franchise or even a tech vendor. We can handle everything data related so your team can focus on your strengths instead.” As the company continues to invest, collaborate and expand, we know one thing’s for sure: the future is bright at Constellation1.
Power of Constellation Constellation Software Inc.
Constellation Real Estate Group
15,000+
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employees globally
$3.5B in revenue
Publicly traded on TSX
real estate tech companies
500+ employees
Constellation1
130+
dedicated team members
1,500
real estate brokerages
500+
MLS integrations Your Source for Real Estate Technology
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Front Office
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Websites
Showings
Accounting
Customized website solutions for brokerages, agents, franchises, and MLSs with robust data services and lead generation capabilities.
Best-in-class showing scheduler and management system, connecting everyone involved in the transaction.
Intuitive software for managing payments, recurring charges and bills, referrals, escrow or trust accounts, agent tax forms, and more with one-click reporting capabilities.
Relocation
Digital Marketing
Web-based residential relocation, and real estate referral lead management in one centralized location.
Automated listing marketing and on-demand virtual tours to promote listings and remain top of mind for buyers and sellers.
CRM with Mobile App
Social Media Marketing
Documents
Superior mobile and desktop CRM tools to manage organic and paid lead traffic and to ensure leads get to the right agent, every time.
Hands-free social media marketing providing effective, relevant, and custom content shared automatically across social channels to keep your spheres connected and engaged.
Paperless management of processes, tasks, contacts, and vendors that integrates with Constellation1 eSign for easy and reliable approvals and signatures.
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Commissions Seamlessly integrated with QuickBooks® to streamline back office management and accounting.
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Transactions
MLS Listing Data
Public Records
Customized, easy-to-use transaction management that effectively collaborates with existing brokerage technology like forms, checklists and eSignature tools.
A single source for all real estate listing data needs, including bulk processing of authorized data feeds, MLS relationship and compliance management, and IDX data from 500+ MLSs.
Create robust, customized data sets of comprehensive real estate data including property, neighborhood, and mortgage data, powerful proprietary analytics and, more.
eSignatures Web-based electronic signature platform to instantly capture legally binding signatures on documents and forms.
NEW Commissions The new way to manage commissions: create plans, calculate splits, and push transaction details to accounting, with web-based access for agents to enter transactions and review commission details.
Regardless of your technology needs,
Constellation1 is your source for real estate technology.
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Together We Are Brokerage Constellation1 has your business needs covered, from your online presence via websites and social media automation to managing leads, agents, transactions, back office, and performance. Have ideas for leveraging better listing data or public records? We can solve your data challenges, too.
MLS Find the right solutions tailored to your business goals with Constellation1. Everything from member services, such as eSignature solutions, transaction and document management, to your online presence via web portals with powerful search tools that deliver an exceptional customer experience and more leads to your members.
Franchise Build a powerful tech stack to lead in your market based on your franchise needs. Whether you need a system of record to add value to your brokers and agents, robust data services, listing aggregation or franchise-wide solutions for websites, CRM, transactions, eSignature, and more, you can have it all with Constellation1.
Vendor As a real estate tech provider, you need access to robust listing data. Managing that data, dealing with data standardization, and each MLS’s unique compliance requirements can be overwhelming. We partner with you to achieve your business goals and manage all your data challenges for you. Together, we succeed.
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The Power of
Presence
Management
Data
Leads Brand Relationships Recruiting
Performance Reporting Transactions Revenue
Compliance Security Aggregation Access
Have a vision for your business?
Constellation1 is more than technology solutions. We
Real estate businesses have a lot of moving parts: brand presence, management, and need for data. Whether you are a brokerage, MLS, franchise, or technology vendor, one thing is true—you need solutions for your business that help you scale your vision and generate new revenue. Those solutions are a mix of adaptable technology, access to data, and expert partners—real people who are working with you to help navigate it all.
have an expert team that knows technology, masters MLS data, and helps brokerages and franchises build their respective business every day. Our solutions can be tailored to your needs. Whether you choose to use the full suite from Constellation1, select individual modules that your business needs or rely solely on our data services center of excellence, we will listen to your needs and recommend solutions and customizations to help you achieve your business goals.
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Tying it all Together: Constellation1’s Partnership with Flavin Realty
“We strive to be a one-stop shop for all things real estate, and Constellation1 showed us why they’re the go-to provider for real estate solutions by working on both our front and back office.” – Beau Flavin, President and CEO of Flavin Realty
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Flavin Realty is a well-known, family-owned brokerage that has been a mainstay in southwest Louisiana for over 40 years. Like many companies, Flavin Realty used to do business using old-school tools, meaning manual processes and systems that didn’t integrate with one another.
“Back in 2018, we needed our agents to switch mindsets and get used to the idea of writing a purchase agreement in a parking lot from their phone. Now, we need tools to be even more mobile,” says Melissa Hamilton, Sales Manager and Associate Broker at Flavin Realty.
In 2018, under new leadership, Flavin Realty embarked on modernizing its tools. In 2019 however, following a failed relationship with a vendor that got acquired, resulting in poor customer service and the project never coming to fruition, Flavin Realty was on the hunt for a new solutions vendor. The COVID-19 pandemic brought a sense of urgency and an opportunity for the company to re-evaluate its priorities.
By leveraging Constellation1’s back office, CRM, and website solutions, Flavin Realty achieved its goal to improve search, lead routing and connected apps across its tech stack. With Constellation1 as their solution partner, Flavin Realty agents are more mobile than ever—with the right tools at their fingertips. With a vision to expand its business in the future, Constellation1 solutions make it easy for Flavin Realty to succeed.
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Putting Data to Work: Constellation1’s Partnership with ActivePipe
“From the sales process through implementation, Constellation1 has really shined and stood out by working to strike a deal that makes sense not only for both of us, but the brokerages, agents, and ultimately the clients they serve.” – David Greenbaum, Vice President of Operations of ActivePipe Real estate runs on data. The most successful brokerages today are harnessing data to market to prospects, convert leads, show properties, and seal deals. The amount of data is mind boggling, and it can be overwhelming to think about where to start to get data to do the heavy lifting for your business. ActivePipe upgraded to Constellation1 because it was looking for a partner with the most expansive MLS reach and high-quality, reliable data. Thanks to Constellation1, ActivePipe can now provide all the data to match the right contact with the right property. Both listing agents and buyer agents have access to data that grows their business.
This data aggregation is Constellation1’s strong suit. Constellation1 Data Services provides a uniform MLS data feed allowing tech vendors to put that data to work. When asked to describe ActivePipe’s collaboration with Constellation1, Vice President of Operations, David Greenbaum, used one word: incredible. “We spoke with multiple respected vendors, and Constellation1 took the time to understand our needs and create customized terms to meet them.” Constellation1 always meets or exceeds expectations. This consistency has created trust and built what is sure to be a long-lasting relationship. Constellation1’s data team has the expertise and the experience to back it up, with more than 20 years of experience providing MLS data services.
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Why Constellation1? Partnership
“In my 39 years of IT experience, Constellation1 is one of the best vendor partners I’ve ever worked with.” Tammy Owen, Technology Director, Valley MLS
Expertise
“We like change, but we don’t like changing vendors. We look for long-term relationships with companies that can change and grow with us, and we have that with Constellation1.” David Caveness, President, Carpenter Realtors®
Growth
“Constellation1 is allowing us to time travel. Now, we can look into the future and focus on our growth strategy.” Will Grewal, Co-Founder and CEO, HomeStack
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