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ORLD PROPERTY VENTURES (WPV), a Miami-based real estate technology investment firm, is launching BETTER MLS, a new national listings platform exclusively owned and operated by U.S. real estate agents and brokers. Set to debut in H2 2025, the platform will feature verified listings from licensed members across all categories of real estate, including residential, commercial, vacation, and land properties.

    A key differentiator is that buyer and renter inquiries will be routed directly to listing agents at no additional cost, allowing consumers to work with authorized representatives. This contrasts with other national sites that often involve third-party middlemen purchasing leads.

    WPV plans a $30 million funding round through a Reg-D private offering to sell BETTER MLS ownership stakes to accredited investors nationwide. Once funded, WPV will transfer full management and control of the platform to its new owners and Board.

    According to Michael Gerrity, WPV founder, "Agents and brokers must take charge of their futures by owning their own national listings platform." By investing in BETTER MLS at its foundation, they can reclaim industry control while building personal wealth through revenue growth and potential future sales or IPOs.