RE Tech Titans – Shantanu Barua on Building MLS Tech That’s Fast, Flexible, and Agent Driven

Описание: In this episode of RE Tech Titans, Marilyn Wilson sits down with Shantanu Barua, CTO of VestaPlus and The MLS™, to explore how his team built one of the few remaining MLS-owned and operated software platforms in the U.S.
Shantanu shares the story behind building proprietary MLS software in one of the most demanding real estate markets—Beverly Hills and Greater Los Angeles—and how that pressure helped create a highly intuitive, agent-focused platform. From pioneering elastic search to leveraging AI for compliance, knowledge base articles, and chatbots, VestaPlus shows what’s possible when technologists build with real-world practitioner input.
Key Topics Covered:
Why The MLS decided to build rather than license their MLS system


How elite agents helped shape the product vision


Advantages of modern tech stacks vs. legacy software


VestaPlus’s approach to AI, agile development, and rapid enhancements


Building a full suite (MLS, showings, compliance, mobile) under one platform


Advice for other MLSs considering software development


How they balance local and national customer needs


Whether you're an MLS executive, real estate technologist, or just curious how next-gen platforms are being built, this episode offers practical insights on innovation, flexibility, and staying ahead in a fast-changing industry.
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Origin Story – Building a Purpose-Built MLS Platform: 00:00 – 11:14
Innovation Culture – Building for Practitioners with Practitioners: 11:14 – 27:50
Scale & Sustainability – Serving Diverse Markets and Future-Proofing Tech: 27:50 – End