UCO Leverages Its Expertise to Further MLS Leader’s Mission to Grow the MLS Concept and Enhance the Real Estate Industry for Professionals and Consumers

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla., Oct. 4, 2024 — UCO, a subsidiary of Stellar MLS, a leading multiple listing service (MLS) in the U.S. and the fastest-growing in the world, has announced a partnership with MLS Leader to be its exclusive MLS strategic advisor in Romania. Through this agreement, UCO will share its expertise and experience to support MLS Leader’s goal of becoming the leading MLS in the Romanian real estate market.

MLS Leader has been working closely with the real estate broker and agent communities in Romania for over a decade, playing a significant role in education and regulation to establish a transparent real estate market that benefits professionals, clients, and the general public. As a primary source of information on properties and real estate transactions in Romania, MLS Leader aims to equip real estate professionals with the tools they need to excel in their careers and offer valuable services at every stage of their operations.

With UCO’s strategic experience in the global MLS arena, Stellar MLS will enhance MLS Leader’s operational and technological expertise. UCO will provide guidance to MLS Leader to enhance its innovative platform and services, while expanding its membership base of professionals within the real estate community of the European Union’s sixth most populous country.

“We are excited to partner with MLS Leader on this important mission to promote a more transparent and efficient real estate market in Romania and beyond,” said Merri Jo Cowen, CEO of Stellar MLS and UCO. “Our team is dedicated to supporting MLS and real estate professionals in Europe and across the globe.”

“As the first MLS service in Europe, established in 2007, MLS Leader (powered by Flexmls) has developed a system that empowers real estate companies to successfully implement the MLS and exclusive representation model in a market beyond North America,” said Sorin Udrea, Founder and General Manager of MLS Leader.

“We are widely recognized as the most trusted source of market data in Romania, providing agents with essential tools such as CMA, market statistics, and client portals for buyer representation. With UCO as our strategic advisor, we look forward to accelerating our efforts to establish MLS Leader as the leading marketplace for real estate professionals specializing in exclusive representation in Romania.”

Cowen highlighted the expertise and dedication of UCO’s team of globally recognized business leaders, including Marion Weiler, UCO Vice President of Global Markets and Stellar MLS Vice President of Marketing and Communications, and Dr. Mathew Kallumadil, UCO Vice President of Global Markets and Stellar MLS Vice President of Technology and Innovation, in achieving this significant milestone.

UCO has been actively involved in global forums in France and Germany to advocate for a forward-thinking approach to transforming the real estate industry. In October, UCO is a title partner of the International MLS Forum in Milan, where representatives from over 45 global markets will gather to explore and develop the MLS concept to promote trust and transparency. UCO’s participation is supported through its partnerships with CEPI, the European Association of Real Estate Professions, and FIABCI, the International Real Estate Federation. 

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With a mission to support real estate professionals worldwide, UCO offers expertise in areas including market entry, MLS development, and cross-border transactions. This expertise is rooted in a management team with over 100 years of combined experience in the real estate industry, including globally recognized business leaders who have collaborated with world-class organizations, and international professionals with 40 years of collective global experience, many of whom are fluent in multiple languages. By collaborating with global organizations like CEPI and FIABCI, UCO delivers tailored solutions to help real estate markets thrive globally, with a focus on trust, transparency, innovation, and sustainable growth. Whether you are enhancing existing operations or building new ones from the ground up, UCO is committed to helping real estate markets thrive – UCO specializes in meeting clients’ unique needs, wherever they may be in their MLS journey.

About MLS Leader (Powered by
Founded in 2007, MLS Leader is the first genuine multiple listing service in Europe, providing real estate professionals in Romania with advanced tools to enhance market transparency and efficiency. MLS Leader’s mission is to empower real estate agents and appraisers with the resources they need to excel in their work and deliver valuable services at every stage. By promoting the exclusive representation model, MLS Leader offers a robust platform that includes tools and information necessary for successful real estate agency management, along with access to reliable market data, competitive analysis (CMA), and advanced client communication systems.

UCO Media Contact: Caryn McBride
Co-Communications