MLS Industry Directory
John Heithaus
Chief Marketing Officer, Ocusell, USA
About John Heithaus
John L. Heithaus has earned over four decades of experience in residential real estate operations, technology, strategic alliances, and marketing. Renowned for his exceptional leadership, strategic vision and execution ability, John consistently integrates innovative solutions to advance industry practices. His pioneering work in MLS and real estate business consulting has driven significant growth and efficiency across the sector, including collaborations with industry leaders such as Realogy/Anywhere, Bright MLS, Ocusell, Zillow, Homesnap, Sentrilock, and Showingtime. His involvement in real estate and prop-tech startups has led to four successful exits, totaling over $120 million. As a sought-after speaker at numerous industry events, including Inman, RIS Media, and NAR, John shares insights and advancements in real estate practices, technology trends, and developments. In a parallel career, he is a professional musician and co-owner of Qualified Records, a Grammy®-nominated indie record label and music marketing company based in Nashville, Tennessee.