Standards Leadership Spotlight: Sam DeBord
by Driving Global Data Alignment Through Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO)
We’re honored to welcome Sam DeBord, CEO of the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO), to the International MLS Forum 2025, taking place September 25–26 in Toronto, Canada.
Under Sam’s leadership, RESO has experienced exponential national and international growth, now extending its influence across five continents. His strategic direction has helped make open standards, API integration, and global data transparency the common language of the real estate industry.
About Sam DeBord
A respected voice in the intersection of policy, technology, and practice, Sam has played a pivotal role in shaping:
- RESO Data Dictionary adoption worldwide
- Interoperability initiatives with MLSs, portals, and government entities
- Collaborative frameworks across the U.S., Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East
Why RESO Matters Now More Than Ever
As real estate technology collaboration goes global, RESO’s work provides the foundation for:
- Seamless cross-border property data exchange
- Reduced friction in international referrals and transactions
- Consistent and transparent MLS frameworks around the world
Don’t miss Sam DeBord’s perspective in Toronto — and learn how standardization is enabling the next frontier of real estate collaboration.
🔗 Learn more: reso.org
