First American Signs Preferred Provider Agreements with Clareity Security
SAFEMLSTM Solution Now Available To MarketLinx and Interealty Customers
SANTA ANA, Calif., and SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 21, 2005 - First American Residential Group, a member of The First American Corporation (NYSE: FAF) family of companies, and Clareity Security, LLC today announced a preferred provider and joint marketing agreement for Clareity Security’s SAFEMLS solution. The SAFEMLS solution is now available to all customers of MarketLinx Solutions and Interealty, First American’s Multiple Listing Service (MLS) divisions, which currently provide services to more than 500,000 real estate professionals in North America.
Clareity Security’s SAFEMLS solution protects against unauthorized MLS access using a token-sized security device that generates single-use passwords. This type of strong authentication technology safeguards the networks and databases of thousands of companies worldwide and is effective regardless of access method.
"Safeguarding sensitive data and the rights of its owner has always been our highest priority," said Stephen C. Roney, president and chief executive officer of First American Residential Group. "MLS systems contain very valuable data and are now becoming gateways to transaction management systems, CRM systems, online contracts and other documents, so it is more important than ever to make sure only authorized users can gain access. We are pleased to make the SAFEMLS solution available to MarketLinx and Interealty customers and are encouraging them to implement it. Using SAFEMLS, First American will also be able to offer the convenience of single-login access to our transaction management system and other online products and services."
"We're extremely pleased with our new relationship with Clareity Security," said Thad N. Shows, president of MarketLinx Solutions. "Unlike other security specialists, Clareity Security truly understands the needs of our customers because they have been helping MLSs improve their security practices for years. SAFEMLS offers a simple, proven system for protecting our customers’ valuable data."
"Interealty’s decision to partner with Clareity Security had a lot to do with the company’s experience, as well as their commitment to designing a system that naturally complements the way REALTORS® work," said Bryan Foreman, president of Interealty. "They know it’s not just about the security tokens—it’s about the whole solution surrounding them. Clareity Security offers our customers a truly comprehensive security package."
Clareity Security has installed SAFEMLS for several MLS organizations and is in the process of implementing the solution for SoCal MLS, one of MarketLinx’s largest accounts, with more than 33,000 members.
"It’s very gratifying that MarketLinx and Interealty recognize the value of SAFEMLS and have chosen to become preferred solution providers," said Gregg Larson, president of Clareity Security. "The TEMPO and MLXchange MLS systems together serve nearly half of all REALTORS in North America, so these agreements represent a real opportunity to improve security across the entire real estate industry. I'm tremendously excited to be working more closely with both of these great companies."
About Clareity Security: Clareity Security, LLC, a leading provider of security products, services and education for the real estate industry, developed SAFEMLS with Secure Computing (NASDAQ: SCUR), a provider of global security solutions. SAFEMLS provides real estate professionals with an easy-to-use system to safeguard sensitive MLS and consumer data. It is the first security solution specifically designed to meet the unique needs of real estate companies and MLSs. Clareity is also the leading provider of IT security audit services for the real estate industry. For more information, visit: www.SAFEMLS.com
About First American Residential Group: First American Residential Group is a subsidiary business line established by The First American Corporation in 2002 to address the real estate brokerage, multiple listing service (MLS) and relocation market segments with the full array of First American capabilities. Its systems streamline real estate listing, financing and closing processes, resulting in increased efficiency and profitability. First American Residential Group operating units include MarketLinx and Interealty, both leading providers of MLS systems and real estate software Page 3 in North America; and Relocation Advantage and Certified Closing Network, leading providers of closing management services to relocation companies. For more information, visit: www.firstam.com/residential.
About MarketLinx Solutions: A division of First American Residential Group, MarketLinx began operating as a privately held company in 1996 and was acquired by The First American Corporation in September 2003. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., MarketLinx employs more than 140 people and currently provides MLS services to approximately 285,000 real estate professionals using the company’s stand-alone system. The TEMPOTM MLS system is used by more major MLSs than any other browser-based software system, supporting MLSs ranging in size from 1,000 to more than 33,000 subscribers. More information on MarketLinx can be found at www.marketlinx.com.
About Interealty Corp.: A division of First American Residential Group, Interealty is a premier provider of MLS systems and real estate software in North America. Acquired by The First American Corporation in October 2005, Interealty has provided North America’s leading real estate boards and associations with innovative products like its MLXchangeTM MLS system for more than three decades. Interealty offers a full line of technology products and support services to the real estate industry, including MLS organizations, franchisors and agents. Headquartered in Vienna, Va., Interealty has offices throughout North America. For more information, visit www.interealty.com or e-mail info@interealty.com.
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