This past weekend, Stellar MLS proudly joined forces with Ashlee’s Toy Closet to support young victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in Florida. As part of our ongoing commitment to the community, Stellar MLS staff volunteered alongside Ashlee’s team to distribute new toys to children who have lost so much. Events took place on Friday, November 8th, in Sarasota, and Sunday, November 10th, in Clearwater and Anna Maria Island, bringing smiles and moments of joy to families in need. Our team of volunteers—six Stellar MLS staff members on Friday and five on Sunday—showed up eager to contribute to this meaningful cause. Seeing the smiles on children’s faces as they picked out new toys was truly heartwarming. In a time when so much had been taken from them, these small moments of happiness reminded us of all the importance of community support. Reflecting on the event, Abigail Libuano, Business Development Coordinator at Stellar MLS, shared, “The event was incredibly fulfilling, and it was truly rewarding to witness the excitement of the kids and hear the gratitude from the parents. Ashlee and her team do such an amazing thing for the community.” Her words capture the spirit of the weekend and the impact that a simple gesture can have on families facing hardship. Ashlee’s Toy Closet shared a similar sentiment saying, “Our truck is empty, our hearts are full—it’s time to head home!” Sunday marked another long yet rewarding day, with two separate toy giveaways in Clearwater and Anna Maria Island. At the first event in Clearwater, Stellar MLS joined Ashlee’s Toy Closet and the Pinellas Realtor Organization to welcome families, listen to their stories, and hand out countless smiles along with toys. Later, the team traveled to Anna Maria Island, where they encountered more families impacted by the hurricanes and stocked both the local daycare center and Anna Maria Elementary School with leftover toys. Any remaining items were then donated to the Bradenton Dream Center, ensuring that every toy found a home with a child in need. A huge thank you to OneRelo Worldwide and their team, who packed and shipped all the toys, making these cross-county toy giveaways possible. As Ashlee noted, “The smiles we delivered & hearts we touched this weekend are something we will never forget!” A Weekend of Community and Caring For Stellar MLS, this weekend wasn’t just about giving toys; it was about providing comfort and support to children and families rebuilding their lives. The smiles we saw and the stories we heard reminded us that even a small act of kindness can have a big impact. About Ashlee’s Toy Closet: A Legacy of Giving Ashlee’s Toy Closet was founded by Ashlee Smith, who experienced firsthand the devastating effects of fire when her family lost their home. Inspired by her own experience, Ashlee began collecting toys for other children facing similar hardships. Today, Ashlee’s Toy Closet has grown into a national nonprofit, delivering hope and comfort to children affected by natural disasters across the country. Stellar MLS: Always for Our Community At Stellar MLS, we’re committed to serving more than just the real estate industry—we’re here for the communities we live and work in. Through partnerships like this one with Ashlee’s Toy Closet, we’re able to extend our support beyond the business realm, helping to build resilience and joy in our neighborhoods. We’re for you—whether you’re a real estate professional, a family looking for a home, or a child in need of a little comfort. Thank you to everyone who made this weekend’s events possible, and to those who continue to support Ashlee’s Toy Closet. Together, we can create brighter futures for the children and families in our communities. Join Us in Supporting Ashlee’s Toy Closet Ashlee’s Toy Closet depends on donations to continue its impactful work. We encourage you to join us in supporting this mission, helping to bring joy and comfort to children when they need it most.

FLORIDA, U.S. (Nov. 14, 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 entered into a landmark agreement with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) India as an advisor to successfully launch an MLS across India. This milestone signifies Stellar MLS’s commitment to enhance the real estate industry on a global scale, expanding UCO’s presence worldwide, and furthers NAR India’s journey to modernize and elevate the Indian real estate industry. Founded in 2008, NAR India is a nonprofit organization that facilitates the professional development of its members and promotes the highest standards and accreditation in the national real estate industry. It is one of only two countries to hold the NAR designation; Canada is the other. UCO will consult with NAR India’s team to guide in areas including the establishment of an MLS, technology, business strategy, organizational setup, and vendor management. “We are delighted to align with NAR India, a highly respected organization that shares our values of quality customer service, trust and data integrity to benefit the burgeoning real estate market in India,” said Merri Jo Cowen, CEO of UCO and Stellar MLS. “This is a significant nationwide initiative, and we are proud to share our expertise in establishing the MLS concept across India and be a part of NAR India’s mission to utilize the power of collaboration, transparency and an efficient marketplace.” Cowen also noted the alignment’s potential benefits to Stellar MLS’s Florida customers, such as through referral opportunities: Florida is home to many Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). Current trends highlight the increasing influence of NRIs in shaping India’s real estate landscape, driven by both emotional connections to their homeland and the pursuit of investment opportunities. On the flipside, India is one of the largest foreign investors in Florida real estate, with $5.4 billion in investments in 2020. “The partnership between UCO and NAR India marks a pivotal moment for the Indian real estate industry,” said Amit Chopra, President, NAR India. “It brings cutting-edge MLS expertise to India, fostering transparency, trust, and professionalism in our market.” Tarun Bhatia, Vice Chairman and Chair-Global, NAR India, added: “It also creates exciting opportunities for Indian REALTORS® to showcase properties to a global audience, particularly NRIs, fostering stronger international connections.” Sumanth Reddy, Chairman, NAR India, concluded: “We are proud to embark on this journey with UCO and look forward to the transformative impact it will have on our members and the industry as a whole, opening up new avenues for growth and collaboration.” Dr. Mathew Kallumadil, UCO Vice President of Global Markets and Stellar MLS Vice President of Technology and Innovation noted the shared synergies between UCO and NAR India. “India is a complex, diverse market with different languages and cultures within the country, and UCO’s experience in accommodating regional differences and helping build scalable MLS systems will be invaluable in developing a sustainable MLS framework,” Dr. Kallumadil said. “Indian society is very highly digitized, and that is critical to a successful MLS and the ecosystem around it.” The partnership with NAR India expands UCO’s presence to South Asia, in addition to Europe and the Middle East. UCO recently entered into other strategic global consulting opportunities, including with MLS Leader (Romania) and Arab MLS (Middle East) to optimize real estate practices across their respective regions, and with Igluu, a Prague-based digital technology firm, to expand the MLS concept in Europe. Furthermore, UCO has been actively engaged in global forums to support a forward-thinking approach to transforming the industry and its presence is supported through its partnerships with CEPI, the European Association of Real Estate Professions, and FIABCI, the International Real Estate Federation. For information about UCO and Stellar MLS, visit stellarmls.com/global .