BEVERLY HILLS, CA – February 2, 2026 – VestaPlus is proud to announce that Annie Ives, CEO, has been named to Inman’s 2026 MLS Power Executives list. This prestigious award recognizes the visionaries who are transforming the MLS landscape through cutting-edge technology and the establishment of new industry standards for efficiency and collaboration.
The MLS Power Executive Awards highlight leaders who propel the industry forward. This recognition underscores the significance of forward-thinking leaders who are instrumental in enhancing the real estate ecosystem.
"In an era where data is the lifeblood of real estate, integrity isn't just a goal—it’s a requirement. This recognition reflects the VestaPlus mission to empower MLSs with automated solutions like Checkmate that ensure every listing is accurate, fair, and reliable for brokers and consumers alike," said Annie Ives, CEO of VestaPlus.
Under Ives’s leadership, VestaPlus has prioritized an "Accuracy First" philosophy, most notably through the nationwide expansion of Checkmate, its AI-powered compliance software. Checkmate has become a gold standard for data integrity, utilizing advanced machine learning to automatically detect listing and photo violations. By streamlining the compliance workflow, Ives has helped MLSs across the country reduce administrative burdens while significantly elevating the quality of their data.
While Checkmate serves as the cornerstone of VestaPlus’s commitment to accuracy, the company’s influence extends across the entire transaction lifecycle. Ives has spearheaded a suite of solutions, including ShowingsPlus, which simplifies showing management and agent-to-agent communication, and MarketSnap, a powerful analytics tool that provides real-time market snapshots and branded trendlines to help agents become local experts.
"The MLS Power Executive honorees are the visionaries reimagining the infrastructure that powers real estate," said Emily Paquette, CEO of Inman. "These leaders are breaking new ground, leveraging technology and innovation to build a more efficient and effective future for the entire industry".
This recognition aligns with VestaPlus’s continued momentum in the PropTech space. The company remains dedicated to its "by agents, for agents" roots, ensuring that every tool—from compliance to market statistics—is built to meet the evolving needs of the modern real estate professional.
VestaPlus is a leading provider of proprietary MLS software solutions, specializing in tools that enhance data integrity and agent productivity. Its flagship product, Checkmate, is an industry-leading AI compliance platform used by MLSs to automate listing accuracy. The VestaPlus suite also includes ShowingsPlus for appointment management and MarketSnap for real-time market analytics. For more information, visit VestaPlus.net.
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