Three conversations that invite a useful contribution.
Post 1 of 3
The invitation
What would make property information more useful in your work?
We are sharing an opportunity from the Open Property Data Association (OPDA) for estate agents and people involved in marketing and progressing property sales to help develop the Smart Property Data Trust Framework.
Share what people need to know at each stage and where clearer information could reduce repeated questions or misunderstandings.
You do not need data-modelling expertise. Your professional experience and judgement can help shape the work.
Registration expresses interest, subject to OPDA review, not automatic membership or access.
Explore the working groups and register your interest: https://opda.org.uk/join?context=estate-agency
#PropertyData #SPDTF
Post 2 of 3
A question from real work
Professional evidence informs review of the draft specification. This is work in development, not an adopted requirement.
Property information develops from instruction through marketing and sales progression. Buyers, sellers and other professionals need to understand what has changed and what remains uncertain.
A listing description and a later professional finding may describe different aspects of the same home.
The Open Property Data Association (OPDA) is inviting professional experience to help make these distinctions clear. Share what people need to know at each stage and where clearer information could reduce repeated questions or misunderstandings.
Registration expresses interest, subject to OPDA review, not automatic membership or access.
Register your interest: https://opda.org.uk/join?context=estate-agency
#PropertyData #SPDTF
Post 3 of 3
What you can contribute
Your professional experience belongs in the discussion.
You do not need to be a data modeller to help improve property information.
Contributors can explain the language and rules used in their work, bring authorised examples, review draft definitions and challenge assumptions.
The Open Property Data Association (OPDA) wants the definitions to reflect real work, including difficult cases.
Registering is an expression of interest. OPDA reviews each submission and confirms the next steps. It does not automatically give membership or access.
Find your working group: https://opda.org.uk/join?context=estate-agency
