Category: Top Feature

Shortcuts: Zillow Group’s power play, actual intelligence, and NAR’s next move

This article was originally published on Inman News:

Key Takeaways

Zillow Group’s agent input ban will improve accuracy and squeeze brokers.
Its Premier Broker program and data management tools are taking aim at teams and Upstream.
Redfin uses agents to

Is Opendoor the payday loan of real estate?

This article was originally published on Inman News:

Key Takeaways:

According to research, median Opendoor homesellers give up 14 percent of their homes’ value through equity and fees.
The results for homeowners are like a payday loan: Some scenarios could

We Need Much More Honesty on Upstream

This post was originally published on the Notorious R.O.B.:

Well, this should be fun. After Rob’s critique of my last piece about Upstream, I thought it would be appropriate to step into the Notorious octagon. Considering I’m not … Read more...

How long can aging agents dance on the bar?

This article was originally published on Inman News:
by Sam DeBord

Key Takeaways

“Raise the bar” is more bullhorn than boots.
Incremental change is insufficient.
International regulation should focus our industry on prompt action.

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The broker-driven future of the MLS

This article was originally published on Inman News:
by Sam DeBord

Key Takeaways

Brokers need to understand the new initiatives changing the way we work with MLSs.
New tools can create efficiency and improved data storage and analytics for

Culling the lazy, bloodsucker real estate agents

Post author By Sam DeBord
Post date March 12, 2016
Categories In The Real Daily, Top Feature

This article was originally posted on The Real Daily:
by Sam DeBord

Liar. Cheater. Loser. Choker. Incendiary rhetoric seems to be in vogue this year.

“The consultants are like bloodsuckers. They’re ten times worse than a real estate salesman … Read more...

Don’t Go Solo, Tech Bro: Do Your Homework

This article was originally published on Inman News:
by Sam DeBord

Key Takeaways

Someone else already failed at it. Why will you succeed?
Real estate is a collaborative business.
Look to profitable precedents for true tech investment opportunities.

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Broker Public Portal: Angling for a new face

This article was originally published on Inman News:
by Sam DeBord

Key Takeaways

Accuracy isn’t enough. BPP needs attractive tools and media content.
BPP has valuable exclusive data that could be leveraged for exposure.
Public relations will generate earned

Let’s All Open Doors for REALTOR® Safety

Post author By Sam DeBord
Post date May 26, 2015
Categories In Realtor Magazine, Top Feature

This article was originally published in REALTOR® Magazine:
by Sam DeBord

It happened again last month. A real estate agent took a call from a potential new client, went to the property for a showing, and was kidnapped at

Upstream and RPR: the smart grid to power the real estate machine

This article was originally published on Inman News:
by Sam DeBord

The negotiation, dissemination and confirmation of an agreement to build Upstream this past week between brokers and NAR’s board of directors was shocking in its speed. Virtually the … Read more...