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- Under “MLS of Choice,” brokers and agents would only pay for the MLSs they choose to access and use. But the question is not “if they choose an MLS;” it’s
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The future of NAR: Action will be the measure, not words
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Key Takeaways:
- Fat cats don’t have time to write key takeaways.
I just spent a few days in Chicago with the National Association of Realtors. During my travel, I thoroughly enjoyed … Read more...
NAR politics, Instant Offers and a noisy week in real estate
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- Credit unions are buying brokerages and bundling services.
- Zillow isn’t a broker but its toes are deeper in the transaction.
- Alexa’s going to serve you listings.
- Upstream’s pragmatic pivot
Defensible Business Strategy for Uncertain Times
This article was originally published in RE Magazine:
The speed with which our world is changing seems to be quickening. Whether technological, political, or economic, the forces that surround the way we live our lives and run our businesses … Read more...
Shortcuts: Zillow Group’s power play, actual intelligence, and NAR’s next move
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- 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
Homesnap + Broker Public Portal: The Unofficial Why and How (and the case for more PR)
I’ve been seeing a lot of questions about the direction and makeup of the Broker Public Portal and its relationship with Homesnap. I have no direct influence or investment in either group, but plenty of interest.
Let’s clear the
Is Opendoor the payday loan of real estate?
This article was originally published on Inman News:
- 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
Provoking, flipping and dropping bombs (Inman Connect Speed Wrap)
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by Sam DeBord
Last week was Inman Connect in San Francisco, one of the best events of the year (and no, not only for the parties).
I’m writing to you from a … Read more...
How long can aging agents dance on the bar?
- “Raise the bar” is more bullhorn than boots.
- Incremental change is insufficient.
- International regulation should focus our industry on prompt action.
I’ve been trying to write
The broker-driven future of the MLS
- 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