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turmoil: Why the attack against realtors? - My reply to Dan Lowery - 06/26/07 04:40 AM
Dan Lowery posted a following question: “Why the attack against realtors?” http://activerain.com/blogsview/130113/Why-the-attack-toward
In Poland where I was born we have a proverb "there is no fire without a smoke". It certainly applies well to our (agents and brokers) situation. There are many reasons (often justifiable) why people pick up on real estate professionals. The interesting question is, why now? Why now Realtors became a "hunt of the day"?  Here are some reasons as I see them:
Perception that Realtors hold a grip on the real estate market and do not allow low cost alternatives (it is irrelevant if it is … (4 comments)

turmoil: California: MLS in Turmoil - 12/18/06 12:52 AM
Arrival of new companies such as Zillow, Trulia and many others innovators put pressure on MLS to adapt. Known for stifling innovation through its bureaucracy MLS realize that if they don't change clients might choose alternative ways to list, sell and buy properties. Please check my posts MLS In Turmoil Public Access to SFAR MLS Goes Away MLS Turmoil Continues - Northwest MLS get rids of Realtor.com to read about reasons behind the turmoil and possible consequences. For now customers are winning as market changes are pressuring MLS to change. We see a rapid scramble to consolidation and hopefully the astronomic … (6 comments)

 
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