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Should the NAR defend Lechuga?

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Real Estate Agent with One Sotheby's International Realty- Miami Beach Real Estate

Agent Genius posted an interesting article that states that this may be a case for NAR to gain credibility with the consumer by defending Lucas Lechuga in his battle with a Miami developer.

Considering that AR is a blogging platform, I would imagine that the membership here would be quite interested in the outcome of this, given the fact that it could be any one of us in this position.

Comments (11)

Neal Bloom
Brokered by eXp Realty LLC - Weston, FL
Realtor CRS-Weston FL Real Estate
I think that although words certainly bite back...I wonder what all the consumers think about this developer and the outcome...I almost bought property in that building when it first went up.
Jan 29, 2008 08:29 AM
Sharon Simms
Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International - Saint Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS
Whatever happened to a developer calling or e-mailing to point out an inaccuracy, or commenting in the blog itself? Thanks for bringing this situation to our attention. Please keep us posted.
Jan 29, 2008 01:55 PM
Kevin Tomlinson
One Sotheby's International Realty- Miami Beach Real Estate - Miami Beach, FL
Miami Beach Real Estate

Yes. Sharon

 

I heard that there was a case in Delaware with a blog that allowed comments---and the person suing the blogger lost the case because he had the opportunity to set the record straight---AND DIDN'T, via the comments.

Jan 29, 2008 02:15 PM
Lisa Hill
Florida Property Experts - Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Real Estate
It would really suck if we have to start using legalize on everything. I already added a disclaimer, but I really don't want to preface everything with "allegedly".
Jan 29, 2008 03:01 PM
Kevin Tomlinson
One Sotheby's International Realty- Miami Beach Real Estate - Miami Beach, FL
Miami Beach Real Estate

Neal

 

It is REALLY interesting to see the consumer's perspective on this whole thing.  VERY.

Jan 29, 2008 03:03 PM
Kevin Tomlinson
One Sotheby's International Realty- Miami Beach Real Estate - Miami Beach, FL
Miami Beach Real Estate

Lisa

 

Everyone is frustrated and looking to hang someone. 

Jan 29, 2008 03:05 PM
ARDELL DellaLoggia
Better Properties Seattle - Kirkland, WA

Hey Kev,

How come when you dis them they invite you to Table 8 to chat?  Did you ever have dinner with that guy?  We were talking about how you are just to cute to sue.  Seriously, in my blog class today.  and everyone agreed.

Jan 29, 2008 05:29 PM
Kevin Tomlinson
One Sotheby's International Realty- Miami Beach Real Estate - Miami Beach, FL
Miami Beach Real Estate

Yeah.  interesting huh.  I, with my masterful people-skills, opened up a "secure" environment where everyone felt safe to "debate" the issues in a sophisticated, articulate forum.

Kudos to me for having great skin and a way with the peeps!  As Emeril would say: BAM!

Emeril Lagasse lends his name to a show that only uses him as a pretty face. There is always the Food Network. Bam<br><br>Courtesy of NBC

 God, I sound like a few other "local" blogger(s) I know ALWAYS patting myself on the back....AHEM

Jan 29, 2008 05:37 PM
ARDELL DellaLoggia
Better Properties Seattle - Kirkland, WA
I met B.A.M.M. a couple of weeks ago.  Bald Asian Mortgage Man.  Great Guy!
Jan 29, 2008 05:45 PM
Kevin Tomlinson
One Sotheby's International Realty- Miami Beach Real Estate - Miami Beach, FL
Miami Beach Real Estate

You're racist, honey

 

You're going DOWN!

What's NAR's phone number?

Jan 29, 2008 05:47 PM
Juan Leal
Douglas Elliman - Miami Beach, FL
Miami South Beach Real Estate
Some please Save Lechuga!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Maybe we should have a general disclaimer now on all our blogs...
Mar 03, 2008 06:36 PM