mls: Hoodwinked and Blindsided: How Agents Unknowingly Funded Zillow
- 10/28/24 04:39 AM
You know your listings? yes the one you cultivated and worked hard for to get then input into the NAR owned MLS. That listing most often than not gets syndicated to online portals like Zillow. And do you know what happens to your listing on Zillow if you are not a Premier Agent? You do not get that lead and furthermore it gets SOLD out multiple times to whomever! This in my book is so wrong and highly fraudulent in part of the MLS and the NAR. Hoodwinked Definition: 1. : to deceive by false appearance : dupe. people who allow themselves to be … (5 comments)
mls: What's Your Biggest Challenge Post-NAR Settlement and Current Market?
- 10/20/24 04:22 AM
Dear fellow real estate professionals, The dust is still settling from the 2024 NAR settlement, and we're all feeling the ripple effects. As we navigate this new terrain together, I want to hear from you directly. What's keeping you up at night? What unexpected hurdles are you facing given the current market? Is business as usual? Maybe interests rates are affecting you? What's at stake now? Or do you get the feeling maybe you've somehow have been decoupled and soon to be automated ? To kick-start our discussion, here are some challenges we might be encountering: Adapting to new commission structures Facing increased competition … (10 comments)
mls: Beta Testers Needed for PocketMLS.com Private Listing Network
- 10/07/24 04:22 AM
Are you an agent/seller and maybe you have a listing where you are just not ready to list on the public MLS? Do you want the ability to test your pricing without accruing precious days on market? Sign up on PocketMLS.com and list your property on your own price and terms.
What is the Private Listing Network?The Private Listing Network emerged as a solution to the growing trend of off-market listings. Before 2015, many homes were being marketed through closed groups, brokerage apps, and "coming soon" signs. These "pocket listings" were often challenging to track down. The Private Listing Network provides a centralized platform … (1 comments)
mls: 3 Strikes You're Out - Is NAR a Mercenary or Missionary?
- 09/24/24 08:47 AM
Do you know the difference between a mercenary and a missionary? Well let me give an example of one and how it relates to the NAR and their relationship with MLS's and Zillow. Back in the day there used to be a popular chain of restaurants called Boston Market. Boston Market I believe and correct me if I'm wrong but they came in around the time Chick fil A was taking off. And while they both started out as a fast food types one of them took off very slow, Chick Fil A. Boston Market was a very big chain which I very … (3 comments)
mls: Clear Cooperation or Forced Cooperation? Decouple NAR Now or Never
- 09/24/24 04:37 AM
In this post, we explore the implications of the National Association of Realtors' Clear Cooperation policy and who really benefits the most. We analyze the benefits and drawbacks of these changes for agents and homeowners alike as well as some solutions. Understanding the Clear Cooperation PolicyThe Clear Cooperation Policy represents a significant shift in how real estate listings are managed. Introduced by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), it mandates that brokers submit properties to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) within one business day of marketing them publicly. This policy aims to enhance transparency and ensure that all agents have access to … (6 comments)
You know your listings? yes the one you cultivated and worked hard for to get then input into the NAR owned MLS. That listing most often than not gets syndicated to online portals like Zillow.
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