The rapid advancement of technology has impacted nearly every facet of our lives. As every child of the 80′s knows, video killed the radio star. The music industry has seen much disruption since that song was released in 1979, from MTV to Napster to the iPod and now streaming services like Pandora and Spotify, the industry will never be the same. The internet has caused similar disruption in the travel and financial services industries, allowing consumers to shop and purchase travel tickets and securities without travel agents and stock brokers. So why hasn’t the internet caused similar disruption in the residential real estate industry?
Ultima Real Estate - Corpus Christi - Corpus Christi, TX
Home Sales In Corpus Christi, TX
I am see more homes listed by Internet companies recently, don't know what this is going to do to local listing services.
Sep 14, 2013 12:27 PM
Intown Elite - Atlanta, GA
John G. Johnston & Associates, LLC - Westcliffe, CO
An Exclusive Buyer's Agent ~ Westcliffe, CO
Tina I think this is much more of a reality in foreclosures than FSBO's. I think banks would love to eliminate our jobs...and they have tried. Eye to eye contact still creates relationships. But Amazon and eBay have offered the opportunity to 'save money'. The more time we spend looking at our iPads or texting instead of another person only creates the isolationism needed to destroy the careers of many... Great blog!
Sep 14, 2013 02:23 PM
Higher Authority Markeing - Asheboro, NC
Your Marketing Master
The one issue that a true internet company can not do is the contracts and other paperwork involved with a real estate transaction. It is possible that they could become the new brokers for agents in the future.
Sep 15, 2013 01:14 PM
The Celtic Connection Realty - Queen Creek, AZ
EXPERIENCE & INTEGRITY - WE TAKE THE HIGH ROAD
Homesmart / Evergreen Realty - Irvine, CA
Irvine Realtor®
Real Estate Resources
Tina & Mike McGee, owners of Intown Elite real estate services, blog about homes, condos & market conditions in Midtown, Buckhead and surrounding Intown Atlanta neighborhoods.
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