a very good question - makes me wonder who will come up with an alternative
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Good morning, Joan... hate to break it to you... but, Centralized Showing Time was purchased by Showing Time. :(
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
I know that, but maybe they will come back?
Thanks for sharing, Joan. It's clear people are ready for another option.
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Hi Joan Cox - thanks for the update. We will have to see what comes next.
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Hello Joan - the "world" is getting to be a smaller and smaller place. Is being the "local expert" make a difference or is it something else? Is there a better mousetrap? If so, what is it? IIf not, what is the next step?
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
This is good information to share.
Take care, be safe and have a great day.
Good morning Joan. Sounds like Nina Hollander has more bad news! Enjoy your day.
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
In my mind, we shouldn't be upset with zillow for doing their thing, we should be disappointed in NAR for allowing them. Heck, I wouldn't be surprised if NAR was in cahoots with them since they obviously aren't in cahoots with us, haha.
Pat Champion
Eustis, FL
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
If that happens, NAR will need to step up and find a viable alternative for us
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
Agreed Zillow needs to be stopped before they take over the whole industry. We don't use showing time in our MLS but several around us do that we are also a part of.
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
Lise Howe already seeing chatter from larger companies around Denver looking for an alternative.
Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
Nina Hollander I knew that, but maybe the original owners of CSS will bring something back....wishful thinking.
Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
Joan Cox all we can do is see what happens, I'm afraid. Maybe a new company will start up.
Grant, this was a showing service that was used by most agents, so will be a tough choice.
Michael, mousetrap is a good word, and should jump at a drop of the hat, but research first.....
Wayne, yes ST did swallow up CSS, which was sad, as CSS's accounting was easier.
Brian England on the news reports, it said ST was privately held, so not sure how NAR could have done anything about this acquisition. It will be interesting to see what companies do with this new information. Checking on a different showing company this morning.
Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
Good morning Joan Cox sounds like I am ready for a new option to Showing Time
Ed, thought I read it already happened. Have checked out another option here in Denver this morning.
Norma, most every agent in Denver uses ST, we can set a showing directly from MLS.
I read this today in some real estate news and I was just wondering how this would affect our industry Joan Cox
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
Paul, I am hearing companies around Denver researching other showing services.
It's total BS. I'm so sick of the agents who let their greed support Zillow.
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
We use showing time in our area. I hope this does not happen. I hope you have a great weekend.
Debb, I cannot believe there still would be premier agents, when Z is now a real estate company.
Pat Champion I was thinking it had already gone through, but now believe the "intent" has been submitted.
Just remember they and their agents will be held to our high ethical standards and I think complaints will run rampart. Here agents lie in wait for something to file a complaint about.
Charles, it sure will be interesting to watch what happens in each market.
Thank you for sharing this Joan Cox
Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD