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Michael J. Perry, Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist (Fathom Realty)

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Kathy Streib
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Michael J. Perry don't get me started!  The transfer portal and NIL are ruining college sports. Coaches are recruiting 24/7. As a consumer, there would be no more loyalty to a "team" or brokerage firm because the team is always changing. 

Jan 08, 2026 10:28 AM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
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So our brokers could know who is jumping ship? Does not seem like a good idea to me.

Jan 08, 2026 09:28 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
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Sorry, Michael... but I have no clue what a transfer portal is so I have no opinion.

Jan 09, 2026 04:48 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
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I have no opinion because I know nothing about football, nor do I care to learn. 

Given that I fly solo as an independent broker and I have no plans to join another brokerage or take on other agents, this would not impact me or my business. 

Jan 08, 2026 12:51 PM
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Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
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Michael J. Perry I am not sure since I do not have any agents/fugitives or looking, LOL

Jan 08, 2026 12:46 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
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Presently agents do not publicize their intention to make a move and are recruited all the time being offered a better deal supposedly. Having a portal and making it public knowledge they are seeking new affiliation would have a detrimental effect on their business. 

NIL in college football is ruining it. It makes college athletes temporary workers for hire.  

Jan 09, 2026 03:20 AM
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Greg Large
ERA Real Solutions - Grove City, OH
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Likely things would become a hot mess, quick, fast and in a hurry. The division of Real Estate would constantly be playing catch up with a frenzy of transfer activity. Since listings are property of the Broker, could be lots shenanigans and contentious negotiations post sale. Not to mention recruiting a high producing team leader and then the team doesn't follow to the new Broker and the New Broker doesn't get the expected ROI? Ugh! No thanks!

Jan 08, 2026 02:12 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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Foolish for agents or players to put their name into such a portal.

Jan 08, 2026 11:48 PM
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Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
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It is hard to understand why some REALTORS transfer brokerages regularly. One spends a lot of time developing their brand and to have to unwind and reestablish again takes effort. Football players in college that are paid now go for the highest dollar and that is all they seem to care about.

Jan 08, 2026 04:18 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
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Wow Michael and glad to see you in the Q & A section, miss some of your blogs.  With that said, I wonder what the big picture would look like of top Agents switching to other Brokers and if they would be paid to be there.  I am not a fan of football player playing the next year, I wish they would have to sit out for a year.

 

Jan 08, 2026 10:52 AM
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Carol Williams
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Here you go. I'm going to let you run with this, Michael J. Perry 

Jan 09, 2026 07:46 AM
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Eileen Burns 954.483.3912
Douglas Elliman Las Olas - Fort Lauderdale, FL
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It already exists!  When top producing agents are showing results their phone is always ringing.  The recruiters for the big guns attempt to lure them, entice them and move them to another umbrella.  No need for a portal Michael J. Perry 

Jan 09, 2026 06:48 AM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
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This would lead to us being  under a contract.  Brokers would bid for us and demand some amount of years of sercice.  I always enjoyed being a Free Agent.

Jan 08, 2026 11:41 AM
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Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
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The transfer portal has ruined college sports, just like free agency destroyed pro sports. Its all about the 💲💰!! Maryland already has a transfer portal where an agent can change Brokers online with out talking with their current Broker. The previous Broker gets notified by email that the agent has left the company. 

Jan 09, 2026 07:14 AM
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Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
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I don't watch college football, so have no idea what this is. 

Jan 08, 2026 12:58 PM
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Richie & You
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Stopping in to say hello Michael

Jan 08, 2026 08:32 AM
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
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No thanks. I feel the same way as Kathy Streib on this subject. Moving around a lot is not my idea of fun or a successful business model!

Jan 09, 2026 12:58 PM
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Peter Mohylsky, www.athome30a
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I am not sure if that does not exist already.  Agents are always reaching for that elusive gold ring.  

Jan 09, 2026 10:48 AM
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