Notorious POD: Episode 12 – Photos, Copyrights, Liability with Brian Balduf, VHT

  It’s been months since my last podcast, but that’s just how things work out sometimes. But with T3 coming up, I figured I should upload this. Brian Balduf, CEO of VHT, joined me to discuss an issue that’s really going a bit under the radar. His post Now Is The Time to Shield Your … Read more

Notorious POD: Episode 11 — Kathy Dryden of Allre.com

  Wow, it’s been a long time, eh? I apologize for the lapse, but as I sort of explain in the podcast itself, I’ve been busy, and there hasn’t been that much going on that makes me want to record one of these. But… that’s changed with the introduction of Allre.com, a new startup based … Read more

Notorious POD: Episode 10 – More on AgentMatch with Ernie Graham of Realtor.com

  In this episode, Ernie Graham, Director of Product Management for REALTOR.com, joins us for an in-depth discussion about AgentMatch, what consumers want, and what the industry needs to do. AgentMatch — a system in beta testing in two markets — has been controversial of late because it uses MLS data to “rank” agents based … Read more

Notorious POD: Episode 9 – A Conversation on the MLS

  I know many of you are at the NAR Convention in San Francisco, and I’ll be headed there soon myself. But I wanted to upload this so you’ll have something to listen to on long plane rides and such. 🙂 Click on the picture above if you want to be taken to the iTunes … Read more

Notorious P.O.D. Episode 8: CMLS Thoughts With Bob Bemis, Greg Robertson

  Episode 8 is a tragedy. I have a great conversation with the Notorious B.O.B. Bemis of Procuring Cause, and with Greg Robertson, of Vendor Alley and of W&R Studios (the creator of CloudCMA). We discussed CMLS, The Realty Alliance, big issues in the conflict between MLS and brokerages, future of the industry, and so … Read more

Notorious POD, Episode 7: Breaking Bad With Bob Bemis

  I think every single podcast episode I do these days is my newest favorite. This one is really special, really amazing. I’m only sorry that due to travel, work, and life in general, I couldn’t post this sooner. We recorded this a couple of weeks ago, right after Bob’s first post on Notorious but these … Read more

Notorious POD, Episode 6: Dan Duffy of United Real Estate

  So Episode 5, with George Kalgeroupolos of RentMetrics was my favorite… until this one, Episode 6. It’s entirely possible that the next one will be my next favorite too. I have a great conversation with Dan Duffy, CEO of United Real Estate. As you’ll hear, United RE might be the biggest and most important … Read more

Notorious P.O.D. Episode 5: RentMetrics and George Kalogeropoulos

  Episode #5 is one of my favorites. I love introducing innovative startups in real estate to the high level elite audience that frequents this blog. (That would be you, dear reader/listener.) But this one was really special. George Kalogeropoulos, Founder and CEO of RentMetrics.com, is frikkin’ brilliant. I think you can tell just from … Read more

Notorious P.O.D., Episode 4: Carol Seal & Mark Blazek from Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS

  In this episode, I have a great conversation with Carol Seal, CEO and EVP, and Mark Blazek, the President of the Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS. Topics range from their new website (at GCAR.net), their reasons for relaunching the public-facing portal, commercial real estate and the Association, off-market listings, third party websites, business models … Read more