Please Stop Fighting the Last War
September 21, 2017
One of the recurring problems of the real estate industry is that it is almost entirely reactive when it comes to problems. We continually look
Articles filed under Brokers & Agents
The Heat Is On: A Response to Sam DeBord
July 17, 2017
I know, I know… another post about Redfin… that isn’t Part 2 which deals with the impact on parts of the industry that aren’t brokerages.
Follow-Up to the Redfin Post-IPO Post: BooM!
July 14, 2017
I had planned on my second post about Redfin to be its potential impact on Associations, MLS and maybe tech vendors. But you know, this
Random Thoughts on Redfin Going Public
July 4, 2017
I have been waiting, wanting, hoping for Redfin to go public for a few years now. For a bunch of reasons, mostly having to do
Random Musings: FSBO and the MLS, NAR Mandates Syndication, and Googlicious Horror
June 1, 2017
I’m packing for a two-day road trip, after which I will be in the mountains of North Carolina as opposed to the swamps of Houston
Question of Trust: A Response to Tni Leblanc
May 28, 2017
I do love me some good meaty debates on industry issues, even if it can be passionate. Especially if it is passionate, as long as
Zillow Fever Strikes Again! Instant Offer Triggers Insecure Agents
May 23, 2017
One of the more amusing things about the real estate industry in the 21st century is the extent to which Zillow triggers some folks to
The Difference Between Business and a Profession
May 8, 2017
I’ve been traveling almost nonstop for a few weeks, so things have been light in the blogging department. My latest stop was Stefan Swanepoel’s T3 Summit
Destroy Your Illusions
April 23, 2017
Last week the well-known real estate author/speaker/consultant Stefan Swanepoel wrote on Facebook that money is flowing into real estate technology. That observation sparked a heated discussion;
