Now it’s time to play fair

Local multiple listing services are being challenged both internally and externally. In regard to internal issues, in my opinion, we have been too slow to adopt the changes necessary in governance and mergers/acquisitions to keep pace with the external challenges. In regard to external challenges, sometimes we move too quickly, sometimes not quickly enough, to meet and address the issues.

Local MLS services responded to the challenges of the new world by bullying nontraditional brokers. They weren’t prepared for the fight that lead to with the DOJ and consumers. Now, they are forced to adapt. Meanwhile, nontraditional brokers have a head start on the new communication media that allow us to connect with consumers. Realistically, there’s enough real estate to go around. There’s no reason we can’t all play on the same field.

See Also

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