Comments on: A World Without the MLS: It Exists http://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/a-world-without-the-mls-it-exists/ News, insights, tools, and inspiration for business owners and professionals Mon, 21 May 2012 04:53:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: AgentGeniushttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/a-world-without-the-mls-it-exists/#comment-85791 AgentGenius Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:21:41 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=18794#comment-85791 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">#agnow [...] A World Without the MLS: It Exists [...] http://bit.ly/1Usc9H</span></span> #agnow [...] A World Without the MLS: It Exists [...] http://bit.ly/1Usc9H

]]> By: Latest exclusive buyer agent news – Latest real estate exclusive buyer agent news – Real Estate Blog …http://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/a-world-without-the-mls-it-exists/#comment-48889 Latest exclusive buyer agent news – Latest real estate exclusive buyer agent news – Real Estate Blog … Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:52:23 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=18794#comment-48889 [...] A World Without the MLS: It Exists [...] [...] A World Without the MLS: It Exists [...]

]]> By: Melina Tomsonhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/a-world-without-the-mls-it-exists/#comment-40641 Melina Tomson Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:12:12 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=18794#comment-40641 Remember MLS membership also requires NAR membership This statement is mostly true, but not totally accurate. 82% of MLS's require Realtor membership. Mine does not. So not ALL MLS's require you to be a REALTOR. Some leave it up to members to decide. Remember MLS membership also requires NAR membership

This statement is mostly true, but not totally accurate. 82% of MLS’s require Realtor membership. Mine does not. So not ALL MLS’s require you to be a REALTOR. Some leave it up to members to decide.

]]> By: David Sherfeyhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/a-world-without-the-mls-it-exists/#comment-40639 David Sherfey Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:02:24 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=18794#comment-40639 Those all sound like areas ripe for some owner-sourced marketing." The seller pays upfront for real marketing, has an innovative marketing company web-publish it and then make it available to all the "agents." Those all sound like areas ripe for some owner-sourced marketing.” The seller pays upfront for real marketing, has an innovative marketing company web-publish it and then make it available to all the “agents.”

]]> By: Mark Brianhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/a-world-without-the-mls-it-exists/#comment-65042 Mark Brian Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:16:13 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=18794#comment-65042 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">A World Without the MLS http://ow.ly/xreF #real estate</span></span> A World Without the MLS http://ow.ly/xreF #real estate

]]> By: Dan Homanhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/a-world-without-the-mls-it-exists/#comment-40565 Dan Homan Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:11:00 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=18794#comment-40565 Tyler - No MLS makes business as the NAR does it impossible, most brokerages are run like AMWAY of the 70's and repeat referral business is a thing of the past. Funny the only agents that last are the agents who use the non NAR business model, and don't sell their souls and the futture of their grand children through stupid gimics and tax legislation. They build business relationships that last their whole career, not just with customers but with other agents. If you belong to a local association you know that the bulk of cooperation is not polite but out of obligation. Tyler -
No MLS makes business as the NAR does it impossible, most brokerages are run like AMWAY of the 70′s and repeat referral business is a thing of the past. Funny the only agents that last are the agents who use the non NAR business model, and don’t sell their souls and the futture of their grand children through stupid gimics and tax legislation. They build business relationships that last their whole career, not just with customers but with other agents. If you belong to a local association you know that the bulk of cooperation is not polite but out of obligation.

]]> By: Top real estate posts of the day for 10/29/2009http://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/a-world-without-the-mls-it-exists/#comment-40563 Top real estate posts of the day for 10/29/2009 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:01:00 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=18794#comment-40563 [...] A world without the MLS: It exists – Walking neighborhoods to find listings, no one place to search for homes, listing a house with [...] [...] A world without the MLS: It exists – Walking neighborhoods to find listings, no one place to search for homes, listing a house with [...]

]]> By: Portland Condo Auctionshttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/a-world-without-the-mls-it-exists/#comment-40562 Portland Condo Auctions Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:40:34 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=18794#comment-40562 Interesting. It certainly would make finding the right place for your client impossible. I may not really love the MLS, but it certainly has a place in the world. -Tyler Interesting. It certainly would make finding the right place for your client impossible. I may not really love the MLS, but it certainly has a place in the world.

-Tyler

]]> By: Dan Homanhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/a-world-without-the-mls-it-exists/#comment-40558 Dan Homan Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:47:48 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=18794#comment-40558 Requiring all agents and brokers to be part of a MLS is nothing but anti trust. When I practiced in NY, the most affluent areas - the hamptons and Manhattan were desperately trying to fight off Dottie Herman's efforts to evangelize the well to do real estate heathen. Sadly, her despairation to bring a "code of ethics" to people who answered only to state licensing boards, and misconduct could result in a loss of livelyhood - way more effective than unpublished and sealed records of COE "violations." Remember MLS membership also requires NAR membership (I like to vote for my leaders thank you) and all the baggage that Realtor.com brings (do you really want to go there?). I am glad that the French see the light about something. Requiring all agents and brokers to be part of a MLS is nothing but anti trust. When I practiced in NY, the most affluent areas – the hamptons and Manhattan were desperately trying to fight off Dottie Herman’s efforts to evangelize the well to do real estate heathen. Sadly, her despairation to bring a “code of ethics” to people who answered only to state licensing boards, and misconduct could result in a loss of livelyhood – way more effective than unpublished and sealed records of COE “violations.” Remember MLS membership also requires NAR membership (I like to vote for my leaders thank you) and all the baggage that Realtor.com brings (do you really want to go there?). I am glad that the French see the light about something.

]]> By: Fred Romanohttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/a-world-without-the-mls-it-exists/#comment-40557 Fred Romano Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:46:52 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=18794#comment-40557 Wow I guess I wouldn't have a job in France! LOL Wow I guess I wouldn’t have a job in France! LOL

]]> By: Jim Gatoshttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/a-world-without-the-mls-it-exists/#comment-40553 Jim Gatos Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:07:45 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=18794#comment-40553 FINALLY! Something good about France! "buyer’s agents practically don’t exist." Please... aside from my general disdain of french politics and food, Now I actually have something to LIKE France about! FINALLY!

Something good about France!

“buyer’s agents practically don’t exist.”

Please… aside from my general disdain of french politics and food, Now I actually have something to LIKE France about!

]]> By: Russell Shawhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/a-world-without-the-mls-it-exists/#comment-40547 Russell Shaw Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:15:10 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=18794#comment-40547 Eye opening post, Ginny. Thank you. Most interesting point to me was almost NO buyer agents. There are some buyer agent Realtors here in the U.S. working to "get rid of dual agency". I have always thought that to the exact degree they were "successful" at their goal - they would be putting themselves out of business and creating less representation for buyers, not more. Eye opening post, Ginny. Thank you.

Most interesting point to me was almost NO buyer agents. There are some buyer agent Realtors here in the U.S. working to “get rid of dual agency”. I have always thought that to the exact degree they were “successful” at their goal – they would be putting themselves out of business and creating less representation for buyers, not more.

]]> By: Claudia Gonellahttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/a-world-without-the-mls-it-exists/#comment-40546 Claudia Gonella Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:22:02 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=18794#comment-40546 England also does not have an MLS and they're quite happy with that, thank you very much. Having said that I completely agree that an MLS makes the market more efficient and more transparent for both buyers and sellers. Our focus is international real estate in Nicaragua, Belize, Panama and Costa Rica. None of those markets have a MLS, real estate agents are unlicensed for the most part, and the situation is how you describe in your post: Sellers don't get a great deal because with open listings real estate agents aren't particularly motivated in putting time and money into marketing a property that could easily be sold by another agent; and buyers have to trudge round with multiple real estate agent but are still left with the question: Have i seen all there is? Not ideal.... and one of the main reasons (along with the fact that there official market stats are not published) we set up our site. England also does not have an MLS and they’re quite happy with that, thank you very much.

Having said that I completely agree that an MLS makes the market more efficient and more transparent for both buyers and sellers. Our focus is international real estate in Nicaragua, Belize, Panama and Costa Rica. None of those markets have a MLS, real estate agents are unlicensed for the most part, and the situation is how you describe in your post: Sellers don’t get a great deal because with open listings real estate agents aren’t particularly motivated in putting time and money into marketing a property that could easily be sold by another agent; and buyers have to trudge round with multiple real estate agent but are still left with the question: Have i seen all there is?

Not ideal…. and one of the main reasons (along with the fact that there official market stats are not published) we set up our site.

]]> By: Tehane Wurdeman (RA)http://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/a-world-without-the-mls-it-exists/#comment-65043 Tehane Wurdeman (RA) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:51:51 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=18794#comment-65043 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">RT @agentgenius: agentgenius.com NEW A World Without the MLS: It Exists http://bit.ly/3wMUIw (ouch!)</span></span> RT @agentgenius: agentgenius.com NEW A World Without the MLS: It Exists http://bit.ly/3wMUIw (ouch!)

]]> By: loftninjahttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/a-world-without-the-mls-it-exists/#comment-40544 loftninja Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:21:32 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=18794#comment-40544 how about even closer to home...try NYC how about even closer to home…try NYC

]]> By: Real Estate Feedshttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/a-world-without-the-mls-it-exists/#comment-65044 Real Estate Feeds Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:22:32 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=18794#comment-65044 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">A World Without the MLS: It Exists: Before you complain about what the local MLS is doing or not doing for you,.. http://bit.ly/3wMUIw</span></span> A World Without the MLS: It Exists: Before you complain about what the local MLS is doing or not doing for you,.. http://bit.ly/3wMUIw

]]> By: RealEstate Babblehttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/a-world-without-the-mls-it-exists/#comment-65045 RealEstate Babble Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:20:25 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=18794#comment-65045 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">AgentGenius: A World Without the MLS: It Exists http://bit.ly/4Gnv5a Full http://bit.ly/2mMJdn</span></span> AgentGenius: A World Without the MLS: It Exists http://bit.ly/4Gnv5a Full http://bit.ly/2mMJdn

]]> By: Margaret Wodahttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/a-world-without-the-mls-it-exists/#comment-40518 Margaret Woda Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:26:10 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=18794#comment-40518 Actually, when I started in the business four decades ago, the MLS certainly wasn't what it is today. Weekly updates via index-card size slips of paper, no photos, no maps, no key lock boxes. Yes, we did sell homes, but I sure do prefer the MLS and IDX systems we have today! Actually, when I started in the business four decades ago, the MLS certainly wasn’t what it is today. Weekly updates via index-card size slips of paper, no photos, no maps, no key lock boxes. Yes, we did sell homes, but I sure do prefer the MLS and IDX systems we have today!

]]> By: Amyhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/a-world-without-the-mls-it-exists/#comment-40515 Amy Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:19:29 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=18794#comment-40515 Same in Poland, we bought and sold a home in Poland and it was a nightmare not having one database to search from. Also when we sold we "listed" the home with multiple agents so they could have the listing in their office. Buying and selling homes in Poland is a relatively new concept for them, hopefully one day they'll have something similar to the MLS to help buyers/sellers/agents in the long run. Same in Poland, we bought and sold a home in Poland and it was a nightmare not having one database to search from. Also when we sold we “listed” the home with multiple agents so they could have the listing in their office. Buying and selling homes in Poland is a relatively new concept for them, hopefully one day they’ll have something similar to the MLS to help buyers/sellers/agents in the long run.

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