Comments on: Change can happen at the National Association of Realtors http://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/change-can-happen-at-the-national-association-of-realtors/ 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: Hank Lernerhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/change-can-happen-at-the-national-association-of-realtors/#comment-52755 Hank Lerner Mon, 17 May 2010 16:07:36 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=28012#comment-52755 Just to be clear, the policy reads as follows: "Multiple Listing Services may, as a matter of local discretion, require submission of a reasonable number of photographs or other graphic representations that accurately depict listed property except where sellers expressly direct that photographs of their property not appear in MLS compilations." See all new policies at realtor.org/narcomar.nsf/AllReportsbyID/86256DF20017A60C862577040061FC8F Discretion on number of photos, types, and time of submission are all local options. Just to be clear, the policy reads as follows: “Multiple Listing Services may, as a matter of local discretion, require submission of a reasonable number of photographs or other graphic representations that accurately depict listed property except where sellers expressly direct that photographs of their property not appear in MLS compilations.” See all new policies at realtor.org/narcomar.nsf/AllReportsbyID/86256DF20017A60C862577040061FC8F
Discretion on number of photos, types, and time of submission are all local options.

]]> By: AgentGeniushttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/change-can-happen-at-the-national-association-of-realtors/#comment-83017 AgentGenius Mon, 17 May 2010 15:56:36 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=28012#comment-83017 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">#agnow Exactly. "Mandate" what should be common sense. Want to sell the house, UPLOAD PHOTOS. Not just 1 stinky ext... http://bit.ly/cViGce</span></span> #agnow Exactly. "Mandate" what should be common sense. Want to sell the house, UPLOAD PHOTOS. Not just 1 stinky ext… http://bit.ly/cViGce

]]> By: AgentGeniushttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/change-can-happen-at-the-national-association-of-realtors/#comment-83018 AgentGenius Mon, 17 May 2010 14:29:38 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=28012#comment-83018 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">#agnow Amazing that 'we' have to mandate photos of what realtors are selling. http://bit.ly/cViGce</span></span> #agnow Amazing that 'we' have to mandate photos of what realtors are selling. http://bit.ly/cViGce

]]> By: Erica Ramushttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/change-can-happen-at-the-national-association-of-realtors/#comment-52727 Erica Ramus Mon, 17 May 2010 11:56:34 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=28012#comment-52727 Exactly. "Mandate" what should be common sense. Want to sell the house, UPLOAD PHOTOS. Not just 1 stinky exterior shot with your car's rear view mirror in it. But a bunch of good photos so the buyer can see what the house really is like. I have an appt this morning in a nice middle-class house, with great decorating and colors (I was in here before). Buyer asked, "Why is there just 1 photo?" I replied, "Because the listing agent must be lazy. This is a great house." If I had not been in there before, I would not have known it's a great house. And perhaps I would not have encouraged buyer to go through. Agents are lazy. No amount of carrots or sticks will make them less lazy. Exactly. “Mandate” what should be common sense. Want to sell the house, UPLOAD PHOTOS. Not just 1 stinky exterior shot with your car’s rear view mirror in it. But a bunch of good photos so the buyer can see what the house really is like.

I have an appt this morning in a nice middle-class house, with great decorating and colors (I was in here before). Buyer asked, “Why is there just 1 photo?” I replied, “Because the listing agent must be lazy. This is a great house.”

If I had not been in there before, I would not have known it’s a great house. And perhaps I would not have encouraged buyer to go through.

Agents are lazy. No amount of carrots or sticks will make them less lazy.

]]> By: Susie Blackmonhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/change-can-happen-at-the-national-association-of-realtors/#comment-52721 Susie Blackmon Mon, 17 May 2010 10:29:37 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=28012#comment-52721 Amazing that 'we' have to mandate photos of what realtors are selling. Amazing that ‘we’ have to mandate photos of what realtors are selling.

]]> By: AgentGeniushttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/change-can-happen-at-the-national-association-of-realtors/#comment-83019 AgentGenius Mon, 17 May 2010 05:36:12 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=28012#comment-83019 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">#agnow Cool. Maybe more photos should be mandatory. Of course an agent could just show photos of nothing essential... http://bit.ly/cViGce</span></span> #agnow Cool. Maybe more photos should be mandatory. Of course an agent could just show photos of nothing essential… http://bit.ly/cViGce

]]> By: jay arlington condoshttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/change-can-happen-at-the-national-association-of-realtors/#comment-52692 jay arlington condos Mon, 17 May 2010 01:36:10 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=28012#comment-52692 Cool. Maybe more photos should be mandatory. Of course an agent could just show photos of nothing essentially to get around it. To help buyers and agents waste less time I think I like the idea of mandatory minimum # of pictures. 1 is almost worthless but it's a start. Cool. Maybe more photos should be mandatory. Of course an agent could just show photos of nothing essentially to get around it. To help buyers and agents waste less time I think I like the idea of mandatory minimum # of pictures. 1 is almost worthless but it’s a start.

]]> By: AgentGeniushttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/change-can-happen-at-the-national-association-of-realtors/#comment-83020 AgentGenius Sun, 16 May 2010 22:21:25 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=28012#comment-83020 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">#agnow Fred, sorry I missed seeing you at midyear. The picture policy seems like such a no-brainer. Glad it's mov... http://bit.ly/cViGce</span></span> #agnow Fred, sorry I missed seeing you at midyear. The picture policy seems like such a no-brainer. Glad it's mov… http://bit.ly/cViGce

]]> By: Joe Spakehttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/change-can-happen-at-the-national-association-of-realtors/#comment-52683 Joe Spake Sun, 16 May 2010 18:21:22 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=28012#comment-52683 Fred, sorry I missed seeing you at midyear. The picture policy seems like such a no-brainer. Glad it's moving forward. Fred, sorry I missed seeing you at midyear. The picture policy seems like such a no-brainer. Glad it’s moving forward.

]]> By: ericaramushttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/change-can-happen-at-the-national-association-of-realtors/#comment-57745 ericaramus Sun, 16 May 2010 16:11:16 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=28012#comment-57745 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">@agentgenius Change can happen at the National Association of Realtors http://bit.ly/bx0Hjg</span></span> @agentgenius Change can happen at the National Association of Realtors http://bit.ly/bx0Hjg

]]> By: David Breshearshttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/change-can-happen-at-the-national-association-of-realtors/#comment-57746 David Breshears Sat, 15 May 2010 23:34:20 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=28012#comment-57746 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">RT @agentgenius: #agnow NAR amends bylaws for pics? Stop the presses. A problem that's been nakedly upfront for at least a couple de... http://bit.ly/cViGce</span></span> RT @agentgenius: #agnow NAR amends bylaws for pics? Stop the presses. A problem that's been nakedly upfront for at least a couple de… http://bit.ly/cViGce

]]> By: AgentGeniushttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/change-can-happen-at-the-national-association-of-realtors/#comment-83021 AgentGenius Sat, 15 May 2010 22:49:37 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=28012#comment-83021 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">#agnow No NOT ENOUGH. Our MLS requires 1 photo. Woo hoo. Big deal. I listed a higher end property recently -- on... http://bit.ly/cViGce</span></span> #agnow No NOT ENOUGH. Our MLS requires 1 photo. Woo hoo. Big deal.

I listed a higher end property recently — on… http://bit.ly/cViGce

]]> By: Realzihttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/change-can-happen-at-the-national-association-of-realtors/#comment-57747 Realzi Sat, 15 May 2010 22:36:33 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=28012#comment-57747 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">RT @AgentGenius: #agnow NAR amends bylaws for pics? Stop the presses. http://bit.ly/cViGce</span></span> RT @AgentGenius: #agnow NAR amends bylaws for pics? Stop the presses. http://bit.ly/cViGce

]]> By: AgentGeniushttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/change-can-happen-at-the-national-association-of-realtors/#comment-83022 AgentGenius Sat, 15 May 2010 22:34:03 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=28012#comment-83022 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">#agnow ...and the repercussions are? A good start, but not enough IMO http://bit.ly/cViGce</span></span> #agnow …and the repercussions are?
A good start, but not enough IMO http://bit.ly/cViGce

]]> By: Erica Ramushttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/change-can-happen-at-the-national-association-of-realtors/#comment-52658 Erica Ramus Sat, 15 May 2010 18:49:36 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=28012#comment-52658 No NOT ENOUGH. Our MLS requires 1 photo. Woo hoo. Big deal. I listed a higher end property recently -- one you would take 25 photos of and load them ALL on the system because it is a GREAT HOUSE. Prior agent had 1 exterior shot. Period. None of the immaculate, upgraded interior. It expired after 6 mo and I showed the seller the MLS sheet prior agent had on the MLS, and then side-by-side what I do for sellers. If only they know how bad some agents are before they sign that listing contract. No NOT ENOUGH. Our MLS requires 1 photo. Woo hoo. Big deal.

I listed a higher end property recently — one you would take 25 photos of and load them ALL on the system because it is a GREAT HOUSE.

Prior agent had 1 exterior shot. Period. None of the immaculate, upgraded interior.

It expired after 6 mo and I showed the seller the MLS sheet prior agent had on the MLS, and then side-by-side what I do for sellers. If only they know how bad some agents are before they sign that listing contract.

]]> By: Missy Caulkhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/change-can-happen-at-the-national-association-of-realtors/#comment-52657 Missy Caulk Sat, 15 May 2010 18:34:02 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=28012#comment-52657 ...and the repercussions are? A good start, but not enough IMO …and the repercussions are?
A good start, but not enough IMO

]]> By: BawldGuyhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/change-can-happen-at-the-national-association-of-realtors/#comment-52655 BawldGuy Sat, 15 May 2010 17:55:06 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=28012#comment-52655 NAR amends bylaws for pics? Stop the presses. A problem that's been nakedly upfront for at least a couple decades, probably more like four, has been addressed. Let's hear it for Raisin' the Bar!! NAR amends bylaws for pics? Stop the presses. A problem that’s been nakedly upfront for at least a couple decades, probably more like four, has been addressed. Let’s hear it for Raisin’ the Bar!!

]]> By: Coming to Your MLS: More Pictures : Speaking of Real Estatehttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/change-can-happen-at-the-national-association-of-realtors/#comment-52654 Coming to Your MLS: More Pictures : Speaking of Real Estate Sat, 15 May 2010 17:10:13 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=28012#comment-52654 [...] a move bound to please real estate commentator Fred Glick, the National Association of REALTORS®’ Board of Directors approved a recommendation to [...] [...] a move bound to please real estate commentator Fred Glick, the National Association of REALTORS®’ Board of Directors approved a recommendation to [...]

]]> By: Fred Glickhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/change-can-happen-at-the-national-association-of-realtors/#comment-52630 Fred Glick Fri, 14 May 2010 23:52:05 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=28012#comment-52630 Mike, I hear ya. NAR sometimes has to crawl before they can walk, but the agents that don't do a lot of pictures are dinosaurs anyway. Mike, I hear ya. NAR sometimes has to crawl before they can walk, but the agents that don’t do a lot of pictures are dinosaurs anyway.

]]> By: Benn Rosaleshttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/change-can-happen-at-the-national-association-of-realtors/#comment-52628 Benn Rosales Fri, 14 May 2010 23:38:25 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=28012#comment-52628 A minimum standard is better than no standard. Good on NAR. Question though. Do the states and locals have the right to have a standard higher than the national in this case? A minimum standard is better than no standard. Good on NAR. Question though. Do the states and locals have the right to have a standard higher than the national in this case?

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