Industry Relations Tales from the Road
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Oct 2, 2024 The hosts dive into their recent adventures and the challenges of juggling industry events with personal lives. They celebrate personal wins, like a heartfelt story about an award-winning sister. Highlights from the Blueprint conference and insights from CMLS 2024 in Seattle spark discussions on real estate dynamics and the evolving MLS landscape. Trends in prop tech and AI’s impact on the industry are explored, questioning the authenticity of new technologies. The hosts emphasize the need for transparency amid changing data ownership policies.
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CMLS 2024 and Seattle Houseboat
- Greg Robertson attended CMLS 2024 in Seattle, the largest in its history.
- He visited a Seattle houseboat listed for $6 million, reminiscent of the movie "Sleepless in Seattle".
CCP Threat and Compass's Stance
- Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) is a significant threat to MLSs, according to discussions at CMLS 2024.
- Compass is a lone holdout in supporting private listing networks, creating industry division.
Reffkin's Evasive Interview
- Robert Reffkin's CMLS interview resembled a political debate, evading direct questions.
- He justified private listings by claiming 94% of Compass agents support them.