Industry Relations Can You Regulate "Public Marketing"?
Jan 21, 2026
They reflect on a major industry leader’s retirement and what made his approach memorable. They dig into new state laws trying to force public marketing of listings and whether vague wording creates loopholes. The conversation explores tensions between MLS rules, modern marketing practices, and how regulation might push data into private networks.
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Glenn Kelman's Frugal Interview Moment
- Greg Robertson recounts interviewing Glenn Kelman and watching him pour tap water instead of bottled Fiji.
- The moment illustrated Kelman's famously frugal, mission-driven persona.
Kelman's Colorful Communication Style
- Rob Hahn recalls memorable Glenn Kelman earnings-call lines like "delayed blast fireball" and drinking competitors' blood.
- These colorful moments show Kelman's candid, provocative leadership style.
Public Marketing != MLS Data
- Laws requiring "public marketing" are ambiguous because "marketing" and MLS data serve different functions.
- Rob Hahn argues the law can be met with minimal public posts while full details remain private, so it won't stop private listings.