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A national MLS could change our industry — and not in a good way

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The answer to a flawed institution is reform, not replacement, coach Darryl Davis writes, and NAR has both the authority and the responsibility to lead that reform. Continue reading →

‘Coming soon’ was a good idea. What we’ve done to it isn’t

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Coach Darryl Davis writes that an honest assessment of how “coming soon” status is being used to undermine seller choice is essential for building trust with consumers. Continue reading →

There’s a new listings category. I’m calling it the company FSBO

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A company FSBO, dressed up in the language of seller choice, is still a restricted buyer pool, Darryl Davis writes, and we’ve known for a long time what restricted buyer pools produce. Continue reading →

Where did the demise of the MLS begin? It started with CCP

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The Clear Cooperation Policy tried to solve a real problem and created a larger one, Darryl Davis writes. Admitting that is not weakness. It’s the only leadership move that still has a chance of working. Continue reading →

Seller’s choice is a standard — not a script. Here’s what that looks like at the kitchen table

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The gap between what “seller choice” means in a press release and what is actually happening at the kitchen table concerns Darryl Davis. Here’s how to show sellers the benefits of pre-marketing and broad exposure. Continue reading →

I believe in seller choice. That’s exactly why I’m concerned

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What happens at the kitchen table is what concerns Darryl Davis. Real seller choice begins with real information. Agents must ensure the seller understands both sides of any strategy before they sign. Continue reading →

Buyers agents are more valuable in today’s listing landscape

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The era of the single, unified real estate marketplace — where every available home was findable in one place — is behind us, coach Darryl Davis writes. Here’s what’s next. Continue reading →

Coming-soon listings just went mainstream: The Download

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Last week, everyone in real estate was weighing in on coming-soon listings, Zillow Preview and shifting stances on pre-MLS visibility. Continue reading →

Industry leaders: Zillow Preview isn’t the answer — it’s acceleration

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Zillow Preview is not a solution to the private listings problem, coach Darryl Davis writes. It is a more palatable on-ramp to the same destination. Continue reading →

You are the diamond: A message to the mature real estate agent

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Coach Darryl Davis offers words of wisdom to veteran real estate agents: There’s still a place for you in a changing industry. Continue reading →