Industry Relations
Episodes
Bravery and Impact of the MLS Stance
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been keeping up with the latest updates in MLS policies? Rob and Greg break down the key details of Bright MLS's clear cooperation policy and...
The Potential Implications of Dropping CCP
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are the rumors true? Is Bright MLS really going to drop the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP)? Rob and Greg explore the potential implications of this de...
Portal Wars and Raising the Bar at NAR
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who is winning the portal wars? In this episode Rob and Greg talk about the future of the MLS and debate which company they would bet their life savin...
Walking the Line - Words Matter
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is the difference between the threat of steering in an illegitimate way and being transparent and informing your client? In this episode, Rob and...
Zillow's Touring Agreement and Consumer Experience Simping
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With buyer agreements having to take place before a showing and Zillow's new touring agreement what will the end consumer experience be? In this ep...
The $250M Settlement That will Impact the Industry
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
HomeServices of America has reached a settlement in the slew of commission lawsuits. Now that a huge domino has fallen, what will happen next in the i...
CoStar Acquires Matterport: The Photography Wars
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How will CoStar's recent buyout of Matterport affect the industry? In this episode Rob and Greg dive into the recent acquisition of Matterport by CoSt...
Unpacking Pulte Group's Objection to the NAR Settlement
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Rob and Greg in this episode as they talk about the recent objection filed by Pulte Homes to the NAR settlements. Are they valid and will they ma...
NAR's Continuing Legal Battles
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not one week goes by without some huge industry news surrounding NAR. In this episode, Rob ang Greg discuss the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals' reversa...
The NAR Settlement Part 2
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you catch the sparks fly on the last episode of Industry Relations? In case you missed it, last week Rob and Greg got into a verbal fistfight. Mad...
The NAR Settlement: The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What will the recent NAR settlement mean for the future of real estate, technology, and industry navigation? In this episode of Industry Relations, Ro...
A Multi-Million Dollar Settlement: Unpacking NAR's Landmark Deal with the DOJ
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to this must-listen episode of *Industry Relations* for an incisive breakdown of the NAR's landmark settlement, its ramifications, and the man...
Is the Real Estate Industry Getting Their Mojo Back?
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does the future hold for real estate commissions? On this episode of Industry Relations, Rob and Greg discuss the Clarity event and the legal upd...
Does NAR have a competence problem?
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who bears the brunt of legal defense costs? What financial toll does this uncertainty cast on associations? On this episode of Industry Relations, Rob...
DOJ Drops Statement of Interest in the Nosalek Case
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What impact will the Department of Justice's stance on the MLS settlement have on the future of buying and selling houses? In this important episode o...
Super Bowl Ripples
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ultimate cost warrant the spotlight? On this episode of Industry Relations, Rob and Greg discuss Homes.com's momentous marketing push running an ad du...
The FCC's New Rules on Lead Aggregators & Real Estate
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How will the FCC's new rules on lead aggregators affect real estate professionals? On this episode of Industry Relations, Rob and Greg talk to Matthew...
Free Advice to AREA: Focus on Professionalism
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is the real estate industry ready for an alternative to NAR? On this episode of Industry Relations, Rob and Greg talk about the American Real Estate A...
Why Smaller Associations & MLS Organizations Should Make a Deal Soon
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How are the FCC rules on lead generation reshaping the insurance and real estate industries? In this episode, Rob and Greg break down the new FCC rule...
Does the industry need so many REALTORS?
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is this industry saturated with REALTORS? Will the part-time real estate agent fall by the wayside? Join Rob and Greg as they discuss industry evoluti...
Impact and Consequences of the Zillow Lawsuit
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a real estate giant like Zillow takes legal action against their own clients? Things get a little complicated as Rob and Greg expl...
Year-in-Review: What Will the 2024 Real Estate Industry Look Like?
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the time of year to reflect, predict, and make hopeless new year's resolutions! On this episode of Industry Relations, Rob and Greg look back on ...
Unwrapping the Real Estate Industry's 2023 Naughty & Nice List
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the most wonderful time of the year - Industry Relations' Holiday Special is here! Join hosts Rob and Greg as they unwrap their naughty and nice ...
Guiding the Real Estate Industry through the 5 Stages of Grief
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is the aftermath of recent legal developments in the real estate industry? In this engaging episode, Rob and Greg explore the impactful Sitzer v....
The Future of NAR: Can This Industry Titan Be Reformed?
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should NAR be reformed? What is the role of REALTORS in the lawsuit, and the value of membership in NAR? Join Rob and Greg as they answer these questi...
The Great NAR Debate: Sam DeBord Challenges Rob and Greg!
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Industry Relations, Sam DeBord joins Rob and Greg, and things get a bit uncomfortable as Sam tries to set NAR's record straight. Tu...
NAR Conference Recap and Zombies
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Rob and Greg on this episode of Industry Relations, as they recap the NAR NXT annual conference and explore some critical issues. Greg shares wha...
NAR's Response to the Sitzer Burnett Lawsuit: Jump Ship or Grab A Bucket
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a rough week for the real estate industry and in the aftermath of the Sitzer Burnett lawsuit, what does it really mean for everyone in the i...
Verdict's In Plaintiffs Win
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lots to unpack in this very special episode of Industry Relations. The Burnett/Sitzer commission lawsuit verdict is in! Rob and Greg share their initi...
The Sitzer Burnett Lawsuit: Reactions to Gary Keller's Testimony
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Curious about the biggest takeaways from the high-stakes Sitzer Burnett lawsuit? Tune into the latest episode of Industry Relations and stay up-to-dat...