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Jack Lewitz people were afraid when Internet came - and then Web 2.0, even when Zillow started giving Zestimates, we thought we were going to lose our jobs!
In fact, it strengthened the relationship between the agent and the client!
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Dipti Thakkar
Andover, MA
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Cindy Davis I think that human touch is what will keep up going. Real estate is a local and relation based transaction. While the big powers that be will have a big control over the industry on-line, it is realtors and relations that are still needed.
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Jill Moog
Carlsbad, CA
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I don't see it impacting the future of real estate at all, but possible the culture of Ar and maybe real estate brokerages. I think agents will remain vital but maybe the advantage of large national/international brokerages will be diminished over time.
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Kathleen Luiten
Princeville, HI
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Jack,
I wish I had a crystal ball for this one. Perhaps they joined forces so that they could outwit what I think is a formidable opponent, realtor.com, with the power of Rupert Murdoch publishing empire behind it. A
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Inna Ivchenko
Encino, CA
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They play their game, I play mine, neither of us pay much attention to each other.
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While this is a small group who responded so far it is interesting to know that Realtors feel we are of value when it comes to representing both Buyers and Sellers in a real estate transaction primarily because Real Estate is still a relationship business and local business. You need a realtor to hold your hand and navigate the process of buying and selling. You need a realtor who you can TRUST and one who has the knowledge and expertise to help you.
With all of the analytics disposable to the public it does not replace a Relationship that you develop with a Realtor.
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As far as I know, we are not in control on this one. They will keep on pushing their profits probably even harder.
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Purchasing a home is a big deal for most people and a decision that I think many buyers will want a hands on real estate professional for. Although with the changes I've seen in the last few years...who knows what might happen.
Like other people here have commented, I'm hoping it doesn't affect AR.
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I just hope tha Active Rain doesn't become a thing of the past because of all their changes.
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I am taking a wait and see attitude. There have been many many changes since I joined in 2008 and we have weathered the storm. No need to speculate and drive yourself into an ulcer.
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We will continue to sell real estate and corporations will keep buying each other out.
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I don't think Zillow acquiring Trulia has affected the future of real estate from the course it was already on. We all know that technology is rampantly changing the course that buyers and sellers will follow. Real estate is still local and carving a niche into the local market will assure you have business for a long time to come. It is a relationship business.
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There is a lot of money in this, someone new will step up soon and fill the void.
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I think it will impact our site more than anything. They are already laying off many workers from TRulia. I could see the same here. For them it is all about money first and everything else 2nd. As long as they are way out of line on their information...the public will get the idea.
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I don't think it will change the nature of real Estate at all. Just minor adjustments in the on-line landscape.
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If I think about it I feel discouraged. Instead I focus on the human aspects of what I do, those qualities that make me unique, and reach out to touch people one on one. This is where a wealthy corporation can never replace me!
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We will see demonstrated, for all to see, which franchise, which brokerage, which real estate agent possesses real courage.
Those lacking courage will be assimilated.
The remaining few will carefully select the master they will serve.