I'd like to see all the coaches (The Guru Party) who teach agents how to conduct business in a way that fuels the already bad reputation of the industry ... disappear off the face of the earth. 

Presenting offers in person.

Most of today's agents (yeah, I said that- because I've met a bunch I wish I hadn't) would fold under that pressure...organized, well dressed, polite, prepared; oh I miss that.

a simple three page contract

There is nothing I want to turn back the clock to do. I really love all the tools and technology.

Best not to dwell on the past, just keep moving forward.

Nothing....

I'm with Debbie Reynolds ..I love all the tools and technology..would not be interested in turning back the clock on the way we conduct business now!

Couldn't think of anything. Nothing that was there 15 years ago that I couldn't do today.... but many improvements since then.

Less competition as in Z,T,R.

A one page contract. Press hard when you sign there are 3 carbon copies!

It is still an option but I wish there were more face-to-face interaction within our industry rather than communication that is purely electronic or via text messaging. 

No turning back the clock here.

presenting offers in person - I agree with Thomas J. Nelson, Realtor 

15 years ago.

That would be 2001. That was a bad year if you know your history.

Regarding the real estate business, I have not interest in going back 15 years. Today, one agent embracing technology is able to do MORE business than possible 15 years ago. Those who have not leveraged such technology do want to return to the perception of a better time. 

The outcome has been those who evolved saw their business grow, the successful become MORE successful. That extra business came at the expense of those watching real estate evolve right in front of them.

 Perhaps get away from texting and press the flesh more.

Hi Kevin I have 15 years with mortgage. I guess true stated for self employed would certainly help many more business owners get into home ownership. 

Wrap around mortgages . . . when the Seller carries the Buyer's loan. Buyer gets title, but Seller still has his loan in place while Buyer pays Seller. Risks, but great when it worked.

That Sellers were more interested in  the Real state agent handling their transactions, instead of deciding to do it all themselves.

No internet. People come into the office wanting to talk to a realtor. They call an offer wanting to sell homes on floor time.

Pay for a good coach!

more clients

Most things I can think of from 15 years ago, have gotten better in today's market!  

Kevin,
I can’t think of any advantages from the old days and I sure wouldn’t want to give up all the ways our industry works better.

Not to be forced to join an association.

Interesting question - parked and reading

There are many more options now than when I opened my first office in 1961.

Nothing.

Easier thresholds for qualifying for financing. No rolling back to the days when they basically kited loans but loosening the tight reins that still shut out so many buyers who can afford but cannot qualify today.

Kevin Morris - meeting face-2-face...........

Fun question Kevin, I am enjoying reading the answers!