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Re: State of the Word 2015 and WordPress Version 4.4

Ken Brand — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 15:20:50 -0000

Thanks for sharing Mike:-) Cheers

Re: The Broker in the Internet Age

Ken Brand — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 07:11:48 -0000

Ummmm, I think Actionable Intelligence crafted for the local market applies to meaningful training and profitable Lead Gen too.

Re: Never Mind The Competition

Ken Brand — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 08:51:37 -0000

Agreed. Thanks for sharing:-) kb

Re: Raising the Bar and Lawsuits… A Thought

Ken Brand — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 16:37:07 -0000

It would Raise The Bar, Lower The Boom, Drop The Hammer, Crack The Whip and devastate hundreds of thousands all at once.

I imagine it would raise money for the government, I don't think it would lower costs for consumers, however service deliver would rise.

Re: Easily turn your PowerPoint presentation into an animated GIF

Ken Brand — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 22:05:05 -0000

Nice share. Thanks:-)

Re: Edina Realty Reverses Course on Syndication

Ken Brand — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 16:15:50 -0000

In markets where Z gets SOLD data direct from the broker, I imagine the Zguestimate will improve. That's a good thing.

Some brokers might be shooting themselves in the foot. When Zillow starts using the SOLD data to sort results by broker and agent, things like DOM, Sold Price To List Price Percentage, Per person productivity, etc., brokers who focus more on things like recruiting anyone, instead of consumer focused services and results will be outed. Which, depending on the presentation, may be a good thing for expert brokers and agents. Yea.

In markets where they have Zillow Pro Broker accounts without the SOLD data, I wish the brokers would negotiate disabling the Zestimate in those markets. The wildly inaccurate Guestimate (at least in Houston) is a disservice to consumers and their broker partners and agents.

Thanks for sharing Rob.

Re: Why Are Referrals Still Legal?

Ken Brand — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 21:32:21 -0000

Yep.

Re: First Ever Notorious Reader Contest!

Ken Brand — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 18:24:24 -0000

My bad. The snippet from the article says, "In 2015, Congress proposes changing legislation such that real estate agents would be treated as W-2 employees."
The article doesn't mention brokers? Is it all agents and brokers or just agents who are sponsored by brokers?

Re: The Five Unspeakables from the California Association of REALTORS Event

Ken Brand — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 19:40:43 -0000

Thanks. We'll said PATRICK! Cheers.

Re: Some Thoughts on Move & NAR v. Zillow & Samuelson

Ken Brand — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 18:43:03 -0000

It's refreshing to read about events without the distracting shrill of axes grinding away in the background, or the sad agenda mongering.

Re: Some Thoughts on Move & NAR v. Zillow & Samuelson

Ken Brand — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 15:32:13 -0000

Seriously! Thanks for sharing, how else would we know what's going on. Thanks. kb

Re: This Post Is Worth 4 Million Words

Ken Brand — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 16:23:25 -0000

I've seen lots of shiny objects and piles of fools gold, NuOffer is Wow Worthy and a game changer.

Re: Real Estate Brokers Can Coexist With National Portals by Changing the Way We Share Data

Ken Brand — Mon, 12 May 2014 18:07:15 -0000

Thanks. Some common sense.

Re: Off MLS or “Pocket” Listing? You’re at Risk!

Ken Brand — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 19:37:52 -0000

You are correct.

Re: Off MLS or “Pocket” Listing? You’re at Risk!

Ken Brand — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 19:29:36 -0000

I believe you're wildly out of touch with today's market realities and what sellers (and buyers) are interested in. I can tell you that if all an agent has to offer is "traditional and orthodox" marketing methods, she will starve. Progress is made, clients are satisfied and referrals are earned by delivering services that generate the best results. In 2014, traditional and orthodox is the kiss of death.

Imo, the real issue MLSs have with private sales and Pocket Listings is that the integrity of their data sold to and used by various vendors and their members is in jeopardy. If vendors buying data believe that the data they are buying is less accurate, it becomes less valuable. If members believe that the data is less accurate the MLS becomes less valuable (local pro knowledge become more valuable). Anyway you slice it, less valuable data is not a good thing for the MLS. (Perhaps this is why HAR is going state wide with the public facing website? More web visits to the public facing site leads to more ad revenue. Hopefully our HAR dues will go down as a result of the increase in ad revenue?) All these negative Pocket Listing scare tactics wrapped in "you're harming the seller" blah blah is more about MLS self interest than protecting the consumer.

Pocket Listing strategies have their place (which is why they've been around for 100 years) and benefit the seller when used correctly. It goes without saying that we all have fiduciary responsibilities, if we violate those there should be consequences.

Re: AG shutters Agent/Genius

Ken Brand — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 07:58:03 -0000

Congratulations and Thank You for all you've done for so many. Personally and professionally, your impact on my success has been LARGE and lasting. Long live the King AG, All hail the new King, American Genius. Benn and Lani, thank you, speed, grace and success.

Re: Ease Up On the Glamor Shots…

Ken Brand — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 16:32:18 -0000

I don't know Rob. That photo could be you. You are after all the second best looking guy I know.

Re: In Which I Speak to Steve Berkowitz, CEO of Move, Inc.

Ken Brand — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 07:59:21 -0000

Adding "it's personal" elements to the competition should spur things nicely. The RE biz is beginning to look like other hammer and tong big biz competition. Thanks for sharing Rob. Great stuff.

Re: Dear MLS – Raise Prices, By A Lot

Ken Brand — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 18:16:27 -0000

I believe TRZ sells ads because The Market For Hope Is Infinite.

Re: Awesome Prospecting

Ken Brand — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 22:11:33 -0000

This is a supreme share. Thanks.

Re: Open real estate agent data generates vast new liability for ‘pocket listing’ brokers and agents

Ken Brand — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 09:19:57 -0000

Exactly Ryan. My question was meant to point out the absurdity of the idea that every listing be marketed via the MLS. Your share hit's the mark.

Re: Open real estate agent data generates vast new liability for ‘pocket listing’ brokers and agents

Ken Brand — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 08:29:48 -0000

Large brokerages with hundreds and even thousands of agents have a higher probability of representing both the buyer and the seller on their listing. Should there be a law limiting the number of agents a broker can sponsor because "double dipping" may result. Are law suits eminent. Give me a break.

Re: Open real estate agent data generates vast new liability for ‘pocket listing’ brokers and agents

Ken Brand — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 08:24:36 -0000

Sam. I am sharing my thoughts which have been shaped by the realities of our real market. In out market responsible Pocket Listing and Coming Soon strategies are in demand by sellers. It could be you don't understand the strategies because you do not practice them and you haven't had any real word experience or conversations with sellers who want to understand the pros and cons and then choose?

Re: Open real estate agent data generates vast new liability for ‘pocket listing’ brokers and agents

Ken Brand — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 08:39:12 -0000

The sweeping generalities proclaiming "all" Pocket Listing and "every" Coming Soon strategy as near criminal and irresponsible is ridiculous.

Brokers, agents, sellers and buyers all adapt to market conditions in order to succeed. I understand why MLS's and their fans fear them. Their value proposition is vaporizing and apparently adapting to the market means vilifying and attempting to shame their dues paying members who don't use their platform.

If it's all about exposure for the seller, maybe it would be a good idea to not allow the seller to accept an offer until it's been on the market for at least 30 days so every possible buyer has a chance to see it. In our market it takes about 3 days for the MLS listing data to populate to Trulia, Zillow and Realtor.com, is it also borderline criminal and malpractice to allow the seller to accept an offer before their property listing appears on T, Z and R?

I agree that irresponsible business practices are wrong. Responsible Pocket Listings and Coming Soon marketing strategies have their place.

Re: Open real estate agent data generates vast new liability for ‘pocket listing’ brokers and agents

Ken Brand — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 08:25:07 -0000

Should there be a law outlawing a seller from selling without using the MLS?