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Notorious POD: A Great Conversation with James Dwiggins

A schedule mixup leads to one of the best industry conversations of late

So we had a schedule mixup, but that meant James and I were both free for an hour. So we decided to record our conversation.

We discuss the current state of the real estate industry, focusing on the implications of the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP), informed consent, and the responsibilities of agents.

We talk quite a bit about the impending consolidation in the real estate industry, the challenges faced by small independent brokers, and the evolving role of MLS in the marketplace. We talk about Rocket-Redfin, about CoStar/Homes, about Realtor.com, about many of the largest players. We touch on AI, on Associations, and on leadership.

Overall, one of the best conversations I’ve had in recent memory. Hope you’ll enjoy it as much as we did.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:03 The CCP Debate and Legal Implications

05:56 Informed Consent and Agent Responsibilities

09:02 Market Dynamics and Consumer Protection

11:55 Historical Perspectives and Industry Evolution

15:00 The Future of MLS and Consumer Choices

18:02 Personal Anecdotes and Industry Insights

21:03 The Future of Small Independents in Real Estate

24:49 The Domino Effect of Industry Consolidation

30:42 The Role of MLS and Market Dynamics

35:30 Buyer Representation and Agency Challenges

39:55 The Impact of AI and Future Predictions

43:01 Brokerage Margins and Market Dynamics

44:34 The Impact of W2 Models on Real Estate

46:11 Disruption in the Brokerage Industry

49:30 The Future of Joint Ventures in Real Estate

51:44 Consumer-Centric Strategies in Real Estate

53:12 NAR's Potential Policy Changes

55:10 The Role of Leadership in Real Estate

57:32 Anticipating Industry Disruption

59:06 The Future of PropTech and Market Consolidation

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