Options Realty - Laurie Mindnich

Paula, you clearly have no interest in the additional exposure that MLSLI and Realtor.com (by the way- please check website stats before making generalizations) afford sellers/buyers. Your sellers/buyers choice, to engage your services. Or not.

I'm not certain that the FTC requiring that an MLS anywhere providing consumers with a venue that affords both discounted listings, and "regular" listings, is problematic- in fact, it's a good thing. While it might rattle some cages, those that offer great service will be fine. This has been going on for a few years, so is nothing new to those of us that like the statistics provided by a solid MLS. Consumers need the data offered.

Still await the "why didn't the MLS work", out of curiosity, but no expectations. There is no perfect MLS, but a data entry portal that can be shared and used to benefit consumers (with Realtors/appraisers in all areas) in addition to providing exposure to sellers/buyers is hard to ignore, as many homeowners struggle with payments, and search for buyers. Covering all bases is never a bad thing- that "fiduciary" thing matters.

Finding properties with a simple click is just whipped cream on the McDonalds mocha. Realtor.com being the most visited website by a huge margin is the cherry on top, for those seeking the "best possible price" for sellers (more exposure), or the simplicity in that click of locating "the one" for home buyers, and their buyers agent, well, it works for some of us. Make that: MOST of us! You'll get there... - Tue Nov 3 2009, 17:08