Dangers Impacting the MLS System
The MLS portion of the D.A.N.G.E.R. Report explores the effects of the new national MLS system, emergence of portals and the success of consumer facing websites, among others.
Dangers Impacting Boards and Associations
In the Boards and Associations section, issues such as the REALTOR membership value proposition, disconnects between local and provincial boards, and consolidation are featured.
Dangers Impacting Salespeople
This section explores dangers affecting salespeople, looking into commissions, commoditization, regulations, and more that residential salespeople need to look out for.
When Real Estate Self Regulation Ends
Questionable business practice involving shadow-flipping by Vancouver real estate agents raised the issue of self-regulation.
Dangers Impacting Brokers
Dangers impacting brokers include regulations, new business models, advancing technology, the expansion of real estate teams, and how less effective brokerages affect the industry.