Comments on: No One’s Going to Take Away Our Data, But What Can We Do With It? http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/05/no_ones_going_to_take_away_our_data_but_what_can_we_do_with_it.html Redfin Corporate Blog Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:09:04 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 By: There’s Going to Be a Whole Lot of Rubber-Necking Going On… | Redfin Corporate Blog http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/05/no_ones_going_to_take_away_our_data_but_what_can_we_do_with_it.html/comment-page-1#comment-6703 There’s Going to Be a Whole Lot of Rubber-Necking Going On… | Redfin Corporate Blog Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:03:12 +0000 http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/05/no_ones_going_to_take_away_our_data_but_what_can_we_do_with_it.html#comment-6703 [...] can argue that this version of Redfin would never have happened without last year’s Department of Justice settlement with the National Association of Realtors, which gave online brokers the right to share any data with our customers that an agent can divulge [...] [...] can argue that this version of Redfin would never have happened without last year’s Department of Justice settlement with the National Association of Realtors, which gave online brokers the right to share any data with our customers that an agent can divulge [...]

]]> By: Are Listing Agents Hurting Their Clients by Hiding Addresses? | Redfin Corporate Blog http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/05/no_ones_going_to_take_away_our_data_but_what_can_we_do_with_it.html/comment-page-1#comment-6354 Are Listing Agents Hurting Their Clients by Hiding Addresses? | Redfin Corporate Blog Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:20:55 +0000 http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/05/no_ones_going_to_take_away_our_data_but_what_can_we_do_with_it.html#comment-6354 [...] the games that agents play with inventory was supposed to end now that that the DoJ settlement with the Realtors is being enforced — the settlement requires listing agents to publish to the web all the [...] [...] the games that agents play with inventory was supposed to end now that that the DoJ settlement with the Realtors is being enforced — the settlement requires listing agents to publish to the web all the [...]

]]> By: Is This the Death of MLS? « MyBrooklynReport.com http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/05/no_ones_going_to_take_away_our_data_but_what_can_we_do_with_it.html/comment-page-1#comment-5875 Is This the Death of MLS? « MyBrooklynReport.com Fri, 29 May 2009 05:16:20 +0000 http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/05/no_ones_going_to_take_away_our_data_but_what_can_we_do_with_it.html#comment-5875 [...] Department of Justice’s lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors regarding its Internet Listings Display Policy [Redfin], local mutliple listing services began losing their stranglehold on its property listings [...] [...] Department of Justice’s lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors regarding its Internet Listings Display Policy [Redfin], local mutliple listing services began losing their stranglehold on its property listings [...]

]]> By: Start Spreading the News… Redfin Comes to New York and Sacramento! | Redfin Corporate Blog http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/05/no_ones_going_to_take_away_our_data_but_what_can_we_do_with_it.html/comment-page-1#comment-5714 Start Spreading the News… Redfin Comes to New York and Sacramento! | Redfin Corporate Blog Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:43:45 +0000 http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/05/no_ones_going_to_take_away_our_data_but_what_can_we_do_with_it.html#comment-5714 [...] is part of a huge shift that began years ago, but is only just now reaching the surface. Remember the big 2005 lawsuit against the Realtors? When it settled last year, all the Realtor-owned listing services agreed to publish everything [...] [...] is part of a huge shift that began years ago, but is only just now reaching the surface. Remember the big 2005 lawsuit against the Realtors? When it settled last year, all the Realtor-owned listing services agreed to publish everything [...]

]]> By: Rich Dansereau http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/05/no_ones_going_to_take_away_our_data_but_what_can_we_do_with_it.html/comment-page-1#comment-3513 Rich Dansereau Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:27:55 +0000 http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/05/no_ones_going_to_take_away_our_data_but_what_can_we_do_with_it.html#comment-3513 I think that the monopoly that NAR has enjoyed is nearing an end. I also think that this may be welcomed by many members who remain silent out of fear of punitive retribution. NAR has held a position of strength that could have actually allowed them to assist their members through collective bargaining for group health insurance benefits and numerous other issues that membership in large groups generally conveys. Shame on NAR. I think that the monopoly that NAR has enjoyed is nearing an end. I also think that this may be welcomed by many members who remain silent out of fear of punitive retribution. NAR has held a position of strength that could have actually allowed them to assist their members through collective bargaining for group health insurance benefits and numerous other issues that membership in large groups generally conveys. Shame on NAR.

]]> By: | Redfin Corporate Blog http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/05/no_ones_going_to_take_away_our_data_but_what_can_we_do_with_it.html/comment-page-1#comment-3144 | Redfin Corporate Blog Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:22:07 +0000 http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/05/no_ones_going_to_take_away_our_data_but_what_can_we_do_with_it.html#comment-3144 [...] this time ’round, none of the calls have been nasty! After touching on The Department of Justice settlement with the National Association of Realtors, the story emphasized our often-convoluted but sincere efforts to get along with other brokers, and [...] [...] this time ’round, none of the calls have been nasty! After touching on The Department of Justice settlement with the National Association of Realtors, the story emphasized our often-convoluted but sincere efforts to get along with other brokers, and [...]

]]> By: Trouble in the Southland | Redfin Corporate Blog http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/05/no_ones_going_to_take_away_our_data_but_what_can_we_do_with_it.html/comment-page-1#comment-3110 Trouble in the Southland | Redfin Corporate Blog Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:37:41 +0000 http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/05/no_ones_going_to_take_away_our_data_but_what_can_we_do_with_it.html#comment-3110 [...] as fresh as possible. We’re a member-broker of the MLSs in each of our markets so that we can get the most accurate and up-to-date listings on Redfin.com. We update our site with new data from most of the MLS databases every 15 [...] [...] as fresh as possible. We’re a member-broker of the MLSs in each of our markets so that we can get the most accurate and up-to-date listings on Redfin.com. We update our site with new data from most of the MLS databases every 15 [...]

]]> By: The NAR and DOJ Come to Terms. Yawn. | No Debt Mortgage http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/05/no_ones_going_to_take_away_our_data_but_what_can_we_do_with_it.html/comment-page-1#comment-3107 The NAR and DOJ Come to Terms. Yawn. | No Debt Mortgage Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:54:39 +0000 http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/05/no_ones_going_to_take_away_our_data_but_what_can_we_do_with_it.html#comment-3107 [...] Others Opine:Jonathan DaltonSellsiusBloodhoundInman Blog Redfin [...] [...] Others Opine:Jonathan DaltonSellsiusBloodhoundInman Blog Redfin [...]

]]> By: Josh Harris http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/05/no_ones_going_to_take_away_our_data_but_what_can_we_do_with_it.html/comment-page-1#comment-3097 Josh Harris Sat, 31 May 2008 13:11:55 +0000 http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/05/no_ones_going_to_take_away_our_data_but_what_can_we_do_with_it.html#comment-3097 Consumers use online real estate companies and their websites because they are openly available and unobtrusive, UNLIKE the traditional alternatives, consumers can remain anonymous as they conduct their research online. How much of this feeling is taken away when the consumer is required provide information (we don't know exactly what will be req.) before viewing any homes. I will agree "4 huge steps forward", but the last thing I want to tamper with to get 3 steps ahead is the consumers feeling about my service. (FYI) Will this registration step be required for third party sites. (Trulia, Dot Homes, etc.) As it stands right now on a search in Boston on Redfin I am hit up for my e-mail, password, first and last name. Meanwhile, over on Trulia I can dive right into searching Boston homes without anything required. Consumers use online real estate companies and their websites because they are openly available and unobtrusive, UNLIKE the traditional alternatives, consumers can remain anonymous as they conduct their research online. How much of this feeling is taken away when the consumer is required provide information (we don’t know exactly what will be req.) before viewing any homes.

I will agree “4 huge steps forward”, but the last thing I want to tamper with to get 3 steps ahead is the consumers feeling about my service.

(FYI) Will this registration step be required for third party sites. (Trulia, Dot Homes, etc.) As it stands right now on a search in Boston on Redfin I am hit up for my e-mail, password, first and last name. Meanwhile, over on Trulia I can dive right into searching Boston homes without anything required.

]]> By: A. Longo http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/05/no_ones_going_to_take_away_our_data_but_what_can_we_do_with_it.html/comment-page-1#comment-3094 A. Longo Thu, 29 May 2008 13:13:41 +0000 http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2008/05/no_ones_going_to_take_away_our_data_but_what_can_we_do_with_it.html#comment-3094 Yes 3 HUGE steps forward...and a small step back! Anyone have any idea on the timing...how long it will take MLS's to implement an opt-out feature for AVM. I am assuming this will be a pretty robust system upgrade for the MLS's as they will have to throw a trigger out to all the VOW's. Yes 3 HUGE steps forward…and a small step back!

Anyone have any idea on the timing…how long it will take MLS’s to implement an opt-out feature for AVM. I am assuming this will be a pretty robust system upgrade for the MLS’s as they will have to throw a trigger out to all the VOW’s.

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