And they all fall down...

  Greg just landed back home from NAR Boston and Rob is curious to what insights he learned.  Greg's main insight is that he isn't as young as he once was. 1.  Election Impact on Real Estate: • Rob and Greg delve into the recent election results, exploring how potential changes in government could impact HUD and real estate policies. • Debate on the future leadership of HUD and the potential impacts on the industry. 2. National Association of Realtors (NAR) Conference Recap: • Greg shares insights from the recent NAR conference, touching on the atmosphere post-election and key sessions he attended. • Discussion about attendee sentiment, especially regarding political and economic concerns within the real estate industry. 3. MLS (Multiple Listing Service) & CCP Discussions: • The episode dives deep into the complexities of MLS structures, with Greg suggesting a "domino effect" that could lead to significant industry shifts if CCP (Clear Cooperation Policy) and co-mingling rules were altered. • Speculations on Zillow's role in the MLS space, its motivations, and how upcoming changes might benefit or challenge existing MLS structures. 4. NAR's Controversial Communication: • The hosts criticize NAR's handling of sensitive topics, including CCP discussions, arguing for more transparency and authenticity in its public communications. 5. MLS Independence and Potential Changes: • Rob and Greg discuss the possibility and challenges of MLS organizations operating independently of NAR. • Debate around whether separating from NAR could lead to more effective and regionally responsive MLS services. 6. Event Announcements: • Promotion of the upcoming "MLS Reset Conference" in Arizona (January 2025), organized by Greg and colleagues, aimed at exploring the future of MLS and real estate industry evolution and the Clariety25 Conference in February. Watch us on YouTube!   Operating Cash Flow for  REA Group (Australia) from Mike Deplete How much does U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the United States pay?     Connect with Rob and Greg:  Rob's Website Greg's Website   Our Sponsors:  CoreLogic Notorious VIP The Giant Steps Job Board   This podcast is produced by Sunbound Studios