Changing, Clarifying and Consequences

The Industry Relations Podcast is now available on your favorite podcast player! Overview Greg shares a new AI-built Chrome extension that solves a surprisingly common MLS workflow problem before Rob and Greg revisit last week's conversation with Professor Hayunga. They dig deeper into the debate over private listings, buyer behavior, and whether exclusivity can actually increase sale prices. The conversation expands into real estate auctions, the purpose of industry policy, NAR governance, and the upcoming legal battle between Zillow and MRED over listing access and the Zillow Listing Access Standards. Key Takeaways Greg explains his new Chrome extension that copies MLS numbers from major listing portals. More analysis of Professor Hayunga's research on private listings and buyer behavior. Why some buyers may willingly pay a premium for exclusive access. Should residential real estate move toward open auction models? A debate over competition, regulation, and the role of NAR and MLS policy. Breaking down the upcoming Zillow vs. MRED legal hearing and what it could mean for the industry Links Greg's MLS Number Copier Chrome Extension Spoken Plainly: What the Zillow-MRED Hearing Is and Isn't Connect with Rob and Greg Rob's Website  Greg's Website    Watch us on YouTube   Our Sponsors: Cotality  Notorious VIP The Giant Steps Job Board    Production and Editing Services by Sunbound Studios