Agent Series 31: "Coming Soons" Could Lead to DOJ Intervention

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of 'coming soon' listings in real estate and potential Department of Justice scrutiny.

Are "coming soon" listings putting the real estate industry at risk? In this episode, James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Art Carter, CEO of CRMLS, and Ed Zorn, VP and General Counsel, to unpack one of the most heated and misunderstood topics in real estate right now. From "coming soon" listings to private listings, MLS rules, and seller choice, this conversation breaks down what's actually happening behind the scenes and why it matters more than most agents realize. They also explore the growing concern that current industry trends could trigger Department of Justice scrutiny and what that could mean for agents, brokerages, and the future of cooperation. If you think this is just another industry debate, think again. Links mentioned during the episode: https://youtu.be/lYOUsPGOTd0 Learn more about CRMLS on LinkedIn - YouTube - Instagram - Facebook and online at go.crmls.org . Stay ahead of the market with insights from Zillow's Consumer Trends Report. This annual research breaks down what buyers and sellers are actually doing and what they expect from their agents. With 55% of buyers being repeat buyers, yet only 13% using their previous agent again, the message is…

People in this episode

Hosts: James Dwiggins, Keith Robinson

Guests: Art Carter, Ed Zorn

Topics covered

• real estate
• coming soon listings
• Department of Justice
• MLS rules
• seller choice
• industry trends

Keywords

• real estate industry
• coming soon listings
• MLS
• seller choice
• Department of Justice
• agent loyalty
• market insights

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CRMLS, Department of Justice, Zillow

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