http://realonomics.net/2006/12/quest-for-model-perfect/ real estate business models in the consumer-centric era Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:52:53 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://realonomics.net/2006/12/quest-for-model-perfect/comment-page-1/#comment-9 Mike Carraway Thu, 07 Dec 2006 14:11:35 +0000 http://realonomics.net/?p=14#comment-9 At this point, while Zillow.com may be able to aggregate mls type information, they still cannot effectively facilitate the transaction (thank God). The consumer, in order to take the broker out of the equation, must be willing to wallow through the paperwork all the way to the closing - not to mention negotiating the deal in the first place. Can this happen? Will this happen? As for the CAN - yes. Some consumers will take the bull by the horns and struggle through the necessary steps to get the deal done. Most, however, in my opinion, will call an agent for help. At this point, while Zillow.com may be able to aggregate mls type information, they still cannot effectively facilitate the transaction (thank God). The consumer, in order to take the broker out of the equation, must be willing to wallow through the paperwork all the way to the closing – not to mention negotiating the deal in the first place. Can this happen? Will this happen? As for the CAN – yes. Some consumers will take the bull by the horns and struggle through the necessary steps to get the deal done. Most, however, in my opinion, will call an agent for help.

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