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Lyn Sims, Real Estate Broker Retired

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Rainmaker
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

We refuse to use Z so it doesn't matter. We do check Z however to make sure if our listings are there, that we are noted as the listing agents.

Jun 05, 2016 11:12 PM
Rainmaker
2,781,123
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

There is always some mischief going on at the top.

Jun 05, 2016 11:10 PM
Rainmaker
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Lyn Sims if a burglar robbed your house, would you invite them to your 4th of July BBQ?  No, you wouldn't.  That's the same thing here.  Zillow stole from Realtor.com plain and simple.  I actually agree with NAR's stance on this and, dare I say it, respect them for it.  Why give the enemy a chance to earn money that it can then use to defend itself against your lawsuit?

Jun 06, 2016 05:50 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

It doesn't benefit Trulia being under the corporate umbrella of the Zillow Group. The trial in Seattle starts today so we shall see, and whatever the result we should see some shock waves. FYI, Realtor.com is growing at a fast clip.

 

Jun 06, 2016 12:57 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I ask why only one year? Sounds like something worth a lifetime ban to me! Mostly I just ignore NAR on things like this--they are typically doing too little too late.

Jun 05, 2016 11:17 PM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I think a couple of times a year NAR actually does something right.

Jun 05, 2016 11:17 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Lyn Sims No, I don't believe it impacts the membership at all. This is a fight between move.com com and Z. Realtor.com is just trying to become the next Z.

Jun 05, 2016 11:12 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Great video.  I blogged about this; I may edit the blog and post a link to that video.

Jun 06, 2016 08:04 AM
Rainmaker
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Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

I don't care, I'm not going.  Who says it's a "ban" but rather they just don't want to rent them a booth.  That's NAR's right to do.  Not a fan of NAR, and certainly can't stand ZiT.  If more members would say "WTF is Z doing here with a booth?" than good for them.

Jun 06, 2016 06:26 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

It's big corporation stuff and I wonder how it will impact us, if at all...unless you want to visit with Zillow at NAR events! I rather doubt Zillow cares

Jun 06, 2016 12:11 AM
Rainmaker
1,543,613
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

I'm confessing to a fault: I'm a hypocrite, I'm a positive guy that has to admit I  relish any bad news about Zillow's future. Ohhhh it feels good to admit that.

Jun 06, 2016 12:10 AM
Rainmaker
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Wow, will watch the video.  Thanks for sharing Lyn Sims 

Jun 05, 2016 11:35 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

It will have no effect on those agents who have no hesitation doing business with those whose business depends on deception, misrepresentation, faulty data and stolen intellectual property.

Those of integrity will ask "What took you so long?"

Zdevil chuckle, "too little too late."

Banned from NAR/REALTOR events. What do you think would happen if Zdevil pulled a Trump and held a concurrent event next door? NAR/REALTOR should get the message of the betrayal they have committed against their members.

A few more courageous brokers and or franchises and the way real estate is conducted will change irreversibly.

PS: the video includes comments like. the one sided code of ethics ensures the REALTOR never gets out of line, that REALTORS are pathetic and EVERYONE sees the agent as part of their food chain. NOT ONE is one the agent side with includes NAR, REALTOR, Association and the franchises.

Are we a  pathetic bunch?

Find your voice.

Jun 05, 2016 11:17 PM
Ambassador
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Interesting.  I wasn't aware of that.  Haven't been following the story.

 

Jun 05, 2016 11:16 PM
Ambassador
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

A lot of politics and beyond my paygrade.

Jul 17, 2017 11:37 PM
Rainmaker
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

good thing

Jun 30, 2017 05:52 AM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Anything that hurts Z is fine with me!

Jun 06, 2016 10:44 PM
Rainmaker
1,844,271
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired
Zillow Agrees to Pay $130M to Move, NAR by June 20th, Settlement Ends 2-Year Contentious Litigation
Zillow and realtor.com® operator Move have settled their two-year long, contentious trade secrets lawsuit, it was announced Monday, with Zillow agreeing to pay its industry rival $130 million. The settlement, detailed in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, is far less than the initial $2 billion Move had initially claimed in damages. The trial was originally set to begin today.

 

Jun 06, 2016 09:40 PM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I do not care.

Jun 06, 2016 09:28 PM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I think it is fine. If Z acted inappropriately then they should be sanctioned.

Jun 06, 2016 12:37 PM
Rainmaker
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

For me I think it is good!!

Jun 06, 2016 12:15 PM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I think they are treading a slippery slope.  They've lost a battle similar to this before.

Jun 06, 2016 06:12 AM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I have never liked Zillow and think that NAR is standing up for it's members.

Jun 06, 2016 06:06 AM
Rainmaker
4,935,567
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I am happy to see that.  Not sure of the benefit.

Jun 06, 2016 01:06 AM
Rainmaker
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

It is just at exhibits.

Looks like the court is in favor of Z instead of Moves. Its ban from Listhub did not impede Z a bit so long all MLS are willing to let Z to be a customer.

Z's stock actually moved up as a result of court comments. It moved +10% not making any profit.

Jun 06, 2016 01:03 AM
Rainmaker
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

After seeing salaries of both companies; they are just as bad!

Jun 06, 2016 12:02 AM