Podcasts about instant offers

Veronica Figueroa is an award-winning Real Estate influencer, keynote speaker, and known for her vivacious personality. Veronica leads the #1 Team for Homes Sold in EXP - The Figueroa Team.   Veronica regularly engages with other team leads to share her unique techniques that fuel her teams' success. As a result, the Figueroa Team continues to scale and grow as one of the nations' leading teams serving 2,000+ families and clients in 2021 and over 646 million in sales volume.   Veronica has sat on Zillows Advisory Board since 2016. She has been named an Inman Influencer, and in 2017, The Figueroa Team won The Most Innovative Team of the Year by Inman for their bold partnership with the I-Buyer movement and Instant Offers. As a Keynote Speaker, Veronica has shared the stage with many influencers, with one of her highest achievements being her most recent interview with Venus Williams at eXpcon 2021.   Veronicas' true passion is to inspire and help others with directional wisdom and to amplify their communication, connection, and confidence to run a successful real estate business. She mentors passionately, guiding her clients to strengthen and elevate their leadership vision to new heights. She will inspire you to take action and become the leader you were always meant to be!   Connect with Veronica at https://www.thefigueroateam.com/ ---------- Visit www.builthow.com to sign up for our next lived or virtual event.   Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network

Justin Hermes will tear back the curtain and expose the "I Buyer Real Estate" offers you hear on TV and Radio. If you have been thinking about going on line or you have been hearing these realtors saying they have the buyers, don't do it until you listen to this!

Justin Hermes will tear back the curtain and expose the "I Buyer Real Estate" offers you hear on TV and Radio. If you have been thinking about going on line or you have been hearing these realtors saying they have the buyers, don't do it until you listen to this!

Real Estate Sessions - Veronica FigueroaBill sits down with Veronica Figueroa, who leads the #1 eXp team worldwide with over 2000+ homes sold since the beginning of her career. She is a sought-after keynote speaker and success coach to real estate teams and has sat on Zillow's Advisory Board since 2016.Veronica has been named an Inman Influencer, and in 2017, The Figueroa Team won The Most Innovative Team of the Year by Inman for their bold partnership with the I-Buyer movement and Instant Offers.Veronica starts the conversation by looking back on her days as an Army brat in Columbus, GA, before moving to Orlando, FL, at 16. Years later, she had to navigate the many challenges of single motherhood. Chief among those challenges, for her, was a search for purpose, especially now that she found herself alone with her child after her parents moved back to their native Puerto Rico.She decided to attend Southern New Hampshire University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management and Services. Along the way, she discovered her passion for business, marketing, and people development—and she had a hunger to succeed in her career beyond what most around her would ever dream of.After leaving a fulfilling HR job, a friend in Orlando suggested that Veronica earn a real estate license while transitioning jobs. She got her license a day after 9/11, and it was only in 2004, following a divorce, that she considered a serious career in the industry. With $17,000 in the bank, she decided to go into real estate full-time.Listen in as Veronica does a deep dive into her storied real estate career, beginning with Avalon Town Center Realty in 2001, followed by RE/MAX, then Zillow, where her visionary leadership took her team to great heights.Finally, she found what she believes to be her ideal professional role leading a team with eXp. She sets herself apart from most realtors in the country and pays it forward by teaching and inspiring others walking the same path.Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: ● [06:06] How single motherhood led Veronica to explore the world of business● [10:20] Why Veronica was determined to achieve more than most● [13:44] How Veronica leaped from HR to real estate● [18:54] Joining Avalon Town Center Realty● [21:46] Why Veronica chose RE/MAX● [28:01] Veronica's days with Zillow● [37:57] The top quality of great leaders● [41:14] What Veronica loves about working with eXp● [48:51] Veronica's advice to new agents Key Quotes by Veronica:● Being vulnerable and...

Veronica Figueroa is an award-winning Real Estate influencer, keynote speaker, known for her vivacious personality. Veronica leads the #1 Team for Homes Sold in EXP - The Figueroa Team. She regularly engages with other team leads to share her unique techniques that fuel her teams' success. As a result, the Figueroa Team continues to scale and grow as one of the nations' leading teams serving 2,000+ families and clients in 2021 and over 646 million in sales volume. Veronica has sat on Zillows Advisory Board since 2016. She has been named an Inman Influencer, and in 2017, The Figueroa Team won The Most Innovative Team of the Year by Inman for their bold partnership with the I-Buyer movement and Instant Offers. As a Keynote Speaker, Veronica has shared the stage with many influencers, with one of her highest achievements being her most recent interview with Venus Williams at eXpcon 2021.

In this episode, we have Max and Ryan with PRYCD, a software that helps you accurately predict how much properties are worth. By integrating PRYCD with your direct mail campaigns, you’ll be able to send out direct mail pieces with your offer right on the letter. By doing this, sellers can instantly decide if they’re interested in your offer or not without wasting everyone’s time by calling and expecting a high priced offer. The leads that do call will already have an expectation for what they can sell their home to you for and will make the acquisition process smoother. So if you’re looking for a new way to make offers, then you need to listen to this episode!

There are two ways to sell your home, and we offer both.Looking for a San Diego home? Click here for a full home search  Selling Your San Diego home? Get a free home price evaluationMany people have asked us questions about instant offers. There are companies out there who will give you an instant offer on your home, meaning you’ll have an offer to sell your house without putting it on the market, preparing it for sale, or having strangers walking through your home. The benefit is knowing when your house will sell and for how much. For some people, fewer interruptions or more convenience is what’s necessary. However, having your property on the market and exposed to many buyers often yields a higher price. We can give you options. If you want to sell your home and get the most money possible, we certainly know how to do that. If you want a convenient sale, to know the price, and when it’ll sell, we can offer that too through our instant offer program. No matter what your situation, we can help. If you or anyone you know is looking to make a move and wants options, that’s what our team is here to offer. Call or email us if you have any questions about our instant offer program or real estate in general. Don’t hesitate to let us know what you need; we’re always here for you.

Have you ever wondered what the deal is with iBuyer & Instant Offers? In this episode, I will tell you what these are and how they work. If you are thinking about taking one of these offers, you will want to listen to this episode, it could save you a ton of money! If you have any questions about this episode, please visit our website at www.montanaliferealty.com or you can email us at montanaliferealty@gmail.com or call 406-249-1735.

Today’s episode is unique because I have two guests with completely different backgrounds and experiences, and both are very influential none the less. Because this interview was quite long, I did break it up into Part 1 & Part 2! Enjoy J Matt van Winkle is the CEO of RE/MAX Northwest with 10 offices, almost 400 agents and support staff, and $2.5 billion in sales. RE/MAX Northwest was founded to address the shortcomings of the current real estate brokerage model. As a result, he has built RE/MAX Northwest into the #1 RE/MAX in Washington State and is also a consultant and coach for brokers and brokerage owners across the country. His strategy? Work Hard. Be Nice.® Nick Bailey rejoined RE/MAX as Chief Customer Officer in September 2019 where he oversees all support services provided by RE/MAX LLC to its expansive network of franchisees and Affiliates. He also is responsible for driving the network’s business growth, professional development and engagement. Nick’s experience includes being a Sr. Vice President at Market Leader, a Vice President at Trulia/Zillow and, most recently, the President and CEO of Century 21. Our topics include: - Buffini’s 2019 Mid-Year Review (The changes to come and the reduction in # of brokerages)- iBuyers / Zillow Instant Offers / OfferPad / Open Door- NW MLS/Redfin Commission Publication and DOJ Inquiry - Coming Soon/Exempt Listings/Pocket Listings - Teams vs. Brokerages & Tech!- The Customer Experience Focus: How it impacts Marketing, Transactions, and Relationships & The Digital Age of Video & Social MediaBonus Topics:- Part 1: Market Status: Any Downturn Predictions???- Part 2: Your Final Words of Advice to the Audience! Links Mentioned:iBuyer StatsBy the way, if you would like a copy of my show outline – I need you to do three things for me! PLEASE leave a review, share the podcast with a friend, and then send me a DM with a screenshot of your review, the episode # and your email. I’m happy to email you my notes on the episode! So...You Think You Want to Be A Real Estate Agent by Kendall E. Bonner, Ann Carlson, & Teresa RogersJoin My Facebook Group to continue our discussion! Find me on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or YouTube! #LevelUp, Kendall

Today’s episode is unique because I have two guests with completely different backgrounds and experiences, and both are very influential none the less. Because this interview was quite long, I did break it up into Part 1 & Part 2! Enjoy... Matt van Winkle is the CEO of RE/MAX Northwest with 10 offices, almost 400 agents and support staff, and $2.5 billion in sales. RE/MAX Northwest was founded to address the shortcomings of the current real estate brokerage model. Moreover, he has built RE/MAX Northwest into the #1 RE/MAX in Washington State and is also a consultant and coach for brokers and brokerage owners across the country. His strategy? Work Hard. Be Nice.® Nick Bailey rejoined RE/MAX as Chief Customer Officer in September 2019 where he oversees all support services provided by RE/MAX LLC to its expansive network of franchisees and Affiliates. He also is responsible for driving the network’s business growth, professional development and engagement. Nick’s experience includes being a Sr. Vice President at Market Leader, a Vice President at Trulia/Zillow and, most recently, the President and CEO of Century 21. Our topics include: - Buffini’s 2019 Mid-Year Review (The changes to come and the reduction in # of brokerages)- iBuyers / Zillow Instant Offers / OfferPad / Open Door- NW MLS/Redfin Commission Publication and DOJ Inquiry - Coming Soon/Exempt Listings/Pocket Listings- Teams vs. Brokerages & Tech!- The Customer Experience Focus: How it impacts Marketing, Transactions, and Relationships & The Digital Age of Video & Social MediaBonus Topics:- Part 1: Market Status: Any Downturn Predictions???- Part 2: Your Final Words of Advice to the Audience! Links Mentioned:iBuyer StatsBy the way, if you would like a copy of my show outline – I need you to do three things for me! Leave a review, share the podcast with a friend, and then send me a DM with your review, the episode # and your email. I’m happy to email you my notes on the episode! So...You Think You Want to Be A Real Estate Agent by Kendall E. Bonner, Ann Carlson, & Teresa RogersJoin My Facebook Group to continue our discussion! Find me on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or YouTube! #LevelUp,Kendall

Join us as we discuss 7 reasons why instant offers are not a good offer. Learn why the fastest and convenient way is not the best way to go. Are you willing to give up thousands of dollars for the convenience of selling your home? If your number 1 goal is to profit on your home, tune in and get expert advise from our host Katrina Madewell who has years of experience with real estate business. We will guide on selling your home the right way! Together with Co host Leo Cannyn and Adam Talley. Also so we are giving away ticket from Scream-A-Geddon tune in every Friday to get yours! Tampa Home Talk Airs weekly on Money Talk 1010 am, 103.1 FM, 92.1 FM, and 99.5(2) HD radio. We follow Dave Ramsey rebroadcast and air at 9 am (Fridays)

One of the hottest trends in real estate now banks on buyers and sellers valuing speed and convenience over dollars- either earned or saved. if you've listened to radio, tv, or any news outlets lately, the terms "Instant Offer " by Zillow and Offer Pad, Open Door or a myriad of other companies is something you are probably familiar with... but what are they really? Who is making these offers? Who does the company represent in a transaction? What are fees involved? and, Is taking an Instant Offer right for you and your situation?? In this episode I answer these and more questions...and consider it myself an excellent tool to have in my toolbox to give my customers all possible advantages in the market today in Nashville. I'd love to know if you have any experience with an "Instant Offer" ? Have you taken a look at the very small print for fees...and done a comparison to the traditional market? Have you verified that the comparable sales they offer to give you their valuation are the most comparable or up to date? Having all the info is always the best way to determine what is right for you and your situation. There is no "One Size serves all" seller/buyer program. I think this will answer many of your questions. Download my FREE Seller's Guide : https:m.me//SusanIsRealEstate?ref=market_your_property over on my page. My assistant will get it right over to you!

Real Estate Agents - Did you know that Zillow Instant Offers is enticing homeowners with "at appraisal" offers? So how do you ATTRACT those homeowners BEFORE Zillow does? Listen to this Instant Offers Case Study for REAL numbers and find out how to compete against Zillow for homeowner leads!

Critics of Zillow bash the accuracy of the Zestimate, but the fact is that a home’s worth hinges on what the market is willing to pay. And with the advent of Instant Offers, Zillow is backing up the Zestimate with a check. Consider the fact that Zillow has a platform to help themselves sell homes quickly and it is easy to see how Instant Offers is a game-changer with the potential to create a ‘market-maker system’ of real estate. Rob and Greg are back to discuss the recent GeekWirepieceon Zillow’s first home purchase in Chandler, AZ. They comment on the irony of the agent’s intention to lean on Zillow for branding as well as the company’s original business model as an auction site. Rob explains the concept of an insta-flip and how it benefits Premier Agents, and Greg offers his take on the one thing that is still missing from the Instant Offers model. Rob and Greg speak to Zillow’s data around the number of shoppers in a particular zip code and the target market for the Instant Offers model. They address the potential profit Zillow might generate from Instant Offers, the listing lead flow the program will generate, and the possibility of discounted as-is purchases on the platform. Listen in to understand how Instant Offers is likely to foster competition in the space and learn how Zillow continues to change the game of real estate. What’s Discussed:  Zillow’s first home purchase in Chandler, AZ The agent’s intention to lean on Zillow for branding Greg’s questions around double-ending and fees How Zillow is creating a ‘market-maker system’ of real estate Provides mechanism to help sell fast Every home could have bid, ask price Zillow’s original business model as an auction site The concept of an insta-flip and how it benefits Premier Agents Greg’s take on what’s still missing from the Instant Offers model How Zillow’s Instant Offers further validates Opendoor The target seller for Zillow’s Instant Offers model How Instant Offers differs from We Buy Ugly Houses The listing lead flow Zillow will generate through the program What traditional brokers should do in light of Instant Offers The potential for a discounted as-is purchase through Zillow Rob’s insight on the possibility of Zillow offering seller financing How Instant Offers is likely to foster competition in the space   Resources:   ‘An Inside Look at Zillow’s First Home Purchase’ on GeekWire ‘Opendoor is a Bigger Deal Than Zillow’ in Inman Our Sponsors: The Red Dot Cloud Agent Suite   Connect with Rob and Greg:  Rob’s Website Greg’s Website  

Is Zillow getting into the house flipping business to make a profit buying and selling real estate? Of the users who submit an Instant Offer request, one-third sell their home within 90 days—and 10% of that third take an investor’s offer. Zillow’s main play here may just be seller lead generation. Today, Rob and Greg talk T3, iBuyers and Zillow. Greg shares his takeaways from the T3 conference, including praise for Stefan’s keynote address and an eye-roll over the ‘no corporate sponsors’ sentiment. Our hosts discuss the recent bombshells around Dale’s departure from RPR and Zillow’s expansion of Instant Offers. Rob walks us through the details of Zillow’s announcement, explaining how sellers will now get an offer from Zillow itself when they use the Instant Offers platform. Rob and Greg share surprise at the lack of backlash around the announcement, examining the benefits for an agent representing Zillow as well as the drop in stock price in light of the news. Greg offers insight on potential abuses of the iBuyer model, considering how predatory lenders might target seniors, the uneducated, or the poor, and they cover the impact of Zillow’s shift on other players in the iBuyer space. Listen in as Rob and Greg address the windfall Zillow is likely to earn in the form of seller leads and learn how the company could solve the affordable housing crisis—and gain invaluable PR in the process!   What’s Discussed:    Greg’s takeaways from T3 The rumors around RPR and Zillow Zillow’s announcement of the expansion of Instant Offers The surprising response to Zillow’s plans to flip houses Greg’s concerns about the iBuyer model The recent drop in Zillow’s stock price Why flipping is not a change in Zillow’s business model The prospect of Zillow making a fortune on seller leads Greg’s casino analogy for Zillow’s home-flipping venture Rob’s take on how Zillow could solve affordable housing Zillow’s impact on other players in the iBuyer space   Resources:   Rob’s Zillow Blog Post Ben Thompson’s Zillow Post ‘Opendoor Founders Subtweet Zillow’s New Home Buying Service’ in Inman   Connect with Rob and Greg:   Rob’s Website Greg’s Website

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Zillow’s instant offers and entry into the growing iBuyer field is good for everyone.

After weeks of listening to the backlash against Zillow Instant Offers, we figured, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em!  In this multi-part series we're going to unpack the realities about IO programs and show you all the opportunities you're missing out on by getting swept up in the drama.  If this is where the industry is going, its time for us to step up instead of playing catch up!  Why be afraid of Instant Offers when you can build your own IO program yourself?  We'll tell you how you can switch from being a complainer to an innovator and stay one step ahead of the competition! Schedule A Free Coaching CallVisit Tim & Julie Harris OnlineListen on iTunesListen on Stitcher 

After weeks of listening to the backlash against Zillow Instant Offers, we figured, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em!  In this multi-part series we're going to unpack the realities about IO programs and show you all the opportunities you're missing out on by getting swept up in the drama.  If this is where the industry is going, its time for us to step up instead of playing catch up!  Why be afraid of Instant Offers when you can build your own IO program yourself?  We'll tell you how you can switch from being a complainer to an innovator and stay one step ahead of the competition! Schedule A Free Coaching CallVisit Tim & Julie Harris OnlineListen on iTunesListen on Stitcher

After weeks of listening to the backlash against Zillow Instant Offers, we figured, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em!  In this multi-part series we're going to unpack the realities about IO programs and show you all the opportunities you're missing out on by getting swept up in the drama.  If this is where the industry is going, its time for us to step up instead of playing catch up!  Why be afraid of Instant Offers when you can build your own IO program yourself?  We'll tell you how you can switch from being a complainer to an innovator and stay one step ahead of the competition! Schedule A Free Coaching CallVisit Tim & Julie Harris OnlineListen on iTunesListen on Stitcher

After weeks of listening to the backlash against Zillow Instant Offers, we figured, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em!  In this multi-part series we're going to unpack the realities about IO programs and show you all the opportunities you're missing out on by getting swept up in the drama.  If this is where the industry is going, its time for us to step up instead of playing catch up!  Why be afraid of Instant Offers when you can build your own IO program yourself?  We'll tell you how you can switch from a complainer to innovator and stay one step ahead of the competition! Schedule A Free Coaching CallVisit Tim & Julie Harris OnlineListen on iTunesListen on Stitcher

For every 20+ leads an investor generates only ONE becomes a deal. What happens to their other 19 leads? Those should become listing leads for you! How can you get investors to send you their turn downs? YOU can call their leads for them and pre-qualify them. Building your Investor Relationships is now more critical than ever with the advent of Instant Offers! Schedule A Free Coaching CallVisit Tim & Julie Harris OnlineListen on iTunesListen on Stitcher

After weeks of listening to the backlash against Zillow Instant Offers, we figured, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em!  In this multi-part series we're going to unpack the realities about IO programs and show you all the opportunities you're missing out on by getting swept up in the drama.  If this is where the industry is going, its time for us to step up instead of playing catch up!  Why be afraid of Instant Offers when you can build your own IO program yourself?  We'll tell you how you can switch from being a complainer to an innovator and stay one step ahead of the competition! Schedule A Free Coaching CallVisit Tim & Julie Harris OnlineListen on iTunesListen on Stitcher

The question of how technology and the internet is impacting real estate is a hot question that has a lot of agents, especially new agents, asking if the real estate agent is making Realtors obsolete.  This question is especially controversial right now because of the launch of Zillow's Instant Offers and the controversial Stop Zillow movement. (http://StopZillow.com) I love technology and the internet.  They are amazing tools for our business.  And the answer to the tech vs Realtors question is: NO. Here is why Zillow and the Internet isn't going to replace agents… Don't think they aren't trying. RICH BARTON, founder of Zillow, was also the founder of Expedia.com who were leaders in taking out the travel agent industry all the time claiming that Expedia was friendly to travel agents.  So be clear about this, tech companies can win if Realtors do nothing to stop it.  And if they win...the biggest losers are our clients...homeowners, buyers & Sellers because they will be making huge financial decisions with no skilled representation. Here are the two dominant reasons why technology will not replace skilled, ethical, professional agents: Because Selling or buying a house isn't like any other online sales transaction. Buying and selling a $250,000 house is not like booking a flight, renting a car, or getting a ride to the airport.  It is a sum transaction.  You know exactly what you are getting. whether a human or a website facilitates the transaction: Uber (a ride), Expedia (a hotel etc.), Netflix (a movie).  It's simple and no surprises. A house is totally different.  There is deep complexity and many facets that make the transaction and the acquisition of a piece of real estate a big dial.  The financial repercussions are huge when someone closes a real estate deal and in their life, everything changes because they are moving. Because we are agents, which means we represent clients as a FIDUCIARY. Car salesman, insurance salesman, retail salesperson, and almost all other sales...represent the company, the manufacturer, the store...ONLY.  Their job is to sell you on a product or service and make money off you for the company.  Period.  Representing you is not even a consideration. An agent's job is to serve the best interest, protect, guide, help the client first and foremost.  Your expertise in that process has tremendous value to a client and can be worth tens of thousands of dollars to them or more.  And it can save them tons of grief and regret from making a bad decision. The key is that you as an agent have to know what you are doing and why you are doing it.  If you're just after a commission, you are no better for the client than an online technology portal...and maybe worse. If this episode helps you, please LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE. Hit SUBSCRIBE to get notices of new episode! Go to YesMasters.com For more killer training videos for REALTORS who want more Yes's and more Successes in their business and in their life! From Kevin Ward, international real estate trainer, speaker, and coach.  

After weeks of listening to the backlash against Zillow Instant Offers, we figured, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em!  In this multi-part series we're going to unpack the realities about IO programs and show you all the opportunities you're missing out on by getting swept up in the drama.  If this is where the industry is going, its time for us to step up instead of playing catch up!  Why be afraid of Instant Offers when you can build your own IO program yourself?  We'll tell you how you can switch from being a complainer to an innovator and stay one step ahead of the competition! Schedule A Free Coaching CallVisit Tim & Julie Harris OnlineListen on iTunesListen on Stitcher  

After weeks of listening to the backlash against Zillow Instant Offers, we figured, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em!  In this multi-part series we're going to unpack the realities about IO programs and show you all the opportunities you're missing out on by getting swept up in the drama.  If this is where the industry is going, its time for us to step up instead of playing catch up!  Why be afraid of Instant Offers when you can build your own IO program yourself?  We'll tell you how you can switch from being a complainer to an innovator and stay one step ahead of the competition! Schedule A Free Coaching CallVisit Tim & Julie Harris OnlineListen on iTunesListen on Stitcher      

After weeks of listening to the backlash against Zillow Instant Offers, we figured, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em!  In this multi-part series we're going to unpack the realities about IO programs and show you all the opportunities you're missing out on by getting swept up in the drama.  If this is where the industry is going, its time for us to step up instead of playing catch up!  Why be afraid of Instant Offers when you can build your own IO program yourself?  We'll tell you how you can switch from a complainer to innovator and stay one step ahead of the competition! Schedule A Free Coaching CallVisit Tim & Julie Harris OnlineListen on iTunesListen on Stitcher

If Zillow thought that the industry would thank them for reworking the Open Door model to involve agents in the process of Instant Offers, they underestimated what Rob likes to call Zillow Fever, the intense dislike so many in real estate have toward the company. Today Rob and Greg are engaged in a rousing conversation about the rollout of the Instant Offers test program and subsequent uproar. They work through the source of the industry’s angst toward Zillow and whether or not it is warranted in this particular case. Listen in as Rob and Greg discuss the arguments against Instant Offers, how the feature might lend itself to predatory behavior by investors, and how Zillow might have changed their messaging to avoid the blowback.  What’s Discussed:  The firestorm created by Zillow’s Instant Offers test program Greg’s take on how a different naming convention would have tempered agent reaction How the Instant Offers feature works Response to consumers looking for easier ways to sell Hand-picked 15 private investors Seller can accept investor offer and sell directly, accept offer and use agent to complete transaction, or reject offer and move forward with agent to list on MLS The weaknesses of the argument that Zillow is duping consumers The hypocrisy/lack of awareness of agents criticizing Instant Offers How agents can use Instant Offer as a tool to generate seller leads The importance of establishing a sphere of communication The vast number of tools available to help agents stay in touch with past clients Instant Offers as a potential avenue for predatory investor behavior Bad actors might target the poor, uneducated May require government to step in with regulations Rob’s problem with the premise that consumers cannot make best decision for themselves based on circumstances The potential monster success of the Instant Offers feature The flaws in the argument that Zillow is trying to come between the agent and the homeowner The way Zillow priorities the consumer over the agent Whether Zillow has given up on trying to make people happy or if they were caught off guard by the negative reaction to Instant Offers How other big web operators might respond to this innovation   Resources: Greg Schwartz ‘We Come in Peace’   Connect with Rob and Greg: Rob’s Website Greg’s Website   Our sponsor: Centralized Showing Service