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How one city is leading MLS change
Splits and Caps Daily: Action for Agents
November 20, 2024
📈 Market Move:
Modern Models
Phoenix just dropped a game-changer: MLS access without the heavy Realtor membership fees. Their new $249-a-year program gives brokers and agents the essential tools—MLS, legal forms, and training—at less than half the usual cost.
This move is shaking things up in an industry long tied to the three-tier system (local, state, national). While it trims costs, agents opting in lose access to some association perks and the “Realtor” title.
The backdrop? Rising scrutiny on mandatory memberships as brokers demand more flexibility. With tight markets and slimmer margins, every dollar counts, and this could signal a shift toward more à la carte real estate services.
Phoenix might just be the testing ground for the next era of brokerage models. Would you opt in?
🌟Quote of the Day:
"Success is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure." — Colin Powell
⚡ Quick Win:
Google My Business Post: Take 5 minutes to drop a quick update on Google My Business. Share a recent listing, a testimonial, or even just a friendly reminder you’re around. It boosts your local SEO and helps you get found by folks searching for real estate pros!
🎉 Fun Fact of the Day:
NYC Rooftop Farms: Some New York buildings are flipping the rooftop game by turning them into urban farms. Tenants get fresh produce right from the roof. Next up: home-grown avocados for your $20 toast.
📚 Book Recommendation:
"The Millionaire Next Door" by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko – Think rich means Ferraris and mansions? The Millionaire Next Door says nope. It’s all about quiet wealth—living below your means, investing wisely, and skipping the lifestyle flex.
For agents, it’s a wake-up call: your wealthy clients might be the ones in cargo shorts, not Gucci. Read it to rethink your finances and learn how to build real, lasting wealth.
Want to level up even more? Hit the Agent Bookshelf for top reads, Agent Articles for real estate gold, and Agent Resources for the tools to boost your biz—go get it!
Time to sign off! Stay relentless, stay curious, and remember—the best deals are ahead for those who keep moving forward. Let’s make waves!
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