Industry Relations With Rob Hahn And Greg Robertson

Why is Andy Florance not acquiring Realtor.com? Could ChatGPT help us finally determine what the value of an MLS is? Just what is and isn’t copyrightable when it comes to real estate data? This episode of Industry Relations dives into recent CoStar moves, how AI is infiltrating real estate, and whether Rob and Greg are just making a big deal out of nothing. Toward the end of this episode, Rob and Greg dive into Sam DeBord’s recent article “The Value of MLS: ChatGPT, Commissions and the Other 4Cs,” which you can read here!   Listen to the Industry Relations Podcast across all podcast platforms!   Listen to the podcast on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-relations/id1204450450   Listen to the podcast on Stitcher  https://www.stitcher.com/show/industry-relations   Connect with Rob and Greg:    Rob’s Website https://notoriousrob.com/   Greg’s Website https://www.vendoralley.com/   This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2023.  

Lawsuits are on the horizon – but how will it affect NAR and the real estate market? Why are these lawsuits even happening, and what’s the one issue that they revolve around? In this episode of Industry Relations, Rob and Greg make their predictions for what the consequences of these lawsuits will be and whether or not you should be worried.  Listen to the Industry Relations Podcast across all podcast platforms! Listen to the podcast on Apple Listen to the podcast on Stitcher Connect with Rob and Greg:  Rob’s Website Greg’s Website  This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2023.  

NAR wins a major hurdle in the DOJ antitrust probe. But what does it mean for the rest of the real estate industry? How will this affect other lawsuits? In this episode of Industry Rob and Greg do what they do best and give their take on the impact of the NAR and DOJ antitrust probe. Why Rob believes that this is far from over and why Greg thinks there’s going to be a lot of industry mistakes made in the near future.   Listen to the Industry Relations Podcast across all podcast platforms!  Listen to the podcast on Apple Listen to the podcast on Stitcher Connect with Rob and Greg:  Rob’s Website Greg’s Website This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2023.  

There's been a lot of talk lately about CoStar buying Realtor.com. Will it happen or is it just a rumor? What advantages would CoStar have if they do acquire Realtor.com? With a history of bold predictions and Nostrodamus-like moments, Rob and Greg share their thoughts on what’s most likely to happen. Find out why Rob believes multi-brands aren’t a good thing and Greg shares how this could help with CoStar’s SEO. Lots of thought experiments in this episode as they unravel the rumors behind CoStar’s purchase of Realtor.com.   Listen to the Industry Relations Podcast across all podcast platforms!   Listen to the podcast on Apple Listen to the podcast on Stitcher   Connect with Rob and Greg:  Rob’s Website Greg’s Website   This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2023.  

What are some of the shifting priorities at MLS organizations? Have you ever wondered what challenges MLS orgs are facing? In this episode on Industry Relations Greg chats with special guest, Katie Smithson CRO at CRMLS to to break down the transforming priorities within the field. Tune in for all the current industry intel and how MLS organizations are shifting priorities.    Nestfully PR mentioned in the show.    CRMLS Press Release Styldod   Reach out to Katie either by email katie@crmls.org, Twitter: @katiebug621 or LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/katiemsmithson   Listen to the Industry Relations Podcast across all podcast platforms! Listen to the podcast on Apple Listen to the podcast on Stitcher   Connect with Rob and Greg:  Rob’s Website Greg’s Website This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2023.

Ever wondered how to get the most out of your listings and become a better agent? Making yourself a better agent and improve your listings is easier than you think. In this episode, Rob & Greg touch on the different technologies and marketing strategies that agents can use to get an edge in sales. Tune in for why Rob believes great photography is the best way and why Greg thinks it’s just putting lipstick on a pig and pricing is the best strategy. UPDATE 1-26-2023   A representative of Homes.com has reached out and said that the new version of their website has rolled out and been live for the last couple months.  Though there has been no industry wide notification and they have still yet to launch any of their much touted “listing enhancement” products.   The new site features include:   Completely new tech stack with noticed speed improvements Historical AVM chart with three models + average Deeper set of property characteristics from MLS,  New design,  IDX data via Ten-X in 460+ MLS markets (no more s

How does new construction and existing inventory affect the housing market? Rob and Greg unpack the complexities of new construction's influence on the housing market, with help from an actual expert Kevin Oakley with Do You Convert. In this episode, gain some unique insight into how new developments shape today’s property sector. Join us, as we take a deep dive into how new construction impacts the housing market.   Link up with Kevin.   Listen to the Industry Relations Podcast across all podcast platforms! Listen to the podcast on Apple Listen to the podcast on Stitcher   Connect with Rob and Greg:  Rob’s Website Greg’s Website This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2023

What’s the real estate market going to look like in 2023? 2022 was a lackluster year and with layoffs and new leadership in the industry what does it all mean? Rob and Greg take on these questions and utilize their amateur economic skills to the fullest in this episode. Another steak bet is on the line. So who’s going to be the one ending up buying a whole cow in this take on 2023 industry economics?   Connect with Sharran Check out Mike Simonsen’s YouTube mentioned in the show   Listen to the Industry Relations Podcast across all podcast platforms! Listen to the podcast on Apple Listen to the podcast on Stitcher   Connect with Rob and Greg:  Rob’s Website Greg’s Website   This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2023

What were the best moments and highlights in 2022 from Industry Relations? In this special episode we take a look back at some of the best times in the Industry Relations podcast. From the winners and losers between Zillow, Opendoor and the FTC; to Wall Street's take on real estate. This episode is packed with fun quotes; mentions of asteroids and red waves in the best way only Rob and Greg can say. Check out this 2022 highlights from Industry Relations.   Listen to the Industry Relations Podcast across all podcast platforms! Listen to the podcast on Apple Listen to the podcast on Stitcher   Connect with Rob and Greg:  Rob’s Website Greg’s Website   This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2022

What were some major events in the real estate industry in 2022? Want to know which event has Rob and Greg betting a steak dinner? Or why Rob believes MLS needs to approach a prepper mindset? In this episode Rob and Greg follow-up on last week’s episode and go further into the weeds on what happened in 2022. Join us as we wrap up and do a full review of 2022.   Listen to the Industry Relations Podcast across all podcast platforms! Listen to the podcast on Apple Listen to the podcast on Stitcher   Connect with Rob and Greg:  Rob’s Website Greg’s Website   Thank you to our sponsor: RentSpree Visit https://www.rentspree.com/ for more information! Read more about RentSpree’s expansion in the rental market here: https://www.rentspree.com/insights/the-untapped-money-potential-of-the-rental-market This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2022

What was the most important thing and had the biggest impact in the world of real estate in 2022? Was it the Northwest MLS’s rules and forms update or the lackluster year for home sales? Rob and Greg are joined by two very special guests, Greg Fischer and Joe Rand. They share their top highlights of the year and for the first time on Industry Relations; stare into the crystal ball and make some bold 2023 real estate predictions. Listen to the Industry Relations Podcast across all podcast platforms! Listen to the podcast on Apple Listen to the podcast on Stitcher Connect with Rob and Greg:  Rob’s Website Greg’s Website Thank you to our sponsor: RentSpree Brokers and agents are leaving money on the table by ignoring rentals. Read RentSpree's whitepaper on this untapped opportunity in a booming segment of the industry. https://www.rentspree.com/insights/the-untapped-money-potential-of-the-rental-market   Visit https://www.rentspree.com/ for more information! This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2

Realtors assemble! As Greg returns from the National Association of Realtors Expo in Orlando, he and Rob discuss trends going into the new year. From unsettling problems such as the hike in first-time homebuyer age and income, to the currently topsy-turvy world of vendors and MLSes, buckle up for what Rob is predicting will be “a crucible” for real estate in the year ahead. Listen to the Industry Relations Podcast across all podcast platforms! Listen to the podcast on Apple Listen to the podcast on Stitcher Connect with Rob and Greg:  Rob’s Website Greg’s Website Thank you to our sponsor: RentSpree Brokers and agents are leaving money on the table by ignoring rentals. Read RentSpree's whitepaper on this untapped opportunity in a booming segment of the industry. https://www.rentspree.com/insights/the-untapped-money-potential-of-the-rental-market   Visit https://www.rentspree.com/ for more information! This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2022

Is Zillow turning into the Craigslist of real estate? Just how accurate is the data on MLS websites, and should consumers be given a guarantee of accuracy? From predicting a possible depression to come in 2023 to debating the irrationality of lightsabers, this episode of Industry Relations covers the need-to-know issues in today’s real estate industry. Let’s go! Listen to the Industry Relations Podcast across all podcast platforms! Listen to the podcast on Apple Listen to the podcast on Stitcher   Connect with Rob and Greg:  Rob’s Website Greg’s Website Thank you to our sponsor: RentSpree Visit https://www.rentspree.com/ for more information! Read more about RentSpree’s expansion in the rental market here: https://www.rentspree.com/insights/the-untapped-money-potential-of-the-rental-market This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2022

Is there anything Rob and Greg can’t banter about? Turns out, not really! In this special episode of Industry Relations, our two real estate gurus take a break from debating MLS, Zillow, and the housing market, and turn their attention to something far more important (or, at least more fun): the greatest movies of all time! And as one could presume, the debate gets quite heated.    Listen to the Industry Relations Podcast across all podcast platforms! Listen to the podcast on Apple Listen to the podcast on Stitcher Connect with Rob and Greg:  Rob’s Website Greg’s Website Thank you to our sponsor: RentSpree Visit https://www.rentspree.com/ for more information! Read more about RentSpree’s expansion in the rental market here: https://www.rentspree.com/insights/the-untapped-money-potential-of-the-rental-market This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2022

Realtors assemble! As Greg returns from the National Association of Realtors Expo in Orlando, he and Rob discuss trends going into the new year. From unsettling problems such as the hike in first-time homebuyer age and income, to the currently topsy-turvy world of vendors and MLSes, buckle up for what Rob is predicting will be “a crucible” for real estate in the year ahead. Listen to the Industry Relations Podcast across all podcast platforms! Listen to the podcast on Apple Listen to the podcast on Stitcher Connect with Rob and Greg:  Rob’s Website Greg’s Website Thank you to our sponsor: RentSpree Brokers and agents are leaving money on the table by ignoring rentals. Read RentSpree's whitepaper on this untapped opportunity in a booming segment of the industry. https://www.rentspree.com/insights/the-untapped-money-potential-of-the-rental-market   Visit https://www.rentspree.com/ for more information! This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2022

Earnings call season is upon us! In this episode Rob and Greg go beyond the headlines and share their early reactions ro Zillow and Opendoor’s Q3 reports. With everybody laying off their staff and the market leveling out; why Rob believes some right moves are being made and why Greg believes Q4 and 2023 will be a hunker down year.  Listen to the Industry Relations Podcast across all podcast platforms! Listen to the podcast on Apple Listen to the podcast on Stitcher Connect with Rob and Greg:  Rob’s Website Greg’s Website Thank you to our sponsor: RentSpree Brokers and agents are leaving money on the table by ignoring rentals. Read RentSpree's whitepaper on this untapped opportunity in a booming segment of the industry. https://www.rentspree.com/insights/the-untapped-money-potential-of-the-rental-market   Visit https://www.rentspree.com/ for more information! This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2022

What is happening with the Broker Public Portal and why do you need to know? After divorcing CoStar, could this be the start of BPP 2.0, or is it really just the MLS Public Portal 1.0? This episode features an insider’s perspective on what a new Broker Public Portal could look like, how it’s different from ZillowKiller.com and Homes.com, and what separates this from an MLS Public Portal? Listen to the Industry Relations Podcast across all podcast platforms! Listen to the podcast on Apple Listen to the podcast on Stitcher Connect with Rob and Greg:  Rob’s Website Greg’s Website Thank you to our sponsor: RentSpree Visit https://www.rentspree.com/ for more information! Read more about RentSpree’s expansion in the rental market here: Miami announcement More on RentSpree Here: https://www.rentspree.com/insights/the-untapped-money-potential-of-the-rental-market This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2022

It’s the rise of CoStar! From commercial to residential real estate, shocking Q3 earnings, and antitrust lawsuits, CoStar could be making some transformational deals in the near future that may have a serious impact on the marketplace. In this episode, Rob and Greg discuss Andy Florance’s motivation going into Q4 and what potential deals are on the table for CoStar. Listen to the Industry Relations Podcast across all podcast platforms! Listen to the podcast on Apple Listen to the podcast on Stitcher Connect with Rob and Greg:  Rob’s Website Greg’s Website Thank you to our sponsor: RentSpree Visit https://www.rentspree.com/ for more information! Read more about RentSpree’s expansion in the rental market here: Miami announcement  This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2022

You can buy as much land in the Metaverse as you want, but that won’t help you when it’s raining. You need an actual roof over your head. When it comes to long-term success for any industry, do we need to put more value in “real” things? For decades, the market has been placing more and more value on the intangible rather than what’s real and necessary, and Rob and Greg dive into how they believe that’s about to change and what it means for the real estate industry. Listen to the Industry Relations Podcast across all podcast platforms! Listen to the podcast on Apple Listen to the podcast on Stitcher Connect with Rob and Greg:  Rob’s Website Greg’s Website Our Sponsors:  Cloud MLX Notorious VIP This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative 2022

It was the breakup heard around the real estate world! CoStar and BPP split, so what does that mean for the industry? This episode features an in-depth look at what CoStar is really up to and what that could mean for the MLS. Rob and Greg are back together again after a couple weeks apart, but the intensity has not wavered one bit! Could CoStar be waiting for government intervention? Is the MLS currently in jeopardy? Is real estate doomsday really right around the corner? It’s time for a brawl (at least, that’s what Greg thinks), and we have the insight you need to stay informed.