Happy Halloween!
Here’s the rest of the gang.
Zillow is now 1 – 4
Zillow ‘Zestimates’ lawsuit dismissed
“A federal judge has dismissed a suit brought against online real estate firm Zillow that alleged its Zestimates of their homes’ value made the properties hard to sell.
In the suit, first filed in May, Glenview homeowner and attorney Barbara Andersen alleged that the estimates Zillow posts with for-sale listings essentially act like an appraisal of exact market value. Under Illinois law, only licensed appraisers can issue an appraisal. Andersen’s suit alleges Zillow is engaging in illegal practices.
Winning!
Have you heard of Dam yet?
This is too funny….
Name withheld to protect the innocent.
Weekend Update Script from CMLS 2016
Update (9.23.16 at 9:45pm)
I’ve added the images of the slides and a video to this post.
I thought I would post my script from my “weekend update” session at CMLS 2016. Sorry for any typos…
“Hi, I’m Greg Robertson, and here’s your WEEKEND MLS UPDATE
1. Upstream announced today two key hires to help with implementation and operations.
Upstream CEO, Alex Lange in a statement said, “We think with the help of Penn & Teller we really might get this thing to work.”
2. Speaking of Upstream.
I have no real joke here, just the logo.
3. RPR announced today they found the one REALTOR using RPR to create reports.
It turned out to be the 2 year old son of Joe Lightman, a REALTOR in Spokane Washington, who had somehow managed to get at Daddy’s keyboard.
4. In other related AMP news, Marty Frame announced that in tandem with the release of AMP they will also launch a new API that will replace MLS executives.
In a statement, Mr. Frame said “It was actually a pretty easy thing to do, since no MLS execs follow business rules.”
5. This morning it was announced that Adrese Roundtree will replace Daniel Craig as the new James Bond.
It might be the only time in the film’s franchise history that the new Bond will get less ass than the actor that plays him.
6. Donald Trump threw his hat in the ring to be the next CEO of the national association of realtors.
In a statement Mr. Trump said that if he loses the general election this year, he will run to become NAR CEO.
When asked why he would like to take NAR’s top spot, Mr. Trump exclaimed “I thought the salary was fantastic!”
7. Right on the heels of Zillow’s announcement that Diverse Solutions would be sold to MarketLeader, Zillow today announced it would also be selling DotLoop to Market Leader as well.
No money was exchanged, Zillow said in a statement that the only terms of the deal was that Market Leader had to take Austin Alision and his Twitter account with him.
8. Hey did you hear that thanks to the MLS industry the people at Oxford Dictionaries announced earlier this week that they have added a new phrase?
In 2017 “Industry Relations” will be added to the Oxford Dictionary
9. CMLS CEO, Denee Evans, today announced another major partnership. This is right after CMLS announced a deal with NAR.
The Prince of Darkness. That’s right, the devil himself. Because, at this point, what’s the difference?
10. Also, after the stunning success of showing a video of alcoholics in recovery at the CMLS Gala Wednesday night CMLS announced that next year they will be adding videos showing lap band surgery and the dangers of STDs.
This way nobody will want to drink, eat or fuck at a CMLS conference ever again.
11. Hey, did you hear about the minor crisis at the SW Steakhouse at the Wynn last night?
From what I hear the famed steakhouse ran out of Silver Oak! But don’t worry the HAR staff was quickly relocated to Nobu across the street where the evening when on as planned.
12. Matrix today announced that they have changed the name of their new MLS software product.
Formally known as Matrix 360, they have changed the name to Matrix 2060 to correlate with their new release date.
13. Anyone have any idea of what this number means?
This is how many days its been since the realty alliance said the MLS industry had 10 days left.
Thank for everyone being such a good sport. Good night and have a pleasant tomorrow!
Also Freddy Sarabia (who also shot a video of my MLS Rap earlier this year) was in the audience and got a lot of my session on video. Enjoy!
Is GSDAR shooting itself in the foot?
Looks like Sandicor needs new equipment (which was planned for), Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS (GSDAR) is boycotting meetings so the expense can’t be approved. And the members suffer.
North San Diego County Association of REALTORS (NSDCAR) have sent a letter to their members describing the issue: “Your MLS is in Jeopardy”
UPDATE: Here’s a response from GSDAR.
Zillow Agent Video Walkthrough Video Remix!
I was on Zillow today with a colleague and we noticed that a bunch of listings with their new agent generated “walkthrough videos” were at the top of the search results. I was skeptical when I saw this announced because I felt the quality of these videos would vary.
Anyway we started to watch one of them. After about 10 seconds my colleague said, “Doesn’t this seem a bit spooky, like a slasher film? You know the kind when a serial killer cases the house?”
I thought, oh my god she’s totally right! So you can guess what I did next. The Zillow Agent Video Walkthrough REMIX!
Oh, and just wait to you see what happens at the end!!!
http://wrstudios.wistia.com/medias/58iyrizpx0?embedType=async&videoWidth=550
(Keep in mind, this is an actual Zillow Walkthrough video, I just added the music)
MLS Rap
I was asked to participate in an “Oxford Style Debate” at Inman Connect NYC this year by David Charron and Denee Evans (CEO of CMLS). The topic was “Resolved: The MLS Limits Progress”. Rob Hahn and I were to be on the side that said this statement was true (I guess they couldn’t find any other suckers). While Chris Carrillo and Celeste Starchild took the opposite position.
I was to start off the debate first, with a 5 minute opening statement. Inspired by the rap battles in the play Hamilton, I decided to make my own rap about the topic.
Also, many thanks to Freddy Sarabia, who was in the audience and took this video. I have also included the lyrics at the bottom. Super fun time, and everyone was a good sport.
So, Allow me to introduce myself….
I’m the publisher of your favorite blog
I really like it when you read along
I re-invented the C-M-A
So, I’m here to drop some knowledge with you today.
They call me the Grand Master G
And today I’m repping the N-Y-C
don’t forget the notorious R-O-B
because he’s going make you go O-M-G
We here to talk about the M-L-S
The one that created
all this mess.
Your technology is all so whack
Theres too many of you,
you need to cut back.
Your policies give your brokers a heart attack
and talk on the street is you might get sacked.
Your PARAGON makes me yawn
Your RAPATTONI looks like RIGATONI
The MATRIX renders slowly
and the FLEX MLS seems the opposite to me.
And before you start blaming
the vendors I’ve been naming
Remember its you that signs their checks, breeze.
Maybe if you quit nickel and dimen
You’re vendors would begin shinning
and putting out some great I-P.
And don’t blame your brokers
Its just like a good game of poker
You got to play the cards you see
And what about the C-M-L-S?
They throw a great party
but what the heck?
We all want to know
what comes next?
Please do something. Please
So Mr. Carrillo
when you sit on your pillow,
and worry about Zillow
remember your members need someone to LEAD.
And you ain’t no STAR–CHILD.
I don’t get the HUB BUB
over the LIST-HUB
Its just all stale data to me.
But maybe in your new position,
you can show the true disposition of a
what strong women leader can achieve.
So, just remember this,
before you think this is all just a dis…
It’s not about cooperation or compensation
but its true innovation that we seek.
And if you don’t no, now you know.
Internet Explorer 8, 9 and 10 die on Tuesday
Web developers rejoice; Internet Explorer 8, 9 and 10 die on Tuesday
Internet Explorer has long been the bane of many Web developers’ existence, but here’s some news to brighten your day: Internet Explorer 8, 9 and 10 are reaching ‘end of life’ on Tuesday, meaning they’re no longer supported by Microsoft.
I wonder how many REALTORS know this? Or MLS system devs for that matter.
