New Industry Survey Reveals How Agents Really Feel About The MLS | The Real Word 400

On the 400th episode of The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the Cotality-ResiClub brokerage survey, revealing agent sentiment on hot-button topics like compensation, private listings, the value of the MLS, and Compass vs Zillow. They also talk about how agents should be communicating and demonstrating their value right now.

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🔗 This episode's sources:

https://nowbam.com/costar-sues-zillow-for-copyright-infringement-over-46000-real-estate-photos/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/real-estate/2025/08/03/low-fee-real-estate-agent-housing-market-changes/84458349007/

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/business/zillow-house-prices-sales.html?unlocked_article_code=1.aU8.In35.WqJmtKuAG28N&smid=url-share

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