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Overview

Rob and Greg break down NAR's latest settlement move, Zillow's shift toward pre-marketing, and what it all means for the industry. The back half turns into a heated debate on new "public marketing" laws, the definition of marketing itself, and whether the MLS is a listing platform or a broker cooperative. ***CORRECTION: During the podcast we mistakenly commented that we had recieved an update about the recent NAR settlement 24hrs ahead of time. That is not accurate. We recieved the update the day of the news being announced. We apologize and regret the error.***

Key Takeaways

• NAR's new settlement strategy is more proactive—but may face legal pushback

• Zillow's "Preview" signals a major shift toward pre-marketing

• Portal competition remains intense across Zillow, Homes.com, and others

• New state laws are vague and raise more questions than answers

• "What is marketing?" is becoming a core industry debate

• The MLS identity crisis: platform vs. cooperative

• Pre-marketing continues to reshape listing strategy

• Consumer expectations could determine where this all goes

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