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Don't forget the new laws they're trying to pass which make RE agents "full service" only - meaning, no discount brokers allowed..There's also another one they're working on up here, redfin.com. However, this one is run by a group of realtors (obviously, who didn't do so well as listing agents...)
Usually, the Realtors don't show or cooperate in FSBO's - since the sellers don't want to give the realtors money to bring 'em buyers, who can blame 'em?
Frankly, I doubt that it will adversely affect the market for Realtors, I'm pretty sure the vast majority don't have the time to DIY, and are largely clueless to the whole selling / buying process. However, as listing shrinks, commission levels will drop..
rjp
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