Professional real estate sales and consulting in and around Boston.
Jon, what do you dislike about their model?To answer your question: to benefit both you and your referred clients financially. So what if Redfin grows because of it - seems to me everybody wins. I should mention that I'm not a partner and haven't considered it, though I do find it interesting. Brian McCarthy Realtor, ABR ZipRealty, Inc
Well said, Michael. ZipRealty is also full-service and posts client satisfaction ratings of its agents on the website. Brian McCarthy Realtor, ABR ZipRealty, Inc
"I didn't see any attacks or threats as some have stated nor do I consider this to be a crusade". What about the boycott? There's nothing wrong with having an opinion, expressing it, and showing support for a side or person. However, threatening and/or carrying out a boycott is rather childish just because you disagree with someone's decision. I wonder how that boycott is carried out. It seems to me that clients on both sides could be hurt by the decision to not do business with a certain firm. That means the boycott negatively affects them as a byproduct of a small feud which has nothing to do with them. Personal feelings should be put aside in the interest of the client. The lawsuit is a business decision and legal matter. Like Jay, I would have approached the other person directly first, but that didn't happen here. Take a step back, don't let emotion cloud judgment (perhaps that's what's at the root of the whole brouhaha?), and let the court decide. In the meantime, business as usual. Brian McCarthy Realtor, ABR ZipRealty, Inc
