When Fiction Becomes Policy: The Dangerous Cost of MLS Misguidance on Real Estate Auctions
This blog highlights the growing disconnect between real estate auctioneers and MLS systems shaped by misinformation. Using Mike Brandly’s recent takedown of the baseless “two-thirds rule,” it exposes how national associations are legitimizing falsehoods that hurt sellers and undermine the auction method. Referencing Article 12 of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, it calls out the ethical lapse in marketing and policy decisions that present fiction as fact. The post argues that auctioneers must push back—not just to defend the profession, but to educate the public and restore integrity to real estate communications.
I’m Not Yelling, I’m a REALTOR®
The term "REALTOR®" is often misunderstood and misused, even within the real estate industry. While the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) enforces strict trademark guidelines for its use, the barrier to entry remains surprisingly low — requiring little more than a short course, a passing grade, and payment of dues. This article, written by Andy Austin, a longtime member of NAR, explores the disconnect between the ease of entry and the real challenge of long-term success in the real estate business. It emphasizes that true professionalism is not defined by a trademark or membership, but by the ability to sustain a career through consistent performance, ethical conduct, and resilience in a commission-based industry.
“At No Fault of the Seller”: What It Really Means and How Auctions Avoid the Fallout
another point to ponder in the traditional vs. auction debate for real estate
