Guest (north fork agent) from southold says:
The threat of foreclosure is hitting many "little shots" as well. At what juncture will the light bulb go on for those listing properties out there, but keeping them away from many real estate agents that might have buyers for said homes, assisting in foreclosure prevention? Get on the MLS (most are members, just don't input), provide every opportunity for sellers, and permit buyers (with one click) to learn of sold pricing without waiting for public records, which is what the mls provides, so that they might have a clear picture of the true property values out there (and thus possibly be more inclined to make offers). This is not the time to dig heels in over old methods that are risky for home owners- fiduciary to sellers is being violated absent mls input, from mls members.