What they can’t do is cut out a buyer’s agent by showing the property to their client behind their back—that’s a clear violation.If you're a buyer who wants to go unrepresented, and the listing agent refuses to show you the property unless you sign an agreement or bring your own agent, that’s not just shady—it could be seen as steering or restricting access, especially if it seems widespread or coordinated.To spark a class action lawsuit, you’d need:Multiple buyers who were similarly denied access or forced into representation against their will.A clear pattern or policy by brokerages or MLSs that limits buyer access based on representation status.Legal support—usually starts with a consumer rights attorney or antitrust lawyer who smells something actionable.Honestly, the whole thing feels like the old guard trying to protect commissions while pretending it's "about the buyers." 

Quote from @Kyle Vogeler: Quote from @Jason Eyerly: Quote from @Kyle Vogeler: Quote from @Jason Eyerly: Quote from @Kyle Vogeler: Here is the general pattern I follow: - Purchase a property with as little money down- Renovate & Stabilize the Asset- Refinance or sell the stabilized assets- Use the cash from sale/refinance to purchase bigger propertiesI've managed to do this with a few of my smaller properties.

This reliance exposed them to serious concentration risk.I did not advise much on this at the time, but they went on to find a new "rockstar" contractor where this pattern repeated.

I’ve seen similar patterns in other markets where long-term hold strategies build real wealth quietly over time.

These conflicting signals have left investors in a holding pattern, awaiting further clarity from upcoming data releases.

Not to say that there aren't markets that draw the type of guests who prefer 2 bedrooms and can demand a premium for it, although from what I've seen with market data tools this pattern repeats itself in lots of markets.

Less about automation—more about pattern recognition.Curious what your radar picks up these days.

What a “Healthy” Listing Looks LikeIn most cases, strong-performing listings follow a clear pattern: high inquiry volume in the first 7 days.

Some investors are holding tight, others are still buying but being a lot more selective, especially if they’re doing STRs or MTRs.A lot of people seem focused on making what they already own more profitable instead of expanding too fast.What about you, what kinds of patterns are you noticing with your clients?

That “convince vs. observe” distinction is everything.We’ve been leaning heavily into early pattern recognition—not trying to force a sale, but understanding the preconditions that tend to precede a real seller mindset shift.Sometimes it’s triggered by a refinance denial, a tax default, or a partner dispute.