Although no app is going to replace agents, the concern of disruption in the industry is real, and nothing seems to stoke those fears more than nontraditional ways of buying and selling a home. However, Jay Thompson argues that these methods are not to be feared — but rather, embraced and leveraged.
Source: Inman News
Choice is good! Why new methods of selling homes are a win-win
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