Zillow - Cutting out the "middle man" I.E. Real Estate Agents and Wholesalers?

[Brian Watkins]

Hello BP community,

What are your thoughts on the real estate market going completely virtual in the next 5-10 years? Zillow purchasing Trulia for close to $3B shows the rest of the world they have something up their sleeves. The real estate agent and wholesaler could eventually be squeezed out as home owners will have a platform to sell their homes direct to end buyers. Does anyone have plans on how they will adapt? Is anyone okay with sharing some of their thoughts on this? Thought provoking feedback appreciated! Thanks!