I am a recent graduate from SAIT Polytechnic: Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and currently working at Telus as a full time Switching Technician.

Technology allows for seamless collaboration with CPAs and clients even when they are separated by thousands of miles.

@Adam: Thanks for the link for GS MLS !

Gotta love technology haha.

I've been a software developer for 17 years specializing in Microsoft technologies and have my BS degree in Information Systems.  15 years ago I started learning about RE investing from a co worker that was embarking on this journey, and I read books like Rich Dad Poor Dad, Cashflow Quandrant, Total Money Makeover, How to Win Friends and Influence People, and other various "motivational/self-help books".  

Turnover hasn’t been at this high of level since 1987 when 32 percent of respondents reported the same, according to NAR.Adam DeSanctis, a spokesman for NAR, says the increase is partially due to new agents joining the ranks but the numbers also reflect agents switching firms.Some agents say they’re being lured to the technology and the marketing support of other brokerages.

I know it can be done at a pretty reasonable price by modifying some commercial technologies to meet this need, but it seems like no one has done this.

Today's technology allows us to collaborate with our clients all over the US and even the world pretty seamlessly.

I find their technology platform excellent, unusual and cost effective pricing, and great responsiveness.

A city like Houston would likely swing back around in due time because of its strong medical, education, labor, import / export shipping ports, technology, etc.Hopefully someone with experience can chime in on this. :)