Bad for agents who make a killing selling high end homes.

Example: if I find a newly built 4 unit that sold 5 years ago, I would find similar 4 units projects (but older) which sold around 5 years ago  and compare their sale prices to estimate any premium for age.

House that's been owned for ages, same owner or tenant for years.

It is bad news for agents who don’t provide value.

I think this is actually good for buyers, but will likely result in lower commissions for agents, I think in some ways the biggest change is the fact that buyer agreements have to be signed day one, that will do a few things open up a conversation about commissions and what a buyer wants to pay (keep in mind the buyer can still ask to have thr seller pay a buyers agent much like asking for closing costs assistance) but in that upfront conversation thier will be a negotiation about how much is to be paid, what services will be provided etc. and I believe both that sellers will potentially talk to a few different agents & even if they don’t the threat of that will lead buyers agents to negotiate, the media coverage of this will also drive seller awareness of the ability to negotiate.

However, a year ago, I opened a brokerage here in Tampa called Investing N Florida, where we manage short-term rental properties, provide training for agents on selling and purchasing investment properties, and specifically equip our agents to work with investors.

Both to maximize profits (two rents) and incase we need to use the property to care for aging parents in the future. 

Again, free, it advances the title company.Another freebie professional would be a CPA, another phone call, they are willing to meet groups with potential clients.Another, call an insurance broker who provides property, liability and professional liability insurance, they are motivated just as the CPA and attorney.Find an owner of a real estate school for agents!

Hi all, Im a student with a few investment properties under my belt. Looking for some agents to talk to for some advice for a project i'm working on. Will be helpful if you're in the Houston area. PM me! - Cheers 

As for Agents if your not working weekends at least in the beginning your not doing all the much on the revenue side.