Rates have been artificially low for a long time (eg 10 years). 

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In the short-term, this has an artificial cap though strictly inventory & rate driven.

In place NOI was artificially low due to long term ownership.

If they are discounting the value of the property from the start, that means you owe them an artificially inflated amount later.

Yes its a sellers market, yes values are appreciating rapidly, but this is not 2006 when sub prime loans were artificially propping up values.

Don’t let artificial barriers stop you. 

What the irs is trying to prevent is you artificially loading your Ira with tax free “contributions”.

I think realtors in are potentially in for a bumpy ride if the current NARA lawsuit turns out bad (ie. this is the lawsuit where NARA is being sued for 'artificially inflating housing prices', and their hold on setting commission rates).  

Important though to still stay engaged with your customers to avoid that artificial relationship feeling