I have seen properties convert the radiant heat system to electric board heating style during remodels.

That is how AC can make a house 76d when it is 116d outside.B) Yes, when the average global climate temps rise, it will be more difficult to cool the average home....and conversely, when the global temps drop (which they do in a cyclic manner over the millenia) future AC systems will have an easier time of it :-)Domestic HVAC system sizing is based on heat migration from outside, usually radiant heat through windows and such and conducted heat through walls and insulation.

Don't follow the herd of people who don't really know and don't have your best interests at heart. 

  * The herd will thin and we will lose a lot of agents, which will be a good thing

Buyers get spooked easily, plus every year the process gets more complicated with financing, appraisal and inspection issues (which can vary from lender to lender) that could be easily overcome threatening to crash deals without someone experienced in there herding all the "cats" (lol- elements) in the deal to a successful close of escrow.Also most of those comps you are seeing-maybe even all of them- have had a commission and some fees paid by the seller, and the appraisors are aware of that.I hope your home sale goes smoothly.

They will follow the herd and do 401k's.   

Yes, i can "crack the whip" and I will but I am a realist and I know it's gonna be herding cat's and they only do so much to meet demand of moment. 

I applaud your efforts, although I have a feeling it's akin to herding cat's.... 

I'm particularly passionate about multi family in Clark County, WA.Outside of real estate, I enjoy hiking in PNW or herding alpacas.Excited to learn and connect with you all!

Construction is like herding cats, in some instances unforeseen cost overruns can force a project into dissolution.