The MLS is outdated. Compass is playing games. And tech platforms like Zillow are exposing it all.

The real estate industry is stuck in the past; protecting commissions, not consumers. Behind the scenes, it's an arm-wrestling match between old-school gatekeepers and new-school tech. And guess who's caught in the middle? You. The buyer. The seller. The one actually making the biggest financial decision of your life.

Think about how we buy cars now. online, informed, empowered.
Why should buying a home be any different?

We're not saying ditch your agent. We’re saying demand better.
Demand honesty.
Demand transparency.
Demand an agent who uses technology and puts you first.

It’s time for real estate to evolve.

Only 12% of people use the same real estate agent twice. That’s not a client problem — it’s an industry problem. Too many agents treat the closing like the end, not the beginning of a relationship. At Smart AF Real Estate, we believe trust is earned through honesty, not handshakes. It's time to stop selling and start guiding — with transparency, tough conversations, and true advocacy. That’s how you get called back. That’s how you change the game.

Technology has outpaced the traditional real estate model and most agents haven’t caught up. From recycled sales tactics to shockingly low entry requirements, today’s agents are often more outdated than essential. This article exposes how the industry is failing modern buyers and sellers, and why it’s time to demand better, smarter, and more specialized support.

Think your real estate agent has your back? Think again. In this eye-opening breakdown, Smart AF Real Estate pulls back the curtain on inflated commissions, hidden conflicts like dual agency, and the all-too-common silence around costly repairs. We're done accepting vague answers and backroom deals. It's time for truth, transparency, and tech that actually protects you.