The Procuring Cause Debate (and a whole lot of finger pointing)

I have been engaged in a blog thread for about 45 days now via Redfin.com and their ‘Hall of Shame’ blog category.
I was initially drawn to the title of the blog as it is similar to our ‘Black List’…which was supposed to be called ‘Swindlers List’, but alas, well paid (aren’t they all) legal counsel advised against the name for good reasons I’m sure.

Anyway, I initially threw out some blunt opinions and support for the Category. An e-Book later we are still going at it. If you are looking for an interesting read, and it is a read, check it out Here.

Some pretty funny and revealing content on how Realtors think. The NAR hands out some pretty potent kool-aid for it’s disciples to drink. I think Jim Jones was a Realtor…..

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