Looking Out From the Garage: Why does the NAR do this?

Why does the NAR do this?

Office Space Demand Shrank in 4th Quarter
Sluggish economy and lackluster job growth are at root of increase in vacancies.
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Commercial Practitioner Opportunities Still Rosy
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I just couldn't help but look at these two items from the REALTOR(R) Magazine Daily Report.  Do they read the stories? 

Is it just me, or should one notice a connection between these articles. 

If we see a decrease in demand for office space, do we not expect that commercial real estate will soften?  Should we really rush to join the commercial ranks just in time for the slowdown?  

I just can't wrap my head around the logic that would make these articles co-exist.  

If the NAR really wanted to build credibility, a good first step would be to start paying attention to little details like this.  A great second step, since the ball would be rolling, would be to not issue the "The worst is behind us" report every time crappy numbers come in.  

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5 commentsLane Bailey - REALTOR & Car Guy • January 26 2008 10:49PM

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THe Probably don't check the stories that closely i'd imagine.
Posted by Ray Wilburn, CPA, MBA (Keller Williams Realty) over 4 years ago

They overlook stuff alright.  Apparently, I am the only person in the world that caught it or thought it was funny, but check out Realtor Magazines official Richard Gaylord intro article.  I'm waiting for somebody to send it to Leno.

Posted by Amanda Hall * FORT WORTH TEXAS Real Estate Broker * (Hall Team Homes) over 4 years ago
How much a are we paying these guys? Let's fire sombody.
Posted by Larry Brewer Nashville Real Estate (Benchmark Realty LLc) over 4 years ago
It is funny that the people we pay through our dues do not seem to be listening.
Posted by Joey Remondino Broker, GRI, E-Pro (StoneHouse Realty Inc) over 4 years ago

Ray - I'm sure they didn't. 

Amanda - I guess I need to read it more closely...

Larry - Too much?

Joey - Or paying attention.  

Posted by Lane Bailey - REALTOR & Car Guy (Century 21 Results Realty) over 4 years ago

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