The Future of Real Estate — With Fewer Agents?

The real estate industry is facing disruption, and not just on one front. New real estate brokerages are offering an alternative to the way agents do business, tech startups are providing more information and ease of access to consumers and professionals, and companies are helping consumers bypass the need for a real estate agent altogether. Some argue that real estate agents will become obsolete, while others believe the way real estate transactions are closed will evolve.