I would say the web has definately cut down the number of homes that need to be shown. It is not really the fact that listings are displayed on websites that account for that but the fact that a Realtor meets a prospect at his/her website and has the ability to form a relationship, narrow the criteria, and educate that prospect by providing listings (through email etc.) before a physical meeting takes place.
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