by John Gormley For those of us in the industry, the last few years in real estate have been, well, let's just say strange. From the COVID boom and all the things that came along with it - virtual home tours, masked showings and historically low interest rates. Then, to rising interest rates, a lack of inventory and affordability challenges. All topped off with a few practice changes when it comes to agent compensation and buyers agreements, and like I said, times are strange.