D.A.N.G.E.R. ReportPublished May 14, 2015Download PDF

Dangers Impacting NAR · C5

The Catch-22 Tech Quandary


NAR faces a catch-22 with technology investments, struggling to balance innovation with member needs and expectations.

Danger index 64/100 · Severe

Danger Index64/100Severe
Probability4.0/5.080% Chance
Timing4.0/5.01-3 Years
Impact4.0/5.0Major Impact

In Context

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recognizes the importance of technology in the real estate industry and has made significant investments in technology initiatives. However, NAR faces a catch-22 when it comes to technology investments. On one hand, the organization must innovate and adopt new technologies to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of its members. On the other hand, there is a risk that these investments may not align with the needs and expectations of all members, leading to dissatisfaction and pushback. This creates a challenging balancing act for NAR, as it seeks to drive innovation while also ensuring that its technology initiatives are well-received and provide value to its members.

Author's Perspective

The catch-22 with technology investments creates a challenging balancing act for NAR. The organization must innovate and adopt new technologies to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of its members. However, there is a risk that these investments may not align with the needs and expectations of all members, leading to dissatisfaction and pushback. NAR must carefully evaluate its technology initiatives to ensure that they provide value to its members and support the organization’s overall mission. Failure to effectively manage this balancing act could result in wasted resources and a loss of member trust and satisfaction.

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