Online real estate leads also come from a trigger signal and whomever clicks first wins. Had to upgrade from iPhone 6 to 12 just to have a chance. Worst part is always being tethered, 24/7, with the phone on, unlocked, open and by your side just in case that $1M+ lead comes through.

Winning auctions on eBay also required final-split-second diligence in the days before But It Now and Best Offers.

I remember when the MLS listings were a thick book printed quarterly. Sure, many homes were sold between printings so it was often inaccurate, but at least the system itself was fairly fair. Wasn’t it?