Perhaps. But what I've also seen is the head count of a given project is a direct reflection of the intra-org status of the person heading the project.
There's a belief - that's a myth - that if 3 ppl is good the 6 is twice as good and time will be cut in half. I think we also know - with rare exception - that productivity slides as heads increase.
That's a given.
Then there's also a belief - again a myth - that some mod dev practices can fix the increased head count issue. It might mitigate it here and there. But MDP can only do so much to fix a dysfunctional org/group.
Ultimately it's a leadership/management issue. Process and technology are too often lipstick on a pig.
This 6 person development team is promoted by the Agile Industry. They say 6 people is a sweet spot, so that if someone goes on vacation then some other developer can "cover" them.
Of course there can be other issues, like the realtor "helpfully" setting up the appraisal with their own company, the one that just happens not to notice any major issues with the sale.
I also think that the convention of the the realtor taking a percentage of the sale as their commission is problematic as it incentivizes them to show you the most expensive houses instead of the ones that are best for you. I'd be happier if they charged a flat fee or a flat hourly rate.
Don't know everyone's experience but Realtors show whatever house the client wants to visit and clients can and do find houses for them selves.
>flat fee or a flat hourly rate
Does the client still pay this flat fee/hourly rate if they don't buy or sell the home? I'm sure a realtor would have no problem showing you up to X homes for $Y,000 paid upfront.