Monthly Archives: June 2026

Classifieds marketplaces have long operated like hub airports: buyers and sellers are forced through a central portal that charges for the connection. AI agents change that by enabling direct, point-to-point matching across listings—eroding the discovery toll that created outsized margins. With no “long-haul” segment to retreat into, marketplaces face a structural reset toward trust, verification, and assisted closing rather than captive attention. Continue reading →