Compass-Rocket partnership, private listings, rates: Inman Top 5

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Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading →

Proptech investment hits $1B in February as investors place bigger, more selective bets

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Proptech funding topped $1 billion in February as venture capital shifted toward fewer, larger bets, even as early-stage startups continued attracting investment. Continue reading →

The market keeps tipping toward a pool of reluctant buyers

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Mortgage rates and the median listing price are down while active inventory is up year over year, but more positive movement may be required for hesitant buyers this spring. Continue reading →

Manning up on LinkedIn: Does the social media platform favor masculine profiles?

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Can changing your gender on LinkedIn lead to a measurable increase in traffic and visibility? Rachael Hite set out to find out. Continue reading →

Afraid to call FSBOs? The truth about the Do-Not-Call list

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The Do-Not-Call list isn’t the barrier many agents assume. Coach Darryl Davis breaks down the law — and why avoiding these calls hurts both you and the seller. Continue reading →

Beyond pre-approval: How to bulletproof your buyer in a competitive market

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Lending expert Sofia Nadjibi offers insight for creating stronger buyer offers and greater negotiating leverage. Continue reading →

NAR releases statement on coming soon listings and public marketing

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Without commenting directly on the Compass-Rocket partnership, the National Association of Realtors noted it has no policy on coming soon listings and reaffirmed support of the MLS. Continue reading →

Spring market shows early signs of green shoots

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Early data shows that existing-home sales were up in February and that relistings are experiencing a surge, signaling consumer confidence in the market. Continue reading →

‘Full transparency is the strongest mechanism for serving buyers and sellers’: Windermere’s OB Jacobi

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Consumers are best served by openness, the Windermere co-President writes, not by being made guinea pigs for strategies that may or may not benefit them. Continue reading →