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Compass calling foul on MLS rules is hypocrisy

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The National Association of Realtors and MLSs need to be repaired, not replaced, independent broker-owner Courtney Poulos writes. Continue reading →

Buyer’s market now in doubt as new listings tank 7.3%

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Zillow’s latest market report revealed a burgeoning seller retreat in August, as new listings dropped 7.3 percent in one month. However, there are still plenty of opportunities for buyers to make a deal, especially in the South. Continue reading →

3 unconventional ways to make open houses work harder for you

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Open houses offer more than an opportunity to market a single listing, Josh Ries writes. They allow you to connect, both in person and online, long after they end. Continue reading →

How to nail the price reduction conversation with homesellers

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Coach Verl Workman outlines how to fix what real estate agents say when the home isn’t selling and what the homeowner hears when the agent speaks. Continue reading →

4 key factors leading to increased real estate market anxiety

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From climate change to economic uncertainty, Carl Medford writes, these are the factors causing real estate market anxiety for potential buyers and sellers. Continue reading →

What are the riskiest housing markets in the US? New data provide answers

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Metro areas in the southern and western U.S. dominate the nation’s riskiest markets. That’s according to new Attom data on home prices, underwater mortgages, foreclosures and more. Continue reading →

The 7 must-have real estate sales success fundamentals

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Wondering if you have the right stuff for a career in real estate? Trainer and author Bernice Ross offers seven chracteristics that signal success. Continue reading →

Sellers outnumber buyers by 36% — but that figure is starting to shrink

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In the past two months, the total number of homesellers in the market has fallen from a peak of 1.96 million in May to 1.95 million in July, Redfin reported. As sellers realize that homebuyers have the upper hand now, some are opting out of the market … Continue reading →

How to solve listing problems (without jumping to a price drop)

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The next time a listing lingers, resist the urge to slash the price, coach Darryl Davis writes. Become a real estate detective to figure out what’s really going on. Continue reading →

If you were selling a home, would you hire you as the listing agent?

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Thinking about selling a property of your own? Bernice Ross shares six reasons why you may not be the best choice to guide your own transaction. Continue reading →