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Amid a fairly flat market, May held some nice surprises: Economist

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Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at recent economic indicators, including some surprising upside despite a disappointing spring market. Continue reading →

The secret to making your clients love you: Save them money

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Saving clients and prospects money is the best marketing you’ll ever do, trainer Bernice Ross writes. You’re building trust and creating an unbeatable personal connection. Here’s how to do it. Continue reading →

Lock it down! How to get prospects to commit to consultations

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Preparation and precision matter when you’re trying to set a booked interview or consultation, broker-owner Kristine Milkovich writes. Here are six steps to book the appointment. Continue reading →

Sellers leave money on the table with privately sold listings

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The data doesn’t lie: For the vast majority of sellers, the most effective and profitable way to sell a home is to list it publicly on the MLS, Windermere economist Jeff Tucker writes. Continue reading →

2 Americas: Housing markets the Great Rebalancing has left behind

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The market has undeniably shifted from the extreme seller’s environment of the early pandemic. But in much of the U.S., buyers still face substantial inventory constraints, an Intel analysis shows. Continue reading →

The super dads of real estate: A Father’s Day tribute

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As we celebrate Father’s Day, Ashley Harris recognizes her father, her husband and the dads who lead with presence — in every form that takes. Continue reading →

Compass scoops up Seattle luxury agent Brian D. Hopper

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Hopper previously worked at Sotheby’s, and also spent many years working professionally as a firefighter. He joins Compass at a time of growth for the brokerage. Continue reading →

Zillow isn’t backing down on remote work

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At Fortune’s Workplace Innovation Summit, Zillow Chief People Officer Dan Spaulding praised the portal’s Cloud HQ and how it’s boosted employee productivity and morale. Continue reading →

US inventory exceeds 1M homes for first time in 6 years

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Metro areas with the greatest gains in inventory are those that continued to build during and shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic, while those that did not still lag behind pre-pandemic levels. Continue reading →

Zillow begins sending warnings to brokers ahead of private listing ban

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Zillow Group started notifying brokers on May 28 about listings that weren’t aded to the MLS within 24 hours of being publicly marketed. The portal declined to share how many notices have been sent. Continue reading →