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Sellers Listing Their Homes … But Buyers Aren’t Biting 

Appraisal Buzz

Home sellers are returning to the market, but buyers are hesitant, according to a recent Zillow market report. Rate lock’s hold seems to be loosening—homeowners who may have put off listing their homes are done waiting. Home values are up from year-ago levels in 46 of the 50 largest metro areas. in April to 0.8%

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West Coast MLSs form partnership to share listings data

Housing Wire

By eliminating data barriers and fostering collaboration among these three leading MLSs, we are creating new opportunities for real estate professionals and improving the experience for homebuyers and sellers. MLSs have been busy on the technology front.

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30 must-have real estate text message scripts to convert leads and close deals

Housing Wire

Connect with seller leads Purpose: Build trust and start meaningful conversations with potential sellers. Script 1: Initial outreach to sellers Hi [Name], I noticed your home on [Street Name] and wanted to check if you’ve considered selling. I’d love to provide a free market analysis to show you what your home is worth!

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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

Housing Wire

Building on existing relationships is the quickest and easiest way to keep your pipeline filled with active buyers and sellers, so you dont have to worry about dry spells. Provide value Offer engaging content that both informs and entertains. Its up to us as agents to stay engaged and stay in contact with our clients.

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Predictive analytics for real estate: Best tools + guide

Housing Wire

Predictive analytics in real estate combines the use of historical data and algorithms to anticipate future market trends and identify potential sellers sometimes even buyers, too. Real estate agents can use this data to identify motivated sellers and people who are likely to buy a home. What does this mean for you?

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Opinion: The end of seller speculation in US housing market

Housing Wire

Even though sellers’ median valuations in each of these housing markets grew by an astounding 40% or more over the previous year, only one market, Panama City, Florida, saw a year-over-year increase in the number of homes newly listed for sale. Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL 53.0% -16.7% Bellingham, WA 51.7% -8.3% increase to 6.7%

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Homebuyers Still Struggling as Sellers Offer Price Cuts

Appraisal Buzz

According to recent Zillow data, as the home-buying season draws near, buyers are more affected by persistently high mortgage rates than sellers. Sellers are in a good position, and are willing to make price cuts to close a deal. Homes are selling faster than they did before the pandemic. Home values have increased 2.6%

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