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The MLS has been the center of real estate for years… but that might be changing 🏡
With platforms like Zillow, Compass, and Redfin pushing private, coming soon, and off market listings, more inventory is starting to live outside the MLS
If that continues, the MLS risks losing relevance unless it adapts
To stay compe…
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Don’t let a deal die over an $800 fence. 🐕🏡
We had a buyer ready to cancel. Not because they didn’t love the house. They just didn’t have enough left over to fence the backyard for their dog. 🐾
Our agent sat down, asked the right questions, and negotiated to have the seller install the fence.
Buyer happy. Seller happy.…
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💧 Sacramento water bills are going up.
The city is sitting on a $2.2 billion infrastructure problem…aging pipes, outdated sewers, and storm drains that haven’t been touched in over 100 years.
Rate increases are coming in 2027-2028.
Here’s what got me though 👇
They hired a marketing firm to figure out how to tell us BEF…
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Private and “coming soon” listings are trending with platforms like Zillow, Compass, and Redfin 🏡
But when do they actually benefit the seller?
After 20+ years, there are only a few real scenarios:
🔒 High profile sellers needing privacy
✈️ Out of country owners concerned about security
🛠️ Severely damaged homes not r…
🚨 This ONE mistake can cost you your dream backyard… instantly 🏡💔
Got a client right now who wants a pool in 5–10 years 🏊♂️
Problem? No access for equipment 🚫
“Maybe the neighbor will allow it…”
Cool… until they move 😬
New neighbor = new rules
And now your pool? Gone.
👉 Moral of the story:
If equipment can’t get i…













