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News, tips and insights for real estate professionals looking to stay up to date on the latest residential real estate trends and ShowingTime product news.
Now Available: 5 Steps for Turning Thought Leadership into Lead Generation with Public Relations
Lead generation opportunities for real estate professionals are everywhere, but sometimes a different approach is needed. If you decide your lead generation strategy could benefit from the addition of a fresh new tactic, public relations (PR) might be a good fit for...
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5 Questions to Answer to Prepare for the Busy Season
While the high point in seasonal buyer demand can vary considerably by market, it’s a fact that spring is the start of the busy season for many markets throughout the U.S. and Canada. With the arrival of warmer weather and cautious optimism that communities will soon...
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February 2021 Showing Index Results: Home Buyer Demand Jumps 98.4% in the West as Traffic Grows Again Nationwide
March 24, 2021 - Dwindling inventory was again met with an outpouring of buyer demand throughout the country in February as an unprecedented 75 markets reported double-digit growth, according to the ShowingTime Showing Index®. “Seeing 75 markets experience that level...
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Are You Using ShowingTime’s Enhanced Feedback Feature?
Is there a more valuable type of feedback for a seller than specific, post-showing feedback? When prompted with the right questions, prospective buyers – through their agents – can share key actionable insights that can help a seller make the right changes necessary...
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One Year Later: What We’ve Learned from the Pandemic
This week marked the one-year anniversary of what is widely considered to be when most people in the U.S. and Canada – and throughout the world – began to make significant changes to their day-to-day lives due to the looming COVID-19 pandemic. While the occasion is a...
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Texas Home Buyers Quickly Return Following a 64.2% Storm-Induced Plunge in Showings
The latest ShowingTime data indicate that home showing activity surged throughout Texas to kick off 2021, ground to a halt in mid-February due to Winter Storm Uri and has since risen dramatically following the return of seasonal weather. “Showings across Texas are...
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January 2021 Showing Index Results: Showings-Per-Listing Up, Inventory Down as 2021 Starts on a High Note
Home shoppers carried their end-of-year showing activity momentum into January, with home tours across the country up 55.1 percent year-over-year as more listings came on the market in some metro areas, according to the ShowingTime Showing Index®. "Austin, Boulder,...
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Know Your Notifications with ShowingTime
Good communication is vital for smooth showing management, and to ensure good communication, you need access to the latest relevant information on the status of a listing. That’s why ShowingTime provides a host of helpful notification options for you and your clients...
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