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Four Free Home Buying Resources

After years of saving, planning and researching, you’re finally ready to take the next step and purchase a home. From years of experience, we at Waddell Realty know the importance of research and arming yourself with as much information as possible about the purchasing process. You’ve heard the saying that knowledge is power. And while […]

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Which Real Estate Network Closed $321 Billion in Sales in 2014?

Coldwell Banker finished 3rd, RE/MAX finished 2nd, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World finished 1st!! Not familiar with this network? Waddell Realty is a proud member, as are the other #1 independent firms around the globe. Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (Leading RE) believes in the power of independence. As the world’s largest […]

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Why aren’t Buyer’s Loyal anymore?

Many of the older generation agents, 55 and above, I speak with all say, “Buyers aren’t loyal anymore”. Well what happened? Did someone start a national campaign against REALTORS that de-values our services to Buyers? No, of course not. They feel they’ve done all the work. Apps give buyers access to information at any location […]

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When Will Zillow Replace Our MLSs?

Is Zillow, the #2 real estate website, slowly positioning itself to replace our MLSs?. The first sign appeared when Zillow acquired Diverse Solutions in November 2011. I stumbled upon this news while speaking with Diverse Solutions about providing the IDX (Internet Data Exchange)  for our company website. The IDX allows Real Estate Brokers to publicly display […]

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Why is my Zestimate lower then my asking price?

Several clients have recently asked me about their home’s Zestimate. Just yesterday I received an email, from a very excited client, who informed me his Zestimate increased a few thousand dollars. Did the Zillow Fairy stop by his home last night to update the home valuation while he was sleeping? I hope not, the Zillow […]

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