The latest data is in, and it confirms what many of us in the real estate business have long suspected: properties listed on the MLS consistently outperform those kept in private listing networks or “office exclusives.” As the practice of marketing homes privately grows, the question is more important than ever for sellers and agents alike: what’s really the better move?
According to Bright MLS’s analysis of over 100,000 home sales across six states and D.C., office exclusives take 85% longer to go under contract compared to homes listed in the MLS. That’s a 37-day median versus just 20 days Continue Reading →
