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Never let an agent market your home as a Pocket Listing.  If you do, you will limit your home’s marketing exposure, attract fewer buyers and eventually sell your home for less money in a longer amount of time.  Why do agents like Pocket Listings?  Easy.  A pocket listing gives an agent a better chance to earn a higher commission by representing both the buyer and seller.   The chance at a higher commission is why some agents push this sales technique on their clients.  Pocket listings are almost always a bad idea for the seller. Continue reading →