How to hear about homes before the big sites

Some homes get a lot of attention before most people ever see them online. Here's how that works.

Travis Wright here, with eXp Realty. Before a home shows up everywhere, it's often marked coming soon, or an agent is quietly letting buyers know. The first few people through the door get a head start.

So how do you get near the front of that line? Three things. Work with an agent who sends you new listings the moment they're entered, not days later. Tell your agent exactly what you want, so a message from them is actually worth reading. And keep your phone close, because a quick answer beats a perfect answer.

I can't promise a secret home every time. But I can promise you won't be the last to hear about one.

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