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Clear Cooperation FAQ: The Multiple Listing Service, Private Listing Network, and Office Exclusives Explained
If you're thinking about selling your home, searching for a new one, or working as a real estate agent, it's important to understand your options when it comes to listings. Most homes today are listed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) — a central database used by real estate professionals to list properties for sale. The MLS is also the source that powers popular home search sites like Zillow, Redfin, Trulia, Realtor.com, and others. Here in the Chicagoland area, there is also a Private Listing Network (PLN), which is a subset of the MLS where listings can be shared among agents before becoming publicly available. You may have also heard about a third option — "pocket listings" or "office exclusives." These are real estate listings that are exclusive to a particular real estate brokerage's private website — that means they're not shared with the public nor any agents outside the listing brokerage.
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Moving with Kids? Here's How to Make the Transition as Seamless as Possible
Whether you're relocating across the country or across the street, moving can be an especially stressful experience when kids are involved. After all, any time you uproot children or teens from their familiar surroundings, things can get tough for the whole family. Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do – both before the move and after – to lessen their anxieties and alleviate their fears. To help you out, we've highlighted several ways to make the transition into the new home as seamless as possible for both you and your entire family. Good luck!
Before the move
Prepare, prepare, prepare! When it comes to moving with kids, it's important to do as much as you can before the big move to ensure an easy relocation experience. Some tips:
- First things first: make sure to sit you...
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Creative Ways to Refresh Your Living Room
It's never a bad time to update your living space. If your house could use a little freshening up, our real estate agents are here to help. Let's start with just one room: the living room. These quick and easy DIY tips will have your living room looking like new this year.
- A Fresh Coat of Paint
Getting all-new furniture is expensive, but applying a fresh coat of paint is equally transformative and much more affordable. For just the cost of a few rollers and a gallon or two of paint, you can have what feels like a brand-new living room. But what color to choose? Much has already been written about the a...
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More Than a House: The Emotional Benefits of Homeownership
With all the headlines and talk about housing affordability, it can be tempting to get lost in the
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