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C.A.R. economist: Today’s homebuyers want quick responses from agents

A personal digital assistant, whether it is an iPhone, a BlackBerry or something else, is an important tool for success in the real estate market, according to a recent story in The Sacramento Bee.

The newspaper reported on a briefing by Leslie Appleton-Young, economist for the California Association of Realtors. Appleton-Young was speaking to members of the Sacramento Association of Realtors earlier this month.

According to the paper, Appleton-Young said more than half of homebuyers want to hear back from agents within 30 minutes of calling. She also said 40 percent of homebuyers browse real estate agents’ Web sites to find an agent.

Agents also are attracting clients from Facebook, Appleton-Young said.

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