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What Is Allowed When Coming Soon?
When inventory is low, competition and stress levels among buyers get high. We’re hearing a lot of complaints about properties that sell in Coming Soon status before going Active. As long as there were no showings or open houses, a sight unseen offer does not violate the rules of Coming Soon status.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Key-communities-3.png)
SPAAR Key Communities Program
The SPAAR Key Communities Program's goal is to build strong ties with communities in SPAAR’s 12-county jurisdiction.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Jan-2021-annual-median.png)
Despite the headwinds, 2020 was a record-breaking year for housing
“Predictably, the result of record sales combined with ultra-low inventory meant rising prices and sellers accepting stronger offers in less time,” according to Tracy Baglio, President of SPAAR.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Fraud-computer-hacker.jpg)
Beware of unemployment fraud
Criminals are likely to seek out those most vulnerable for unemployment fraud.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Man-on-phone-crop.jpg)
Share your whereabouts
Let someone who where you'll be and when they should expect you back.![](https://spaar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Tracy-2020-Business-Pic-USE-per2021.jpg)