As a Seller or a Buyer you will want to work with a real estate professional that knows the numbers, knows the inventory and knows the contract. My dedicated customers and clients get this information from me on a weekly basis. It gives them the edge to be competitive and always informed.
Stay off Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and all the rest. The data is skewed to get your attention and to be driven towards agents that pay for buyer and seller leads. Often, agents with little experience, low annual sales volume and a lack of marketplace knowledge.