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WALLINGFORD, Conn., Nov. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England and Westchester Properties today announced the launch of two new proprietary systems that will enhance the consumer experience online. The company is the first in the market to include a Star Ratings System and display the results on their public site. With 92% of consumers reading online reviews, the star ratings, only found on the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices website, will assist consumers in choosing their Realtor®. Equally important, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices’ Buyer Connect program and Home Valuation System is a valuation tool powered by Buyside^™ that aggregates data and analyzes it instantaneously to provide multiple home value estimates from three data sources, including Zillow, and utilizes real-time buyer information to match buyers to sellers.

“Consumers today are able to access a myriad of information on the web. Interpreting the information is a challenge which can be met by working with a knowledgeable agent who can speak to real-time data analysis,” stated Candace Adams, President and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England and Westchester Properties. “Having this kind of insight will go a long way to making sure our clients are the most informed buyers and sellers in the Northeast.”

Along with announcing Five Star Ratings and the Home Valuation System, online safety has always been a top concern for the company. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England and Westchester Properties is committed to ensuring that their clients are protected throughout the entire home buying and selling process by adding an extra layer of security, making it only one of two secure real estate websites in the Northeast. By investing in digital safety, agent efficiency and big data, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England and Westchester Properties continues to be one of the most innovative real estate firms in the country.