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From the May issue: The challenging market is prompting brokers to use some eyebrow-raising practices. Some say that brokers are taking overpriced listings sure to linger for months. Why? To scoop up valuable buy-side clients. Another trick is to invite friends and family to mill around at open houses, creating more buzz — and urgency among buyers.