Consumer optimism about the housing market dips in Q4
'Too many prospective first-time buyers see few options within their budget,' says NAR chief economist
by Marian McPherson Dec 20
Why you shouldn't ask for pre-approval proof before a showing
Opinion
Take it slow, and woo your clients the old-fashioned way
by Adam Yera Dec 13
7 repair requests buyers should never make
Opinion
Repairs unrelated to a safety issue or the breakdown of an expensive system are better left alone
by Missy Yost Nov 30
How to make your real estate descriptions more powerful
Opinion
Using vivid language to stir up emotion is one of the best ways to provoke prospects to take action
by Missy Yost Oct 23
6 reasons the home won't sell (besides price)
Plus tips on how to solve the problems
by Cheryl Spangler Aug 23
Kids getting off a school bus in blurred focus
Sellers with kids need to move more urgently, while buyers with kids are more willing to compromise
by Amber Taufen Aug 22
3 Major League Baseball wives hit 'home runs' using realtor.com
With a collective 33 moves, these ladies know what it takes to make relocating easy
by Marian McPherson Jul 25
Why you should work with buyers, sellers and renters
Limiting yourself to one group stops you from growing your network and knowledge
by Joan Kagan May 25
When's the best time to buy a house at a lower price?
Agents may be wise to tell buyers to pump the breaks 'til late summer or fall
by Marian McPherson May 4
An appraisal contract with blueprints
Remember, the buyers are paying for it, and it’s for them
by Byron Lazine Apr 18
5 trends shaping 2017 spring homebuying season
Privacy was buyers' top goal when searching for a home, followed by fulfilling familial needs, stability and financial investments
by Marian McPherson Apr 14
Why the saying 'buyers are liars' isn't for me
Opinion
Every showing is a new opportunity and should be welcomed
by Ann Jones Apr 13
Homes are selling 8 days faster this spring, says realtor.com
Prices are booming, but that isn't stopping inventory from flying on and off the market
by Marian McPherson Mar 31
Invitation to discrimination: 'Love letters' and Fair Housing
Opinion
In a seller's market, buyers need a competitive edge, but where's the line between competition and encouraging bias?
by Keryn Giguere Mar 10
Piglets behind a fence
When a market is hot, sometimes buyers might be too eager to make a mistake
by Bernice Ross Mar 6