How NOT to negotiate
Opinion
The worst thing a negotiator can do is create an expectation of how an offer will be received
by Cara Ameer Feb 6
8 home renovations that'll annoy the neighbors
Opinion
These projects impact everyone in proximity to the home — and their home values, sellability and general mental state
by Cara Ameer Jan 23
'You're not the listing agent?' 6 myths agents should debunk for consumers
Here are the top six myths about online property shopping -- busted
by Cara Ameer Jan 9
10 things every listing agent should do for sellers
It's time to get down to brass tacks and focus on what your seller clients really need
by Cara Ameer Dec 26
‘We’ll call you when we’re ready to buy’ and 9 other lies agents hear
Seasoned agents have learned not to take prospects at their word — ultimately, their actions, or lack thereof, will show their true intentions
by Cara Ameer Dec 12
10 things sellers should never say to their listing agents
Opinion
When homeowners put limits on the possibilities, they create a more difficult and cumbersome selling experience
by Cara Ameer Nov 28
6 reasons buyers should never move in before closing
When they ask if it's possible to put just a few things in the house before closing — and they will ask — just say 'no'
by Cara Ameer Nov 14
A door opening onto a living room
Put in the extra effort now for smooth sailing (and selling) later
by Cara Ameer Oct 31
10 questions to ask before helping your buyers snag that condo
Purchasing a condominium isn't always as simple as it seems, and knowing what to ask will help buyers determine if they are making the right decision
by Cara Ameer Oct 17
8 decluttering tips that'll take your listing from hot mess to shining success
Clutter can mean the difference between a home that sits and a home that sells — these tips will ensure your listing moves
by Cara Ameer Sep 26
Closing emergency! 6 last-minute snags and how to solve them
No two transactions are the same, but these remedies can be used to address the unexpected delays that often happen right before clients go to sign on the dotted line
by Cara Ameer Sep 14
What's hot and what's not: 10 luxury housing trends you can't ignore
5 fads that are hitting the mark with affluent homebuyers and 5 that are past their expiration date
by Cara Ameer Sep 6
7 reasons homebuyers should think twice before buying 'as is'
The burden of knowingly taking on the unknown can make the most fearless of buyers shake in their boots
by Cara Ameer Jul 25
8 reasons selling without a real estate agent is a recipe for disaster
Opinion
The soul-searching questions homesellers should ask before going FSBO
by Cara Ameer Jul 9
11 things buyers do that agents can't stand
Opinion
We love our buyers — we just don't always love the things they do
by Cara Ameer Jun 26