Houston Association of Realtors debuts home showing platform
Starting Thursday, HAR's 45,000 members can schedule and manage home showings through ShowingSmart. A mobile app will be available early 2022
by Marian McPherson Nov 11
4 things high-net-worth buyers want in an agent
With high prices come high expectations, so as a luxury real estate agent, you have to always bring your A-game and provide the highest level of service to your clients
by Timothy Smith Oct 20
Mortgage rates for home loans hit highest levels since June
Purchase loan applications rose 2% week over week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey, released Wednesday
by Matt Carter Oct 13
Opendoor launches partnership with new-home platform BDX
Thanks to a partnership with Builders Digital Experience, homeowners can request an Opendoor cash offer through new home search platform NewHomeSource.com
by Marian McPherson Sep 23
Is your client ready to buy a home? This is the best time to do it
The best time to purchase a home is the week of Oct. 3, according to realtor.com
by Marian McPherson Sep 13
Inman Review: Ribbon puts a bow on a unique package of fintech and proptech
Opinion
Ribbon helps buyers buy before they sell, rescues bad deals and gives first-time buyers a way to win deals in what might be the industry's first hybrid fintech-proptech application
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 23
Are real estate commissions going down? Not so much
Opinion
If home prices are at an all-time high, how can we say that commissions are going down? Here's what agents might not be noticing when it comes to their commission
by Teresa Boardman Aug 12
The New Normal: What if buyers no longer needed hand-holding?
Heated demand and short inventory are shaping our post-pandemic world, but thanks to increased technology and changed expectations, the end result might just be better
by Cara Ameer Jun 7
How to execute an effective walk-through inspection
A walk-through inspection won't uncover everything a full inspection would, but it can still help reduce buyer risk in a hot market. Here's how to make the most of it
5 reasons buying sight unseen isn't as risky as you think
Opinion
Homes.com conducted a survey of 1,500 visitors that discovered 42% of buyers are willing to buy a home sight unseen. Here's why that number shouldn't surprise you
by Craig C. Rowe May 29
4 tips for dealing with buyers' fears in an overheated market
Opinion
Fear commonly immobilizes buyers from making the choices that will ultimately enhance their lives. Here’s how to coach your clients to succeed despite the potential risks
by Carl Medford May 25
10 tips for working with picky homebuyer clients
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions of a person’s life. Being a good agent means offering your expertise and honest opinions. It also means understanding how to deal with tough clients while maintaining a healthy working relationship
by Luke Babich May 3
A Coldwell Banker broker shares what it's like to be a seller right now
Kris Darwin, a Coldwell Banker sales manager in Louisiana, shares how an agent's sales pitch taught her an important lesson about relationships and empathy
by Marian McPherson Apr 30
The buyer's agent who padlocked the gate: Stories from the wild world of real estate
Have you heard the latest boots-on-the-ground, can-you-believe-it story? Here are some of the most unusual and bizarre tales from this highly active spring market
by Christy Murdock Apr 30
8 ways to help buyers through an as is purchase
As-is sales are always ripe for complications in markets that typically entertain repairs and concessions after the inspection period. Agents need to make sure clients are as prepared as possible before going into a multiple-offer situation. Here's how
by Cara Ameer Apr 27