Listing lessons: Managing unrealistic seller expectations
Building lasting relationships and providing exceptional guidance, coach Darryl Davis writes, means communicating with transparency and empathy
by Darryl Davis Oct 23
The Aug. 17 transition was smooth. Unless you were 1 of these Realtors
Most real estate professionals say little has changed since new commission rules went into effect in August. But for a smaller group, the changes have unleashed a completely different experience
by Daniel Houston Oct 10
Meet the outmatched agents living through a post-deadline ordeal
Most real estate professionals say little has changed since new commission rules went into effect in August. But for a smaller group, the changes have unleashed a completely different experience
by Daniel Houston Sep 30
16 incentives that may help sellers move their homes
If you have listings left over from the slow spring and summer, today's lower interest rates may offer a boost. Carl Medford shares strategies to help get those homes sold as autumn arrives
by Carl Medford Sep 25
Here's how to talk with sellers now about buyers and commissions
The easiest way to stay on the right side of the current legal and regulatory changes is to subscribe to them in both letter and spirit, team leader Carl Medford writes
by Carl Medford Sep 10
A 9-step 'listening' consultation to help you talk to sellers post-Aug. 17
Be prepared for a listing appointment at a moment’s notice, have the tools at your fingertips, take notes, build connections, and stay focused on what’s best for the seller, Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Aug 19
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New York developer Jeffrey Levine and wife, Randi Charno Levine, U.S. ambassador to Portugal, sold their Greenwich Village townhouse for nearly $22M, the 'New York Post' reported Thursday
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 2
10 reasons to embrace the shift to a seller-focused business
Opinion
If agents want to beat out their local competition, writes trainer and leadership expert Jeff Glover, they need to start focusing on owning the listing inventory in their markets
by Jeff Glover Apr 4
Why US consumers are souring — and what that means for housing
Maegan Sherlock, senior research analyst for John Burns, spoke with Intel about the results of the firm's latest household sentiment survey: 'I was hoping to see a new magic mortgage rate'
by Daniel Houston Oct 11
Average homes sell above asking price for first time since last year
The average sale price nationwide just exceeded 100% of list price for the first time since August of last year, according to a new market report from Redfin released on Thursday
by Daniel Houston Jul 6
40% of Americans eye a move, but many feel 'priced out' for now
Cost-of-living, cramped quarters and even politics are all top-of-mind for people considering a move in the coming years, a new Harris Poll reveals
by Daniel Houston Dec 9
Stingy buyers? Angry sellers? Nurturing clients through a shift
Opinion
This month: After several consecutive years of a strong sellers’ market, an agent must help her clients accept a major market shift. What tools can her broker provide to enlighten these sellers who may have missed the 'peak,' but can still have an incredibly profitable sale?
by Anthony Askowitz Oct 31
Millennials glow up: Tech savvy age group nears 50% share of US buyers
In 2021, millennials made up the largest share of buyers at 43%, up from 37% in 2020, according to the National Association of Realtors' Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 23
Realogy brings RealSure to Atlanta
The iBuyer platform is now live in a total of 12 US markets
3 reasons your listing isn't selling — and how to fix them
Usually, when a home isn't selling, it boils down to 3 main reasons. The good news? Once you identify what's wrong and fix it, you'll be well on your way to achieving your goals
by Santiago Arana Nov 9