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
4 client questions every team member should be prepared to answer
How you respond to clients matters. When you can answer their questions with confidence and clarity, they will put their trust in you and your team to do the best job possible. Here are a few common questions clients will — at one point or another — ask you
by Kathleen Black Apr 15
Will rising mortgage rates affect appetite for homebuying?
Opinion
In short: Probably not. Vaccinations and stimulus measures are fueling optimism for an epic economic rebound, and there are other factors at play. Here is a look at how the housing market has fared over the past year and what to expect
by Kenon Chen Apr 15
10 tips for prepping your listings in this frenzied spring market
There's no better time to showcase your listing than spring. With these tips, you’ll be the expert your clients need to sell their home in this fast-paced market and get them top dollar for their sale
by Joshua Katz Apr 13
COVID vaccinations give Americans more confidence in housing
Fannie Mae’s Home Price Sentiment Index increased by 5.2 points from February to 81.7 in March. Year over year, the index is up 0.9 points
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 7
Make life easier by recycling! 10 ways to reuse evergreen content
You spend a lot of time creating great content, make sure you’re reusing and repurposing to get the most mileage from it.
by Jay Thompson Apr 6
8 bogus questions sellers ask when interviewing listing agents
Some of the tried-and-true questions sellers have been asking for years are actually totally meaningless. Here are the top bogus questions sellers ask along with ways to effectively counter them
by Carl Medford Mar 30
Stop! 7 bad listing agent behaviors that can hamper a deal
For a transaction to go over smoothly, agents have to maintain professionalism while keeping the process as pleasant as possible for everyone involved. If you're a listing agent, now's the time to stop these irksome behaviors
by Michelle Shelton Jan 26
Low inventory and rising prices to continue in 2021: Homesnap
Homesnap predicts homebuying demand will remain hot and inventory will continue to decline in 2021 — unless sellers can be enticed to enter the market
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 23
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
Here are the hidden costs of homeselling you should disclose to clients
There are a lot of hidden costs that go into closing — and many sellers aren't aware of them. That's why it's your job as the listing agent to educate them on what's to come and keep the process running smoothly
by Luke Babich Oct 17
Don’t alienate buyers! 10 in-person showing turnoffs 
Opinion
With COVID-19 limiting access to listings, buyer visits are at a premium. Sellers hoping for an offer need to ensure nothing alienates a buyer who goes through the hassle of viewing their home in person
by Carl Medford Oct 10
Drop some knowledge: 5 must-do's for sellers in today's market
Any sellers looking to sell their home should be following a comprehensive checklist. Although many such lists are readily available online, it's time for a new list: Coronavirus has changed everything
by Carl Medford Sep 21
7 buyer's agent behaviors that need to stop
Opinion
It’s an aggressive seller’s market out there. As a buyer’s agent, what are you doing to get your offer accepted? If it’s any of these behaviors, now’s the time to stop
by Michelle Shelton Sep 14
Why investors make the best clients — and how to land them
From having recurring business to fostering industry connections, working with real estate investors has its perks. If you're an agent, here are some tried-and-true ways for landing them as clients
by Ben Mizes Sep 12