Fix that outlet! How to manage client expectations during the appraisal process
Help your clients — and yourself — during those tension-filled negotiations
by Troy Palmquist Jan 23
7 reasons for-sale-by-owners fail
Opinion
Less than 10 percent of for sale by owner sellers actually succeed, but what is it, actually, that prevents FSBO sellers from being able to close their property sale?
by Bill Gassett Jan 16
Timing is everything! How to persuade sellers to make repairs before it's too late
Here are 3 approaches for persuading sellers to uncover and repair issues before the deal is in jeopardy
by Nicole Solari Nov 19
Making repair requests? 7 guidelines to ensure the deal doesn't tank
Opinion
What constitutes an unreasonable repair request? Here's how to prevent your transaction from blowing up
by Carl Medford Nov 14
9 unreasonable repair requests your buyers should skip
Opinion
Sellers are far more likely to agree to a $300 credit, than replace 30 $10 items, so use safety or failure of an expensive system as your guide
by Missy Yost Oct 7
6 to-do's all sellers need to check off before listing
Regardless of time and budget, some simple tricks can maximize what owners can get for their house
Are buyer's agents becoming obsolete? This agent says yes
Opinion
Kerry Grinkmeyer points to 3 signs that buyer’s agents won’t be around in 5 years
by Pat Hiban Aug 27
Inspection’s over! 7 tips for negotiating repairs, credits and reductions
Opinion
At this point in the deal, it's in both the buyers' and the sellers' best interest to follow these steps
by Cara Ameer May 15
A homeowner and an inspector looking at a collapsed ceiling
Opinion
Save yourself the headaches, and do what's best for all parties involved — issue a buyer credit when repair issues arise
by Bernice Ross Jan 21
7 ways to make your listing look more expensive
A more luxe-looking home will sell for a higher price
by Kayla Matthews Nov 22
10 tips to get the home sold once and for all
When in doubt, do the buyers’ work for them, and be as proactive as possible
by Cara Ameer Aug 17
What does a home warranty cover?
How to talk to your clients about the importance of this protection
by Whitney Bennett Jul 10
How to become a home maintenance maven
Tips for property owners improving their abodes
by Inman Aug 10
10 painful realities about the foreclosure process
What buyers should know before making the decision to buy
by Kellie Tinnin Jul 29
4 easy DIY fixes all real estate agents should know
Quick tips that help you add value and save your clients money
by Jeff Knox Jun 27