A survival guide for sellers living in a fully staged home
Opinion
10 tips to help sellers keep their wits about them when living in show-ready conditions
by Nicole Solari May 14
50 engaging blog ideas to connect with homeowners
Opinion
Establish yourself as the expert by highlighting local insights, answering common questions and guiding sellers through the process
by Teresa Boardman Apr 18
10 steps for creating a smooth 'sale' for your sellers
Make it easy for buyers to do what you want them to do — envision themselves buying and living in the home — and your sellers will sing your praises
by Nicole Solari Dec 23
Bidding wars drop to lowest level in 8 years
Only 32% of homes had one or more competing offers in November, according to Redfin
by Patrick Kearns 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
21 signs it’s time to fire that annoying client
How to know when it's time to send your clients packing
by Bernice Ross Oct 22
Should your real estate client agree to a bump clause?
A bump clause allows sellers to enter into a contract with a buyer who has a home-sale contingency and 'bump' them if they find a better offer
by Marian McPherson Jul 12
Bigger, better, faster: 6 tips to speed up sales and boost value
Do these tasks before putting a house on the market
by Bryan Robertson Jul 7
Stop sign
Opinion
Agents can save sellers time, money, liability and hassle
by Chris Rediger Jul 2
Why we can't count on current homeowners to boost low inventory
62% of homeowners don't plan on moving from their current residence
by Marian McPherson Apr 30
10 deep cleaning tasks all sellers should do this spring
Get ready for photographers and potential buyers in one fell swoop
by Kathryn Royster Apr 11
For Sale sign
On average, sellers are paying more than $18,000 to get their home off the market
by Marian McPherson Mar 27
3 questions to spark instant rapport at every first client meeting
Uncover the proper information and you’ll be able to tailor your strategy to meet your clients’ needs
by Pat Hiban Mar 14
7 home maintenance tasks sellers must do before listing
Proactive is the buzzword when addressing both cosmetic and mechanical components of a listing
by Cara Ameer Feb 26
Consumer optimism about the housing market dips in Q4
'Too many prospective first-time buyers see few options within their budget,' says NAR chief economist
by Marian McPherson Dec 20