11 objection-handling scripts agents need today
When it comes to working with buyers, objections are buying signs. Your role is to uncover their concerns, address them and move your clients forward in making the purchase. Here are a few important scripts to keep handy
by Bernice Ross Mar 10
How Google Alerts can help you stay on top of your business
Whether used for reputation management, keeping an eye on the agents you work with or getting an edge on the competition, Google Alerts are invaluable
by Jay Thompson Mar 10
Pulse: How are you educating clients about mortgage and alt finance?
This week, we are curious to know: How are you helping clients navigate the complicated mortgage process? How are you informing your clients about their options?
by Inman Mar 10
Netflix series attempts to answer age-old question: Marriage or mortgage?
Tennessee agent Nichole Holmes and wedding planner Sarah Miller compete for clients picking between a marriage and a mortgage in the new show
Why agent Aaron Seawood left the music industry for real estate
Triplemint team leader Aaron Seawood shares the twists, turns and risks that led him from the music industry to real estate, and why he left Compass for a new brokerage in the middle of the pandemic
by Marian McPherson Mar 9
Missouri agent charged with conspiracy in murder-for-hire plot
Leigh Ann Bauman, 43, won boating competitions and was a popular cheerleading mom. On Thursday, she was arrested on charges of plotting to kill her former mother-in-law
Pulse: What clients need to know about mortgages in 2021
This week, our readers tell us how they're educating clients about the mortgage market in this red-hot real estate landscape. Here's what homebuyers need to be prepared for today
by Inman Mar 9
5 benefits to partnering with a property insurance attorney
Finding an attorney who can advise your clients about the pile of paperwork sitting in front of them saves them time and money, and it shows how sensitive you are to their needs. Here are a few more important benefits
by Victoria Kennedy Mar 9
9 self-storage questions your clients should ask
Your clients shouldn't just rent any storage unit — shopping around for the perfect solution that matches their needs is recommended, if not necessary. Here is a list of questions to equip them with
by Bill Gassett Mar 9
What do clients need in 2021? 8 skills every agent must nail
Opinion
In today’s frenzied markets, real estate agents have to be on top of every aspect of the deal. Here’s what buyers and sellers should expect from agents
by Cara Ameer Mar 9
CDC guidelines may pave the way for open houses, more normalcy
The COVID-19 crisis isn't over, but new guidance gives people significantly more freedom to gather without the encumbrances of the pandemic. That could prove liberating for real estate agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 8
Realogy's learning platform goes mobile
The company launched branded mobile apps for its revamped agent education platform
by Patrick Kearns Mar 8
10 credit mistakes that could cost buyers their dream home
Here's how you can help keep your clients on track to prevent them from blowing up their chances of owning a home
by Carl Medford Mar 8
3 cost-effective ways to use Facebook ads to get more clients
If you’re looking to get started with real estate Facebook ads, start with these battlefield-tested strategies that will boost your business
by Alex Craig Mar 8
6 ways agents can disrupt the disruptors today
Embracing change, technology and the evolution of our industry is the key to succeeding and remaining relevant as an agent. Do this consistently, and you will emerge as a leader in your marketplace
by Faisal Susiwala Mar 8
How to set the right price and attract a crowd that buyers will follow
Buyers are put at ease when they notice high amounts of buyer activity for a particular listing. There’s comfort in the crowd, especially in today’s highly competitive seller’s market
by Jenny Usaj Mar 8