Pulse: 25 ways to respond to 'Why do I have to offer more?'
The top strategies readers offered included reminding buyers that the cost isn't an immediate out-of-pocket expense, pushing the FOMO button and pointing to data to make your case with gun-shy buyers
by Inman Dec 3
Pulse: How do you overcome 'Why do I have to offer more?'
Take this one-question survey to share your top objection handler for buyers who want to hold off for a better deal. Results come out next Tuesday
by Inman Nov 27
Pulse: 16 responses to 'We only want to give you a 60-day listing'
One option is to simply agree to this stipulation. Another is to return fire with some conditions of your own. Of course, you could also just say, 'Nope' (in a number of ways)
by Inman Nov 26
How to write the perfect thank-you note guaranteed to generate leads
If you want to make a big impression with minimal cost, you can't beat the power and sincerity of a handwritten note
by Christy Murdock Nov 21
Pulse: How do you overcome 'We only want to give you a 60-day listing'?
Take this one-question survey to share your top objection handler for buyers who want to hold off for a better deal. Results come out next Tuesday
by Inman Nov 20
Pulse: 9 responses for 'I want to wait for interest rates to drop'
Pointing out that mortgage rates are already at historic lows is the obvious starting point. Then you could stir up some FOMO, too
by Inman Nov 19
Pulse: How do you overcome 'I want to wait for interest rates to drop'?
Take this one-question survey to share your top objection handler for buyers who want to hold off for a better deal. Results come out next Tuesday
by Inman Nov 13
Pulse: 26 handlers for 'Another agent said we could get more money'
Asking to see the other agent's math and emphasizing an ethical obligation to disagree can be effective ways to counter this common objection. (Stay tuned for a new survey question Wednesday!)
by Inman Nov 12
Dollars and Sense: 3 rules to keep your financial health in check 
30+ year-end marketing ideas to help you stand out
Finish the year strong with the best pop-bys, gifts and mementos for the holiday season
by Christy Murdock Nov 6
Pulse: How do you overcome 'Another agent said we could get more money'?
Take this one-question survey to share your top objection handler for sellers. Results come out next Wednesday
by Inman Nov 6
Pulse: 'I have a friend in the business,' 28 ways to respond
Readymade rebuttals for the inevitable next time a potential client cites friendship with one of your competitors as a concern. (Stay tuned for a new survey question Wednesday!)
by Inman Nov 5
Pulse: How do you overcome 'I have a friend in the business'?
Take this one-question survey to share your top objection handler for sellers. Results come out next Wednesday
by Inman Oct 30
Pulse: How do you overcome 'Zillow told us our house is worth more'?
Take this one-question survey to share your top objection handler for sellers. Results come out next Wednesday
by Inman Oct 23
Pulse: How do you overcome 'You haven’t sold any houses in our area'?
Take this one-question survey to share your top objection handler for sellers. Results come out next Wednesday
by Inman Oct 16
Playing host: 10 open house rules for today
Opinion
Real estate is anything but an instant gratification business. The more you put yourself out there and the more open houses you host, the more likely you will be to build a roster of prospects to work with
by Cara Ameer Oct 16