Pulse: How do you overcome 'I can't afford an agent'?
Take this one-question survey to share your top objection handlers for FSBOs who believe they can't afford an agent. Results come out next Tuesday
by Inman Dec 18
Pulse: 'Will you cut your commission?' 27 ways to respond
There is the hard 'no' — and much, much more
by Inman Dec 17
Dollars and Sense: 8 budgeting tips to start 2020 off right
If you want to make more money next year and survive in this ever-changing profession we call real estate, then you need to develop a financial plan allowing you to achieve your goals
by John Giffen Dec 15
Pulse: How do you overcome 'Will you cut your commission?'
Take this one-question survey to share your top objection handlers for clients who ask you to reduce your paycheck to make the deal happen. Results come out next Tuesday
by Inman Dec 11
Pulse: 37 ways to deal with 'We won't list until we find a home'
Readers shared how they describe all the downsides of this approach to potential clients, and also mentioned some workarounds
by Inman Dec 10
Recognize misinformation: How to increase your media literacy
Learn to assess information and ensure you are getting — and giving — the best advice
by Christy Murdock Dec 6
Pulse: How do you handle 'We won't list until we find a home'?
Take this one-question survey to share your top objection handlers for sellers who want to hold off until they find their next abode. Results come out next Tuesday
by Inman Dec 4
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