How to help clients play their cards right in today's market
With the current low-inventory market and the overall uncertainty, an agent's job has never been more important. Here's how to guide buyers and sellers while keeping their stress levels low
by Jim Manikas Oct 24
How to help your buyers win in a competitive market
Although receiving multiple offers can be a positive opportunity for sellers, it can be daunting for buyers. Here's how to help them compete
by James Harris AND David Parnes Oct 22
Realogy chief: Entire homebuying experience won't go digital
Ryan Schneider said this week that digital real estate experiences are becoming more common, but in general, people still want to physically experience properties before buying
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 15
The Real Word: How can agents win bidding wars?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss strategies and tactics for winning bidding wars, which are currently on the rise, and words to avoid during negotiations
by Byron Lazine Sep 4
6 tips for crafting stronger buyer offers
Opinion
If you’re having to compete in a multiple-offer situation on every offer, you have to find a way to give your buyers as much of an edge as possible
by Alex Neir Aug 25
As bidding wars spike, 20% of winning offers waive inspection contingency
Low mortgage rates, a severe inventory shortage and pandemic-related uncertainty are pushing buyers to take risks in a hot market
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 28
paying mortgage
Boston experienced the highest frequency of bidding wars, with 72.4% of all offers facing competition, according to a Redfin survey released Friday
by Patrick Kearns Jul 10
Bidding wars increased last month amid housing shortage: Redfin
Boston, Dallas and Washington, D.C., were the three most competitive markets in the U.S. last month, a new report reveals. The report provides further evidence that the pandemic hasn't tanked prices or demand
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 15
Redfin CEO: 'Intense season of bidding wars' on the horizon
Glenn Kelman said Wednesday that supply shortages, once limited to places like San Francisco, have spread. And that means competition for homes will be intense this year
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 12
HomeLight to help buyers make all-cash offers, trade in homes
The new Cash Close product is meant to make consumers more nimble and competitive and is the latest turn in HomeLight's evolution as a transaction streamlining company
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 30
Neighborhoods in the Bay Area, Boston among Redfin's most competitive of 2019
White Oaks, a neighborhood about 30 minutes south of San Francisco, was the most competitive place for US homebuyers in 2019, according to Redfin
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 26
The Painted Ladies in San Francisco
'Bidding wars are back with a fury in San Francisco,' one Redfin agent recently said
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 11
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
Redfin Mortgage launches in Colorado, its 10th market
The Seattle-based tech brokerage's home loan program is also extending a $1,000 bonus for new borrowers in the state
by Patrick Kearns Oct 4
Luxury home prices continue to soar in second quarter: Redfin
Rate of growth slows modestly from first quarter, but top-dollar homes selling faster than ever, fueling bidding wars