Pending home sales climb to 2023 high following months of declines
Pending home sales rose 0.7% from June to July, reversing 7 months of declines. However, rising rates and home prices are poised to stifle sales growth into the fall, Redfin said on Friday
by Marian McPherson Aug 25
Gary Keller: A 'rolling recession' will hit the US housing market in 2024
Keller Williams kicked off its Mega Agent Camp on Tuesday with remarks from Gary Keller, who warned of a 'rolling recession' while predicting agents will survive treacherous economic terrain
by Marian McPherson Aug 15
5 ways to encourage buyers in the current market
If you come from a place of doing good for your buyer clients and being highly aware of the market context, the results will unfold
by Mauricio Umansky Aug 11
The stories and trends that defined a whirlwind first half of 2023
Intel takes a look back at the market trends, brokerage strategies, Wall Street happenings and legal controversies that shook the past 6 months and could well define the remainder of 2023
by Marian McPherson Jul 5
5 ways to bring the wow-factor with your first-time homebuyers
Every client presents an opportunity for repeat business and referrals. How can you ensure you impress them and stand out from the crowd?
Don't let these 9 hurdles halt your buyer deals
Keep your deals moving forward and your clients happy with these 9 practices for efficient transaction management
by Darryl Davis Jun 26
Connection is key: Elevate client relationships with these tips
Tune in for an educational class featuring Julia Lashay Israel to learn the importance of buyer consultations and how to build trust and rapport as a foundation for smooth transactions
by Claire Buzzanca Jun 13
Home staging dips in popularity as fewer agents make the effort: NAR
The National Association of Realtors' 2023 Profile of Home Staging reveals a quarter of all staging efforts yield additional profits of up to $18,935 for a median-priced home
by Marian McPherson Apr 3
How did we get here? How to talk about the economy with clients
Keeping Current Matters' George Ratiu and David Childers on how to talk to real estate clients about economic uncertainty in today's market
by Jimmy Burgess Mar 30
Homebuyers and sellers played chicken as sales slowed in March
Realtor.com's latest monthly report reveals a market full of contradictions as mortgage rates continue to drive consumer sentiment and activity
by Marian McPherson Mar 30
Collaborate, communicate, calculate: 7 ways to keep buyers in the deal
The more a buyer is educated about the ins and outs of a transaction, the more comfortable they'll be with bumps in the road
by Cara Ameer Mar 29
Need clients? Here's how to capture and convert the 6 major buyer types
Converting leads into clients isn’t easy, but knowing various types of clients and how to market to them will help
by Chris Heller Nov 29
Homebuyers and sellers have a ton of misconceptions, new poll shows
Homebuyers and sellers are struggling to keep up with the rapidly shifting market, according to a Zillow survey of real estate agents, which found many believe home prices will fall steeply in 2023
by Ben Verde Nov 7
9 questions every first-time homebuyer should ask to find the right fit
Helping today’s first-time homebuyer find the perfect fit is all about finding out what makes them unique — and finding the perfect place for them to feel at home.
by April Murphy Oct 12
No more contract cancellations! Here's how to avoid buyer backouts
Avoid canceled contracts by addressing possible reasons buyers back out ahead of time
by Carl Medford Sep 14