23 objections you'll hear now (and how to handle them)
There are many ways to handle objections from potential clients. Here's how to make your response authentic and effective
by Cara Ameer Apr 5
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
Low motivation? Blind ambition? Procrastination? Here's how to solve 5 common team squabbles
Working with a team is as much of an exercise in self-improvement, commitment to excellence and accountability for the team leader as it is for members on the team
by Cara Ameer Feb 13
What's hot (and what's not) with today's contract terms
As interest rates rise and the market shifts, some contract terms have become irrelevant, at least for the time being. Here’s what's hot and what’s not when negotiating offers today
by Cara Ameer Nov 23
Deal falling apart? 10 solutions to keep things moving forward
In today's complex market, it takes give-and-take on both sides of the transaction to make sure you get to the closing table
by Cara Ameer Nov 2
What Does A Real Estate Agent Do?
It's not as easy as it looks on TV
by Cara Ameer Oct 12
10 essentials for effective negotiating in today's market
The past 2 years in real estate were like a party that just kept going. Here's how to navigate what's next
by Cara Ameer Oct 10
Walkthrough woes: 7 things that cause pre-closing stress
By the time buyers attend the final walkthrough, they may be stressed out and nitpicking. Here are the items that may set them off, along with ways to offset their frustrations
by Cara Ameer Aug 8
The heat is on! 8 mistakes agents make when competing
Opinion
When the competition heats up, it's easy to get caught in the frenzy and make costly mistakes. Here's how to stay on track and keep your reputation intact
by Cara Ameer Jul 5
How to help a homebuyer sweeten an offer — without going too far
Contingency clauses are there to protect buyers and shouldn't be dropped lightly. Here's how agents can help advise clients navigating the tricky situations that offer-sweeteners can create
by Daniel Houston May 11
Busted! 11 myths your clients believe about the current market
Opinion
In today's wild market, there are plenty of bad ideas on both sides of the buyer-seller equation. Here's how to correct those misconceptions so that everyone can get what they want
by Cara Ameer Apr 18
11 things agents should expect from their leadership in 2023
Opinion
Market shifts bring about change — good, bad and indifferent. So, what can leaders do to remain a guiding force and stay relevant?
by Cara Ameer Mar 21
Why can’t Florida agents agree to serve as fiduciaries? Watchdog responds
Opinion
Senior Fellow Stephen Brobeck argues that Florida broker Cara Ameer did not address the two central questions raised by the Consumer Federation of America's report
by Stephen Brobeck Mar 8
9 ways to help buyers compete in an all-cash world
There isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to helping buyers compete in an all-cash world, but these tactics and strategies will help
by Cara Ameer Jan 19
2022 resolutions: Luxury real estate agents aim high in the new year
From personal health and spending more time with family to finally clinching that big break, here are the goals luxury real estate agents are striving for in 2022