Handle client expectations or lose credibility: 3 tips for a shifting market
Opinion
In any real estate market, one side of the market is in a power position while the other is not. Understanding the flow of power in a transitioning market can help you and your clients set the stage for success.
by Carl Medford Jun 15
Buyers got cold feet? 6 objection handlers to warm 'em up
Opinion
There is no question that rising interest rates have pushed us into a market shift. Here's how to have those all-important discussions with your buyer clients about timing, markets and budget
by Carl Medford May 17
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
Working with sellers in a market shift: 7 dos and don'ts
Opinion
Whether you've noticed or not, the market has already started to shift. Those who embrace the new reality and effectively coach their clients will come out ahead
by Carl Medford May 10
5 signs your current brokerage is no longer for you
Opinion
A vibrant culture, unlimited growth opportunities, dynamic leadership, superior support and a sound financial package should all be in place so you can become all you were made to be
by Carl Medford May 4
'But Zillow said … ': How to handle the top 7 seller pricing objections
Opinion
From testing the market to outrageous expectations, today's sellers may have a host of objections to the price you're proposing for their potential listing. These seven scripts are designed to help you counter their arguments
by Carl Medford Mar 18
You can't afford to wait! 6 tips for instant lead gratification
Opinion
Here's how to make sure you respond to inquiries before your competition does
by Carl Medford Mar 9
25 reasons to be on a mega real estate team in 2025
Here are 25 reasons agents who want to expand their horizons or increase their market share will, at some point, have to join a team or build one
by Carl Medford Jan 27
10 solutions for helping move-up buyers
Discuss these options with any potential move-up client to see if one of these scenarios might work for them
by Carl Medford Jan 21
storm
Opinion
From low interest rates to the ongoing pandemic, a number of factors have come together to create the current inventory crisis
by Carl Medford Jan 5
gift from santa
From buyers who tell the truth to agents who actually pick up the phone and sellers who understand the Zestimate is bunk, here's what Realtors would really love to see under the tree
by Carl Medford Dec 23
How to move the ‘big rocks’ to next-level your business
Opinion
Eat that frog, the one thing, the 80-20 principle — many wise business people have written volumes on the subject of getting after it. Mega team leader Carl Medford gives his personal strategy on how to knock out the most impactful business activities first
by Carl Medford Dec 22
How to turn a crisis into a 5-star review
The way you navigate through a crisis can either bring an end to your real estate career or earn you a remarkable review. Here's how to respond with sincerity, empathy and guidance
by Carl Medford Dec 17
6 stories readers might have missed while eating Thanksgiving leftovers
Whether you were stuffing your face with pumpkin pie or breaking up a brawl between brothers who aren't on speaking terms, here are the top stories you might have missed this weekend
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 29
11 issues that will impact the future of real estate
Opinion
Mega-team leader Carl Medford illuminates the top 11 issues that he believes will be affecting real estate in the future
by Carl Medford Nov 25