Buyers are leaning on contingencies to bail out of deals, Redfin CEO says
During his latest appearance on CNBC, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman shared how buyers and sellers are locked in a battle of the wills as the market slowly shifts in buyers' favor
by Marian McPherson Sep 1
Seeing contingencies come back? Your market is shifting
Opinion
As the market shifts, the reemergence of contingent transactions and contingency clauses can help you gauge the balance of power
by Bret Weinstein Jul 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
3 strategies for beating institutional investors in a bidding war
Beating out institutional investors in a bidding war is a lot like beating out other buyers, but with a bit of a twist. Agents should aim to become fluent in all the relevant tools available
Buyers could see more affordable homes in the next 6 months
A recent Homes.com survey found that most prospective sellers plan to list homes valued at less than $300K
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 12
The New Normal: Imagining the frictionless transaction of the future
With every sight-unseen offer, iBuyer sale, Knock Home Swap and contingency-free contract that graces a seller's inbox, one more cornerstone gets chiseled away from the foundation of the traditional sale
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 11
The Inman Handbook on how to juggle multiple offers
With some agents seeing upward of 20 or more offers on their listings in today's market, the process can quickly become overwhelming for everyone involved. Here's how to sift through what's important to help sellers make the best decision
10 pandemic-tested truths about homebuying
Multiple offers, super-low inventory, skyrocketing values and lots of competition from cash buyers have made the current real estate climate both a blessing and a curse. Through that, a few real estate concepts were put to the test. Here's what lasted
by Cara Ameer Apr 14
What do clients need in 2021? 8 skills every agent must nail
Opinion
In today’s frenzied markets, real estate agents have to be on top of every aspect of the deal. Here’s what buyers and sellers should expect from agents
by Cara Ameer Mar 9
Make your buyer's offer stand out! 3 tips for winning
In a pandemic-era market, the competition is tough — which means that helping your clients craft a strong, irresistible offer is more important than ever. Here are a few tips to remember
by Mauricio Umansky Jan 22
Evaluating multiple offers? 15 questions sellers should ask
Here’s how to present information in a clean, organized way that makes sense to sellers
by Lindsey Hood Nov 22
The 'coronavirus clause' is now a thing
Red Oak Realty had to create a special contingency for a Bay Area property because the seller is trapped in the Wuhan Province, ground zero of coronavirus
by Patrick Kearns Feb 24
7 reasons for-sale-by-owners fail
Opinion
Less than 10 percent of for sale by owner sellers actually succeed, but what is it, actually, that prevents FSBO sellers from being able to close their property sale?
by Bill Gassett Jan 16
7 ways sellers sabotage their home sale
Opinion
Sometimes sellers need a lesson in what not to do to follow their agent's best advice
by Cara Ameer Jan 8
How to avoid 7 contingency issues that can derail your deal
Home sale contingencies come in all shapes and size. Here are some strategies for pushing ahead when they threaten to derail or significantly slow down a transaction
by Cara Ameer Jun 12