Get top dollar fast: 10 things sellers need from their agents now
Opinion
As we transition out of an intense seller's market, agents need to dust off the fundamentals and adapt them to the local market, property types and sellers to give their clients the back-to-basics guidance they need right now
by Cara Ameer Nov 6
Pending home sales beat projections following 2 months of declines: NAR
Pending home sales finally saw some positive growth in August, following two consecutive months of declines in June and July, the National Association of Realtors reported
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 29
13 tips for crafting a better buyer offer
Learn the upsides (and downsides) of contract strategies, and find out how to guard against the most common errors
by Christy Murdock Jul 26
What agents and their buyers need to know about escalation clauses
An escalation clause can help buyers gain a crucial edge in today's seller's market, but these offer addendums need to be handled with care
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 18
Days on market drops by nearly 50% amid inventory crisis
New listings are up 19.1 percent year over year, but demand continues to outpace new listings, leading to increasingly fewer days on market
by Lillian Dickerson May 13
9 tips for getting in good with local listing agents
Being an agent others trust and like to work with is a reputation you earn over time. If you're new in the field, there are a few things you can do to develop those helpful ties, showcase your professionalism and cultivate a network you'll rely on time and time again
by Stephanie Lanier Apr 24
Don't let it happen to you: 10 things that get agents into legal trouble
To avoid making a false step that could cost a hefty price, read on to learn about common mistakes real estate agents make and how to prevent them
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 22
The DC agent balancing his time between work and family
This week, Chris Perry, a Realtor at Coldwell Banker in the Washington, DC metro area, hustles to make his active contract goals while preserving time for family
Coronavirus clauses become ubiquitous as pandemic worsens
Two weeks ago, coronavirus addendums were a niche thing. Now, they're pretty much everywhere
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 23
Tales from the field: What's in your dead files?
My old, non-active files are filled with the hopes and dreams of homebuyers, sellers and their real estate agents. There are tears in those files, sweat, disappointment and some anger, too
by Teresa Boardman Mar 2
10 ways to avoid blowing your rental deal
Opinion
Be aware of these potential issues, and you'll save the day for your clients
by Michael Bello Mar 28
Mortgage paper signing contract title document pen
Sales are up over December, but down 2.3% year-over-year
by Patrick Kearns Feb 27
4 overlooked blog resources that have unlimited hyperlocal potential
Opinion
If you need blog inspiration, tap into the mega sources you already have in your toolbox
by Brian Adams Mar 12
Consumers are used to being dazzled. How do you compare?
Opinion
Reverse engineering the house that Jack built
by Chip R. Bell May 13
The 5 biggest things preventing your real estate success