3 clichés top listing agents don’t buy into during a market downtick
Think smart, writes coach Annette DeCicco, and list like a pro. Hit all 3 of these smart consultation tips on pricing, condition and negotiation to win listings that sell at consistently high premiums
by Annette DeCicco Aug 14
10 conversation starters and scripts to win sellers this spring
Great conversations, writes coach Annette DeCicco, start by providing sellers information and choices so that they can confidently make decisions. Study up. Practice your lines. Everyone does
by Annette DeCicco May 14
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
Leads, glamor, contracts: Survive the minefields of being a new agent
Newer agents sometimes come to real estate with the wrong expectations, or with little understanding of things like contracts and negotiation. Here's how the pros suggest avoiding those mistakes
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 15
55 real estate terms you better know in this market
Brand new agent or an industry veteran, there are some words and phrases that frequently crop up. We've chosen 55 terms to create an easy-to-use glossary you'll return to again and again
Losing bidding wars? 10 strategies for victory
With a red-hot seller's market, listings are now getting multiple offers — and agents have to be prepared for bidding wars. Here are a few tried-and-true strategies agents can use to beat out the competition
by Kseniya Korneva Aug 30
Bidding wars get brutal as buyers chase dwindling supply
Buyers in some markets are offering hundreds of thousands of dollars over asking prices — and still losing bidding wars. 'Normally there's 13, maybe up to 20 offers. But 39 is bonkers.'
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 14
Sales skills need a boost? 5 tips for smoother negotiations
Add these techniques to your arsenal, and you’ll further develop your skills and strengthen your reputation as a quality agent
by Jackson Cooper Apr 15
5 tips to win a multiple-offer bidding war
Tips that will come in handy for your buyer
by Tim Burrell Aug 14