Katey Bridges' viral TikTok fail sparks 'ah' moment for agent duets
One woman's social media mishap has become a font of inspiration for dozens of real estate agents who are 'showing their fit off' by posting duets with the accident-prone Texas TikToker
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 28
Agent, brokerage on the hook after termite inspector's botched job
A Tampa Bay Realtor, her brokerage and a client are being sued by a homebuyer after the property was cleared for termite damage by an unlicensed inspector
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 20
'A slippery slope': 14 pros weigh in on biggest contract mistakes
Are you writing an error-free, winning offer? We reached out to industry professionals across the country to find out what contract details agents are getting wrong in today's market
by Christy Murdock Jul 27
How to execute an effective walk-through inspection
A walk-through inspection won't uncover everything a full inspection would, but it can still help reduce buyer risk in a hot market. Here's how to make the most of it
5 benefits to partnering with a property insurance attorney
Finding an attorney who can advise your clients about the pile of paperwork sitting in front of them saves them time and money, and it shows how sensitive you are to their needs. Here are a few more important benefits
by Victoria Kennedy Mar 9
Majordomo releases app for pre-inspection home ratings
The 4-star rated inspection analysis tool now has an app for quickly rating the quality of a home before an official inspection
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 1
As bidding wars spike, 20% of winning offers waive inspection contingency
Low mortgage rates, a severe inventory shortage and pandemic-related uncertainty are pushing buyers to take risks in a hot market
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 28
41% of homebuyers would go over budget by $25K for the perfect home
Although 80% of homebuyers consider price to be the most important consideration of a purchase, 41% were willing to go above budget by an average of $25K for the perfect home
How landlords should prepare for common inspection questions today
In today’s world, how can landlords determine if an inspection is mandatory? And how do you establish proper visitation protocol? Here are a few questions and safety practices to consider
by Terry Ruscoe May 8
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac ease appraisal standards amid coronavirus
The federal loan servicers announced an adjustment of long-held appraisal and employment verification standards in order to help facilitate mortgages amidst the COVID-19 outbreak
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 25
5 bad buyer habits that need to stop
Opinion
Save your clients financial headaches by warning them about these basic mistakes
by Michelle Gibson Feb 25
Buyers looking for a fixer-upper? Here are 10 things to consider
It might sound like a great deal for your weekend warrior clients, but some properties just aren’t worth the price. Here’s what to watch out for
by Christy Murdock Feb 3
Fix that outlet! How to manage client expectations during the appraisal process
Help your clients — and yourself — during those tension-filled negotiations
by Troy Palmquist Jan 23
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