Price, cost and value: You (and your clients) should be looking at all 3
While often used interchangeably, these three factors speak to different aspects of your business — and your clients’ decision-making process
by Troy Palmquist Jun 10
How an appraisal gap guarantee can help you land a house
Opinion
In the current real estate market, buyers need to think outside the box to get a house they love. Here's how to head off issues with appraisals
by Bill Gassett May 2
Q4 reveals strong growth for iBuyers, Power Buyers: zavvie
IBuyers and Power Buyers finished 2021 in a strong position, even amidst a low-inventory, competitive market that just wouldn't quit, real estate tech company zavvie reported
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 22
Inman Review: Plunk helps homeowners evaluate renovation projects
Opinion
A new app called Plunk, with a reputable pedigree of industry knowledge behind it, has launched to help homeowners better evaluate the return on home improvement
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 30
7 strategies for winning a bidding war
Remember that in a hot market like this, building a relationship with the agent can make a difference between your offer and the other 10 or so on the table. Here's how to stand out
How to protect your buyers from appraisal catastrophes
With multiple offers being the order of the day, buyers are overbidding to outgun their competitors. What happens if an appraisal comes back low? Here are a few important steps to take before writing an over-asking offer
by Carl Medford Mar 23
The 2 best days to buy a home are right around the corner
Attom Data Solutions examined 27M single-family and condo sales over the past 7 years and calculated the premium or discount paid on any given calendar day
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 23
Is it worth it? 4 property metrics real estate investors need to know
Ready to invest in real estate? First, you have to evaluate your potential investment using data. Here are the main financial metrics you should be using before making the final decision
by Luke Babich AND Ben Mizes Mar 10
Is it time to refinance? How to help clients decide
3 factors that impact the decision
by Erin Sheckler Nov 18
Zestimates for dummies: Everything agents need to know in 2021
If leveraged properly, real estate agents can use AVMs to help explain their listing price recommendations to sellers and build relationships
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 15
5 things every agent should know about insuring historic homes
What agents and homebuyers should know about special insurance
by Meggen Taylor May 27
Why you should ignore popular advice about real estate investing
Do the research, then stick with what the numbers tell you
by John Majalca Nov 10
5 tips to help educate your clients about homeowner's insurance
You are your clients' go-to authority when it comes to all necessities for home ownership
by Matt Naimoli Oct 22
The difference between market price and market value in real estate
Ways that buyers and sellers see a home can make all the difference
by Robert McTague Mar 26
Some neighbors find out the hard way
by Tom Kelly Oct 17