A picture of a woman and a checklist over a cloudy sky with the list being checked off to represent the woman's 8-step buyer plan: buyer intake plan, commission conversation, buyer home financing process, Education Day, guiding first-time buyers during home inspection, escrow process
Windermere agent Cassie Walker Johnson provides an 8-step plan that will streamline the way you work with hopeful homebuyers
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As a real estate agent, your reputation can make or break your business. Christy Murdock shares 7 things that can significantly damage your professional image and what you can do to avoid them
by Christy Murdock Jul 7
Instashowing spends investment on buyer tour, offer submission tools
The software that rolled out on the heels of Zillow's ShowingTime deal added features for buyer tours and submitting offers, and it launched single sign-on for MLS accounts
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 21
ShowingTime's offer management platform sees surging interest
Real estate professionals in the US and Canada used ShowingTime's Offer Manager to handle more than 120,000 offers over the last year
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 20
Working with investors? 5 key skills to master
Although they're lucrative to work with, investors come with their own set of challenges. And unlike working with homeowners, representing investors requires a different set of skills. Here are a few you need to master
by Andrew Syrios Jun 10
The New Normal: What if your CRM is big tech's next target?
Opinion
Innovation happens in small spaces. Most agents don't realize that as they become more and more entrenched in their CRM, their tech is becoming ripe for acquisition
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 9
10 tips for crafting offers that will stand out in a hot market
At Inman Connect, panelists advised buyer's agents on how to make sure their clients shine with the strongest possible offers
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 26
Craft an irresistible offer! 8 tips for helping your buyers win
Just like a job interview, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and submitting an offer in today's market is very similar
by Cara Ameer Dec 9
7 buyer's agent behaviors that need to stop
Opinion
It’s an aggressive seller’s market out there. As a buyer’s agent, what are you doing to get your offer accepted? If it’s any of these behaviors, now’s the time to stop
by Michelle Shelton Sep 14
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
Off track on your sales goals? Start using the ‘midway mayday’ system
Hold yourself accountable for meeting your goals by using this mid-month checkup
by Jeff Glover Jan 24
Are listing agents the right people to present your buyer offers?
Here's how to navigate this tricky situation without stepping on anyone's toes
by Bernice Ross Nov 15
'I'll just rent': 4 ways to avoid buyer burnout
Opinion
Buyers and agents are getting worn out in this extended seller's market. Here's how to help everyone cope
by Jeff Martel Oct 3
Homebuyers' biggest agent gripe? 'Commissions are too high'
More than 4 in 10 consumers believe commissions are too high, according to a new study from ShelterZoom
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 11
Bigger, better, faster: 6 tips to speed up sales and boost value
Do these tasks before putting a house on the market
by Bryan Robertson Jul 7