4 sales scripts every agent needs in 2021
As a team leader, introducing a handful of invaluable scripts to your agents goes a long way in helping them ramp up business in the new year. Here are a few worth knowing and practicing
by Kathleen Black Dec 30
The surge in new single-family home sales is slowing down
The sales rate of new single-family homes dropped 11% from October to November
by Patrick Kearns Dec 23
After 5-month stretch, existing-home sales take a step back
Sales were down 2.5% from October, with every region dipping or remaining flat month over month, according to data released Tuesday by the National Association of Realtors
by Patrick Kearns Dec 22
October contract signings surge way beyond last year's levels: NAR
The Pending Home Sales Index, an indicator of future sales based on contract signings, rose 20.2% from October 2019, according to the National Association of Realtors
by Patrick Kearns Nov 30
Focus on what you’re best at to take your business to the next level
Santiago Arana and Dawn McKenna have come a long way since starting in real estate. They shared their pro tips for taking things to the next level with attendees at Connect Now
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 12
Tales from the field: Focus on the warm calls
One broker shares a powerful way agents can approach calls while showing they care and subtly establishing themselves as trusted real estate professionals
by Lee Davenport Nov 7
'Dear 18-year-old me:' 5 pieces of advice I'd give to new agents
A lot has changed since Jasen Edwards first earned his real estate license — but a lot hasn't. Here are a few lessons that matter most in real estate today and into the future
by Jasen Edwards Nov 2
3 realities broker-owners can't ignore
As a broker in 2020, if you want to keep your team intact — let alone grow it in numbers — you need to keep your finger on the pulse of what's going on. Here are 3 issues you need to factor in and learn from
by Erica Ramus Sep 17
To script or not to script? Let the situation guide you
There’s no denying that powerful sales scripts help us maintain consistency in our messaging, but not every situation calls for a structured dialogue
by Stacey Soleil Aug 20
The Real Word: Homes are selling faster than ever
More this week: Tips for agents who hate sales and the newest hire for a Florida real estate firm
by Byron Lazine Jul 24
6 sales tips for agents who hate sales
As a new agent, you might be hating the sales process, worried to come across as pushy. But it doesn’t have to be scary or unethical. Instead, sales can be an enjoyable process for both you and your clients. Here's how
by Ricardo Mello Jul 20
housing market
It was the biggest monthly gain in pending home sales since NAR began recording the forward-looking indicator in 2001
by Patrick Kearns Jun 29
Home prices continued to rise through the pandemic: FHFA
Home prices were up 5.5% year over year in April, according to FHFA's home price index
by Patrick Kearns Jun 24
New single-family home sales surge in May, surpassing 2019 numbers
Sales of new single-family homes were up 12.7% year over year, according to data released Tuesday by the US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development
by Patrick Kearns Jun 23
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