Your local housing market is complicated. Know your numbers, and use your words
Opinion
Do you know how to explain the difference between a national and a local market stat to your client? The words you choose can make all the difference
by Teresa Boardman Jul 19
5 truths every agent should know about shifting markets
Opinion
A shifting market differentiates those who've developed professionally and those who are just pretending. Here's the reality check that you need right now
by Jimmy Burgess Jul 17
Are sellers aiming too high? Price cuts abound throughout the US
More sellers dropped their asking prices in June almost everywhere in the US. In some places, more than half of homes for sale saw a cut
by Daniel Houston Jul 14
Real estate agents should be 'chief economists' for their clients
Armed with knowledge of market trends, agents can earn sellers' trust and have more leeway to set strategy, top brokers said at Inman Connect Now on Thursday
by Daniel Houston Jul 14
The seller's iron grip loosens as bidding wars ease, price cuts rise
The slowing demand for homes is affecting the balance of power between buyers and sellers, according to 2 new reports from Redfin
by Daniel Houston Jun 17
Buyers are still fighting hard, despite costly home payments
The monthly mortgage payment on a typical home is more than 50% pricier than it would have been a year ago, according to Zillow's research team, yet competition remains fierce
by Daniel Houston May 19
10 solutions for helping move-up buyers
Discuss these options with any potential move-up client to see if one of these scenarios might work for them
by Carl Medford Jan 21
'For sale by owner' homes hit 40-year low. Is it even worth the effort?
Most homeowners who forego an agent are selling to someone they know, leaving a small group that fends for themselves on the open market, several new reports reveal
by Daniel Houston Dec 28
Win the winter sales slowdown with these 5 cozy real estate listing tips
Sellers that highlight their home's coziest winter features can stand out in what is traditionally considered a slower time for sales, according to a new analysis from Zillow released Monday
by Daniel Houston Dec 13
Clients may peek online, but 9 in 10 still turn to an agent: survey
A recent survey of thousands of buyers and sellers found they overwhelmingly work with agents, even as their attitudes have shifted
by Daniel Houston Nov 11
Get top dollar fast: 10 things sellers need from their agents now
Opinion
As we transition out of an intense seller's market, agents need to dust off the fundamentals and adapt them to the local market, property types and sellers to give their clients the back-to-basics guidance they need right now
by Cara Ameer Nov 6
As list prices continue to soar, not all homebuyers are willing to play ball
Homesellers have been pushing list prices to new heights, but a report released Thursday by OJO Labs indicates buyers aren't as eager to shell out for the pricier pads
by Daniel Houston Oct 15
Give clients a standout experience! 5 customer service must-do's
Providing outstanding customer service that helps create memorable experiences for your clients is absolutely paramount in our industry. Here's how you can ensure a positive and value-driven buying and selling experience
99 more blog ideas — for sellers
Here are 99 ideas for blog topics that can reach real estate sellers. These content ideas are useful for all online mediums — don't limit yourself to blog posts
by Jay Thompson Sep 8
Extreme seller's market shows more signs of leveling off: Redfin
The typical home price has been holding roughly steady for weeks as inventory continues its slow path to recovery
by Daniel Houston Aug 26