10 tips for prepping your listings in this frenzied spring market
There's no better time to showcase your listing than spring. With these tips, you’ll be the expert your clients need to sell their home in this fast-paced market and get them top dollar for their sale
by Joshua Katz Apr 13
More than half of agents don't bother staging homes for sale
Just over half of listing agents say in a NAR survey that they believe staging boosts how much buyers will offer, but about the same share don't stage. Is reality TV to blame for unrealistic expectations?
A stinky business: Getting rid of pet odors
Pet odors can be extremely off-putting to some buyers and require a little extra elbow grease to get rid of. Here are a few tricks to get that stinky smell out of your new listings
Thinking of making seniors your niche? Here's 5 tips from experts
The industry’s best SRES professionals weigh in on the challenges — and rewards — of working with this often overlooked demographic
by Christy Murdock Mar 7
5 DIY staging items every agent should have on hand
Need to perk up the look of a new listing but don't have a budget for staging? Here are five affordable ways to update and upgrade the space
by Antoinette Fargo Feb 21
How to get ahead: Know your strengths, and don’t take vacation
High-earning luxury brokers Rayni Williams and Dawn McKenna shared the keys to their success during Inman Connect Thursday, with Williams telling attendees, 'If you don't work 24/7, you're just not going to be great'
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 28
How indies can teach their agents to showcase their value
By focusing on these 10 simple areas, agents will up their level of service to compete with even the biggest of franchises
by Andrew Bearden Jan 21
New year, new look: How to revamp spaces for a fresh start in 2021
Follow these 10 tips to revamp and declutter your interiors — and your listings — to maximize and lighten up spaces
by Antoinette Fargo Jan 14
Tobias Barrios is bringing art and real estate together to draw out the energy and love in his listings
Tobias Barrios studied art for years as a child in Venezuela, but now as a Coldwell Banker agent in Miami, he's seamlessly incorporating it into his real estate career
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 11
In a red-hot seller's market, is staging even worth it?
Opinion
The next time you encounter sellers who don't know if they should stage their property, sell it vacant or furnished, or do additional work, here's what to do
by Bernice Ross Jan 6
Deck the halls (and get your listing sold) with these 5 strategies
Although sellers may not be able to deck the halls the way they have before, they can still add plenty of holiday cheer. The key? Keeping it tidy enough for buyers to see the home's best features
by Antoinette Fargo Dec 5
5 simple ways to stage your listing for the holidays
From handmade trinkets to gold Christmas trees, here are 5 holiday design trends that will dazzle potential buyers in-person and online
by Marian McPherson Dec 2
How to make staging possible — regardless of budget
Although most agree that staging works, hiring a professional stager is not always an option. Here are 6 levels of staging that'll make it possible in every level of home
by Carl Medford Dec 1
3 seller objections, excuses and concerns to overcome this fall
Sometimes, interactions with sellers go smoothly, but that's not always the case — especially now. As an agent, you should anticipate these common seller concerns and respond to them appropriately
by Kathleen Black Nov 19
ONE Sotheby's International Realty launches ELEVATE for renovation services
South Florida luxury homesellers can use ELEVATE to plan and execute upgrades before entering the open market. The geographically limited service will compete with similar offerings from KW Offers and Compass
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 18