Monthly Archives: December 2018

These were the biggest iBuyer stories of 2018

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The iBuying market exploded this year, to the point that its rapid expansion has become one of the year’s most dominant real estate stories. Continue reading →

What the luxury customer will demand in 2019

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We’re counting down the days to the new year — and the luxury real estate customer is no exception. All across the market, exciting opportunities are emerging to acquire one-of-a-kind properties. Continue reading →

Update your scripts for the changing market in 2019

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In a changing market, skills matter more than ever. Your negotiation and sales skills take on added importance, and the “old market” stuff won’t cut it anymore. If you’re still using those old scripts, there’s a good chance you’re setting unrealistic e… Continue reading →

Holidays in 3D: Tour 5 festive locations right now

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When staging a property, brokers want to evoke a sense of what life is like inside the home. Buyers who come through should be able to imagine their own lives in the space — including entertaining and family gatherings. Continue reading →

10 steps for creating a smooth ‘sale’ for your sellers

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Many sellers have not sold a home in a while, if ever, and the process is a bit different today than it was a decade ago. We use these 10 steps to put our sellers at ease in what could be a very stressful transaction. Continue reading →

How to supercharge your business in the slow season

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Here are some ideas for coming through a slower season intact and maybe even using that downtime to build wealth and improve your business overall. Continue reading →

Former Illinois judge sentenced to year in prison for mortgage fraud

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A former Illinois judge, the first Filipena elected in Cook County, cried in court as a judge sentenced her to a year in prison for fraudulently obtaining mortgages. Continue reading →

Two of Vermont’s top real estate teams are merging

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Two Coldwell Banker teams are merging to form what will be the second most productive real estate team in Vermont, totaling more than $119 volume in 2018. Continue reading →

Inman’s most-read stories of 2018

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The past year has seen a wave of news about new technology, the struggles Realtors are facing in a changing market, lawsuits and even crime. Here are Inman’s 16 must-read posts from 2018. Continue reading →