Negotiating short sales is a crucial skill for real estate agents

With some areas seeing rising prices and low supply, Clever’s Luke Babich writes, many would-be homeowners are looking into unconventional routes to homeownership, including short sales. Continue reading

5 tips for shepherding clients through mortgage challenges

Buyer demand is still robust, but affordability challenges can make it harder for clients to qualify for financing, Luke Babich writes. Here’s how to help. Continue reading

4 common buyer objections and how to resolve them

When buyers express reluctance, they’re not necessarily telling you they don’t want to move forward, Luke Babich writes. Sometimes, they’re asking you to help them move forward. Continue reading

How agents can identify financial distress warning signs in clients

Over half of Americans admit to browsing Zillow for fun. Luke Babich offers tips on finding serious buyers in the midst of this extra searching. Continue reading

Real estate syndication: How to invest passively and profitably

If you can let go of some of the control, writes Luke Babich, you can take advantage of exceptional upside potential when you invest through real estate syndications. Continue reading

Here’s how to find the perfect fit when shopping for a CRM

Gone are the days of collecting business cards and cramming them into an overstuffed Rolodex. These days, customer relationship management (CRM) software is the tool that makes keeping client information safe and accessible. Continue reading

Reach out, take names: 13 tips for beefing up your client database

Whether you’re just getting started or have been at it for a while, writes Inman contributor Luke Babich, you already know that finding potential clients is critical. Here are 13 tips to build and nurture your client base. Continue reading

Remote landlord? How to manage a rental from across the country

More investors are maintaining rental properties from far away. Find out how to make that long-distance landlord more manageable. Continue reading

How to transform second homes into lucrative short-term rentals

Savvy investors recognize that when your vacation home is empty, it’s just draining your bank account. Here’s how to turn it into a lucrative short-term rental. Continue reading

Bridge loans for investment properties: What you need to know

Bridge loans offer investors a quick and flexible way to finance an investment property, but they come with some disadvantages, writes Luke Babich, chief sales officer at Clever Real Estate. Continue reading