What do 8 out of 10 homeowners want their agents to know?

Not only are there a lot of moving parts, but selling a home can also require a lot of preparation. As an agent, it is your job to help sellers navigate this process, but to help, it pays to know what they are thinking. Continue reading

5 ‘unconventional’ loan options for almost every type of homebuyer

Mortgage brokers — who can shop countless loan products from any wholesale lender they choose — have access to a variety of alternative home financing options. Continue reading

‘Selling the OC’ star Gio Helou on learning real estate from his mom

Get the Real Tea on growing up with mom and fellow agent at the Oppenheim Group Lisa Helou, working with Jason Oppenheim and staying competitive in today’s market. Continue reading

The agent’s guide to creating handwritten notes

Writing notes is not just about ticking off a box on your to-do list or even having good manners. It’s about delighting the recipient with a heartfelt, sincere and, most of all, personal form of communication. Continue reading

Encompass users gain access to title data with Flueid integration

ICE Mortgage Technology’s popular loan origination system connected to Flueid Decision for underwriter-backed title clearance decisions on properties. Continue reading

Spring market falls short, but low inventory is driving up competition

New listings were down 19 percent during the four-week period ending May 7, while pending home sales were down 16 percent, according to a new report from Redfin Continue reading

Consumers finally get it: Mortgage rates are probably going down

A more optimistic outlook of where mortgage rates are headed drives the largest increase in Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index in more than two years. Continue reading

Agent charged with fatally lacing husband’s drink amid mansion feud

Real estate agent Kouri Richins then wrote a book with her three children to help kids cope with the sudden loss of a parent, according to charging documents in the case. Continue reading

Keller Williams’ global footprint soars as domestic sales slide 27%

Continued market volatility pushed Keller Williams’ first-quarter U.S. and Canadian transaction sides down 27.1 percent annually. Meanwhile, its KW Worldwide operations soared with double-digit growth, according to its Q1 earnings report. Continue reading