Buyers got cold feet? 6 objection handlers to warm ’em up

There is no question that rising interest rates have pushed us into a market shift, according to team leader Carl Medford. Here’s how to have those all-important discussions with your buyer clients about timing, markets and budget to overcome their obj… Continue reading

Oh, shift! What agents need their clients to understand fast

Given the relocation craze and the turning tides, buyers and sellers need to shift their strategies (and their etiquette) in this market. Here is what we wish clients understood right now.   Continue reading

Avoid buyer’s remorse: Prepare your clients for the true cost of homeownership

Buying a home is considered one of the most significant milestones of adult life, yet many homeowners are troubled by buyer’s remorse. Here’s how to better prepare buyers for the costs of homeownership. Continue reading

Why first-time buyers should consider buying now

The residential real estate market is on the cusp of substantial change. Bret Weinstein offers his take on opportunities that exist when there’s a massive shift in the market. Continue reading

Redfin unveils plan to cut out buyers’ agents

Redfin announced Wednesday it has been quietly testing a pilot program in Boston, a revised version of its 2006 service Redfin Direct, that allows consumers to make direct offers on Redfin-listed homes through the company’s website. Continue reading