What’s the dark side of record-low interest rates? Here are 5 problems

You might automatically think that low interest rates would be wonderful. Unfortunately, there is a dark side as well that’s producing a significant rift across the country between the haves and have-nots. Continue reading

The Real Word: What Biden’s tax proposals might mean for real estate

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. In this edition of The Real Word, they’ll discuss how Biden’s tax proposals could affect real estate, Zillow Zestimates in today’s housing market and… Continue reading

CoStar unlikely to dethrone Zillow in portal wars: DelPrete

Attempting to directly compete with market-leading real estate portals is an incredibly difficult proposition — with success unlikely. The smart challengers understand this game and how it’s played, not trying to overtake the leaders, but instead build… Continue reading

Stressed out? How to cope with today’s low-inventory market

Almost everyone today is struggling with this low-inventory, high-demand market. So, if you want to stand out from the competition and win more listings, here are some powerful ways to do it. Continue reading

8 ways to help homebuyers through an as-is purchase

As-is sales are always ripe for complications in markets that typically entertain repairs and concessions after the inspection period. Agents need to make sure clients are as prepared as possible before going into a multiple-offer situation. Here’s how. Continue reading

Working with buyers? It’s time to forget these 8 key things

Help your buyers score a home by teaching them to run against current practices. Here’s a list of critical concepts you need to encourage your buyers to forget in their search for that increasingly evasive thing — homeownership. Continue reading

Beyond the headlines: Demand continues to exceed supply

Looking for a little clarity on the news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into recent housing data releases and predicts how the market will fare. Continue reading

What real estate agents need to know about …

Clients appreciate agents who are well-versed on a home’s most sought-after features. If you’re looking to brush up on your knowledge of kitchen layouts, bathtub types and useful home safety tips, here is a primer. Continue reading

11 tech tools that’ll save you time — and drum up more business

Automating your processes to make better use of your time and resources will allow you to focus more on building relationships, which is the key to taking your business to the next level. Here’s a list of real estate tech that’ll make your life easier. Continue reading