10 reasons to embrace the shift to a seller-focused business

If agents want to beat out their local competition, writes trainer and leadership expert Jeff Glover, they need to start focusing on owning the listing inventory in their markets. Continue reading

Why US consumers are souring — and what that means for housing

Maegan Sherlock, senior research analyst for John Burns, spoke with Intel about the results of the firm’s latest household sentiment survey: “I was hoping to see a new ‘magic’ mortgage rate.” Continue reading

Average homes sell above asking price for first time since last year

The average sale price nationwide just exceeded 100% of list price for the first time since August of last year, according to a new market report from Redfin released on Thursday. Continue reading

40% of Americans eye a move, but many feel ‘priced out’ for now

Cost-of-living, cramped quarters and even politics are all top of mind for people considering a move in the coming years, a new Harris Poll reveals. Continue reading

Stingy buyers? Angry sellers? Nurturing clients through a shift

This month: After several consecutive years of a strong sellers’ market, an agent must help her clients accept a major market shift. What tools can her broker provide to enlighten these sellers who may have missed the “peak,” but can still have an incr… Continue reading

Millennials glow up: Tech savvy age group nears 50% share of US buyers

In 2021, millennials made up the largest share of buyers at 43 percent, up from 37 percent in 2020, according to the National Association of Realtors’ Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report. Continue reading