Price, cost and value: You (and your clients) should be looking at all 3

While often used interchangeably, these three factors speak to different aspects of your business — and your clients’ decision-making process. Continue reading

How an appraisal gap guarantee can help you land a house

In the current real estate market, buyers need to think outside the box to get a house they love. Bill Gassett offers advice on what to do if there are issues with appraisals. Continue reading

Inman Review: Plunk helps homeowners evaluate renovation projects

A new app called Plunk, with a reputable pedigree of industry knowledge behind it, has launched to help homeowners better evaluate the return on home improvement. Continue reading

7 strategies for winning a bidding war

Remember that in a hot market like this, building a relationship with the agent can make a difference between your offer and the other 10 or so on the table. Here’s how to stand out. Continue reading

How to protect your buyers from appraisal catastrophes

With multiple offers being the order of the day, buyers are overbidding to outgun their competitors. What happens if an appraisal comes back low? Here are a few important steps to take before writing an over-ask offer. Continue reading

Is it worth it? 4 property metrics real estate investors need to know

Ready to invest in real estate? First, you have to evaluate your potential investment using data. Here are the main financial metrics you should be using before making the final decision. Continue reading