Pulse: What’s your top tip for second-homebuyers?

With lockdowns and remote work becoming the norm, it’s no surprise demand for second homes spiked during the pandemic. So, how are you helping buyers wanting to purchase getaways right now? Continue reading

The Inman Handbook on how to juggle multiple offers

With some agents seeing upwards of 20 or more offers on their listings in today’s market, the process can quickly become overwhelming for everyone involved. Here’s how to sift through what’s important and help sellers make the best decision. Continue reading

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

Pulse: Readers share how they’re overcoming the bidding war objection

This week, our readers share how they’re working with buyers to set expectations about bidding wars and multiple-offer situations — a common objection in today’s fierce market. Continue reading

The buyer’s agent who padlocked the gate: Stories from the wild world of real estate

Have you heard the latest boots-on-the-ground, can-you-believe-it story? Here are some of the most unusual and bizarre tales from the front lines of the current mad market. 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

Pulse: How are you overcoming the bidding war objection?

In today’s competitive real estate market, it’s no wonder homebuyers are stressed out — particularly about going into bidding wars. So when it comes this unpleasant reality, how are you alleviating buyers’ anxieties? Continue reading

4 ways to set seller expectations during this supercharged spring market

Most sellers don’t deal with real estate on a daily basis, and they are looking to you for professional guidance. With the spring market in full swing, set expectations early to help your sellers have a stress-free selling season. 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

How to navigate multiple offers: It comes down to money

From thoroughly vetting buyer finances to learning all about ‘option money,’ speakers at Connect Now shared how agents can help their sellers accept the best offer. Continue reading