8 ways to cultivate connections with builders and developers

Master the new construction niche, and grow your business by building relationships with builders and developers in your market. Continue reading

Understand and master new construction to grow your business

Unlock new opportunities in a low inventory market when you dig into the new construction segment of the residential market. Continue reading

5 tips for helping buyers navigate new home construction

Dealing with a new construction is very different from resale, and agents who understand that difference will ultimately win in this market. Here’s what you need to know and how to educate your clients along the way. Continue reading

Construction spending rises again in April as lumber costs climb

Residential construction spending continued to grow in April, rising 1.3 percent month over month for new single-family builds, according to a June 1 report from the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading

10 new construction gotchas agents should watch out for

Navigating new construction is like walking through a field of landmines right now. You can never really be certain of the ground you are setting foot on because all continues to change at a rapid pace. Here are 10 things to watch out for when crossing… Continue reading

5 tips for helping homebuyers navigate a new construction purchase

Helping buyers navigate the homebuilding process can be challenging. There is a whole new process and language to learn. But the upside is so worth it. Here are my top five tips for working with new construction buyers Continue reading

What do clients need in 2021? 8 skills every agent must nail

Frenetic markets often lead to frenetic decisions. In today’s frenzied markets, agents have to be on top of every aspect of the transaction. Here’s what real estate buyers and sellers should expect from their agents. Continue reading

How to suss out the ‘looky-loos’ from actual prospects

As agents, we often have to deal with insincere people who are not serious about purchasing or selling properties. Here’s how to spot them and prevent them from wasting your precious time. Continue reading