Regret, reduce, relocate: The 6 biggest US luxury trends of 2022

Amid a persistent uptick in interest rates, lingering inflation and economic uncertainty, luxury homebuyers are changing habits ever so slightly. Coldwell Banker notes six big trends to watch. Continue reading

Record number of buyers looking to relocate to ‘affordable’ areas

A record-high number of homebuyers are prioritizing affordability as high home prices and mortgage rates limit their ability to buy homes in many United States cities, according to a new report from Redfin. Continue reading

Climate-induced relocation inspires natural risk resource, AreaHub

The company offers a wide array of free reports, data and bonafide research on every way the outside world can impact a relocation decision. It can also benefit agents looking to help clients. Continue reading

6 tips for giving out-of-town buyers next-level service

If you’re helping buyers look for homes from a distance, with only a short trip to make their final decision in person, here’s how to create systems and processes to make working with out-of-town buyers more effective, efficient and rewarding. Continue reading

Driven out by high costs, Americans are still relocating at a record pace

A record 32.3% of Redfin.com users nationwide sought to move to a new metropolitan area during the first quarter of 2021 as housing prices and mortgage rates continue to climb. Continue reading

How to get your piece of the relocation buyer resurgence

Where are people coming from, where are they going, and how can you help them? According to Christy Murdock, it starts with digging into the data and creating a strategy to grow your relocation services. Continue reading

4 tips for working with relocation clients

Working with relocation clients boils down to the same thing that we, as agents, do best — building a strong relationship based on trust. Here are a few strategies to help your clients feel as comfortable as possible about their move. Continue reading

Generate steady leads and referrals: 9 systems you need in place by 2022

Whether you’re brand new to the biz, you’ve just had immense growth this year and are playing catchup, or you’re simply looking for fresh automation ideas, here are nine systems every agent can use for a steady stream of referrals. Continue reading

Relocation tech startup Updater eyes big 2022 with $60M round

The funding will be dedicated to sustaining Updater’s current growth trend, which has seen the company climb to approximately 250 employees over the past 12 months. Continue reading