Author Archives: Chris Drayer

How to stockpile pre-listings in a market that feels unpredictable

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Having real conversations and really listening is your best shot at being there when life changes force a sale and relocation, Chris Drayer writes. Continue reading →

Dunbar’s Number explains why average agents stay average

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Anthropologist Robin Dunbar introduced the idea that humans can maintain stable, meaningful social relationships with only about 150 people. Here’s why that’s not enough to sustain a real estate business today. Continue reading →

Opendoor’s resurrection: Will there be an iBuyer afterlife?

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The old paradigm of iBuying is over, Revaluate’s Chris Drayer writes. Whatever happens next may put real estate agents back at the center of the transaction. Continue reading →

Fire country: A growing threat to homes, lives, real estate careers

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Fire doesn’t just destroy structures, Chris Drayer writes. It changes markets and careers, and if we’re not paying attention, it will burn us. Continue reading →

Why now is the perfect time for a mansion boom

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Wealthy buyers are choosing stability over speculation, market expert Chris Drayer writes. They’re thinking long-term and betting on real estate as a safer, smarter place to park their wealth. Continue reading →

What if real estate agents bought and sold countries?

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Just for fun, Chris Drayer crunches the numbers to see which countries are buyer opportunities, which are seller plays and which hold must-watch investment potential. Continue reading →

Is speed to lead dead?

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The best real estate lead isn’t always the hottest or most time-sensitive one. Chris Drayer shares how to reach out and lead nurture in a way that’s best for both you and your potential client. Continue reading →

The Fed, the market and memories of the global financial crisis

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While naysayers and doomsdayers compare today’s real estate market to 2008, the numbers tell a very different economic story, writes marketing expert Chris Drayer. Continue reading →

Redlining and steering continue to plague housing. So where’s NAR?

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By backing its membership and ignoring bad actors, the National Association of Realtors has set itself up for government oversight and intervention, writes Revaluate co-founder Chris Drayer. Continue reading →