Turn objections into opportunities: How to build trust and close deals

Don’t look at client objections as a challenge or insult, Nick Schlekeway writes. Use them as an opportunity to showcase your expertise and add value. Continue reading

How you should leverage your financial advisor

Wealth manager Chris Snowden shares financial strategies for making the most of your real estate investments with Realtor Amy Chorew and CPA Maeda Palius. Continue reading

Santa’s North Pole home gets magical makeover by Revive

Mrs. Claus’ dream kitchen features a custom black and brass Lacanche French range, Denali quartzite countertops and pine-green cabinetry, perfect for baking Santa’s cookies and preparing holiday feasts. Continue reading

Under-the-radar NAR nonprofit may have hidden GOP agenda

A new report from “The New York Times” examines the NAR-created American Property Owners Alliance, a nonprofit organization ostensibly dedicated to property rights, which has given heavily to Republican causes. Continue reading

Americans optimistic home prices and mortgage rates have peaked

While only 23 percent of Americans surveyed by mortgage giant Fannie Mae in November thought it was a good time to buy a home, that’s up from 14 percent a year ago, when mortgage rates were near post-pandemic peaks. Continue reading

12 gifts for Realtors that won’t collect dust this holiday season

With gift shopping in full swing, everyone has asked themselves the million-dollar question, “What would make the perfect present?” While perfection might be elusive, Inman’s Holiday Gift Guide for 2024 aims to help you get as close as possible when se… Continue reading

Social media aesthetics like “Old Money” drive many young Americans to spend 

Time and time again, social media platforms drive spending sprees among America’s youth. While rightful blame often points to sophisticated algorithms and seamless, few-click checkout experiences, the lure may also stem from culture – what’s hot right now, and who is promoting it?  According to a new study conducted online by The Harris Poll on […] Continue reading

Americans had a savings problem in 2024, but commit to better financial habits in the new year 

The new year symbolizes a fresh start, but for the countless Americans heading into 2025 with debt, that might be wishful thinking. According to a new study conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Intuit Credit Karma among 2,092 U.S. adults ages 18 and older, 70% of Americans have financial regrets from 2024, […] Continue reading

Agents see green shoots around the corner: Client Pipeline Tracker

As real estate agents gradually become more familiar with how the NAR settlement will impact business, they’re increasingly open to rosier possibilities, according to a new Intel analysis. Continue reading

The customer is always right, but what if they’ve been misinformed?

Rachael Hite shares strategies for combatting client misinformation while maintaining close connections and positive communication. Continue reading