The housing market in the United States may have bounced back since the Great Recession. But fairly stagnant wages, higher home prices and steep rents have made it harder to afford buying a home. The State of the Nation’s Housing Report 2018, from the … Continue reading
Do you think that when we slow down, it’s because we’re aging or because the nature of retired life demands less of us? I ask because, as I near 64, I look with a mix of wonder and bewilderment at the politicians, judges and entertainers who are more t… Continue reading
In this weekly column, real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week, Austin-based broker and author Julie Nelson shares her story. Continue reading
If you’ve ever been asked why real estate agents are necessary, here are many answers you can provide to those who don’t yet understand your invaluable service. Continue reading
Whether your clients are first-timers or seasoned homebuyers, it’s important to keep the transaction as stress-free as possible for them. Follow these three steps after the inspection report comes back to guide your buyers and help them make informed d… Continue reading
Have you noticed that your real estate business has been slowing down lately? Are you putting out content to the sound of crickets? If so, it is likely that your brand is missing the mark! Here’s how to hit the refresh button on your real estate brandi… Continue reading
When was the last time you critiqued your listing presentation? Regular Inman columnist Bernice Ross details an experience her colleague had hiring an agent and what the winning agent did right. Continue reading
Clear your cookies. Delete your browsing history. Switch to Incognito. Google is poised to bring the power of aggregation to real estate. First, a little history. Continue reading
When you send a potential buyer or seller to your current website, what do they see? Is it your face? Your name? Your logo, colors, images, and content? Or is your personal touch getting lost in a sea of multi-million-dollar branding belonging to the b… Continue reading
Realtors get into this business because they love helping people buy and sell homes. But often, that’s not enough to achieve the success they desire. “The skills that make you really great at helping your clients through this transaction don’t really b… Continue reading