“Barbarian” became a runaway hit in October, but the Airbnb-referencing horror flick also raises a thorny issue for agents: What rooms can be listed as part of a property’s total square footage? Continue reading
“Minneapolis Area Realtors apologizes to all members of the community who have been burdened, denied service, or ignored by our actions.” The trade group also releases policy changes designed to close the racial homeownership gap. Continue reading
“There was no negotiation over the last couple of years,” Max Stokes of Compass says. But that’s beginning to change — gradually. With a few tips, buyers can prevail at the negotiating table. Continue reading
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the real reason Zillow acquired ShowingTime, the hype behind the housing recession, and how “shrinkflation” could potentially change the game for consumers in 2023. Watch this week’s TRW to stay on top of this week… Continue reading
Transitioning from a nice-to-have marketing tool to a must-have closer, floor plans are having a moment, driven by widespread pandemic-era adoption. Continue reading
Cushman & Wakefield was going to have to pay $10,000 for not complying with subpoenas that are part of an investigation into the Trump Organization. Continue reading
In the current real estate market, buyers need to think outside the box to get a house they love. Bill Gassett offers advice on what to do if there are issues with appraisals. Continue reading
In a hot seller’s market, how should agents help their clients with pricing, bidding strategies and closing successfully? Broker Jenny Usaj offers keys to setting appropriate buyer expectations from the start. Continue reading
It’s time for the mortgage lending industry to move to an AVM-based appraisal model, says real estate coach Bernice Ross. There is too much room for error, especially in today’s super-fast-paced market. Continue reading
Dealing with low appraisals takes skill and creativity. Do your best to make sure the appraisal comes in at the current purchase price and if not, be prepared to implement these strategies. Continue reading