With inventory starvation, agents need to explore all possibilities to gain more listings — and FSBOs are ripe for the picking. Here is a novel way to get in front of potential (and actual) FSBOs and rake in the referrals. Continue reading
Continued inventory shortages and heightened buyer demand led to a red-hot May where nearly 60 percent of homes went under contract in two weeks. Continue reading
Lawrence Yun, chief economist for NAR, reports that the GDP is back to its pre-pandemic peak, consumers are ready to spend their stimulus checks and single-family housing starts are ramping up. Continue reading
This week, our readers share how they’re working with buyers to set expectations about bidding wars and multiple-offer situations — a common objection in today’s fierce market. Continue reading
In today’s competitive real estate market, it’s no wonder homebuyers are stressed out — particularly about going into bidding wars. So when it comes this unpleasant reality, how are you alleviating buyers’ anxieties? Continue reading
Help your buyers score a home by teaching them to run against current practices. Here’s a list of critical concepts you need to encourage your buyers to forget in their search for that increasingly evasive thing — homeownership. Continue reading
Agents’ expertise has long relied on studying and understanding sales patterns in their markets. But with little inventory and soaring prices, patterns are hard to find. Continue reading
From thoroughly vetting buyer finances to learning all about ‘option money,’ speakers at Connect Now shared how agents can help their sellers accept the best offer. Continue reading
Redfin’s latest market report reveals just how far buyers must go to secure a home. Single-family listings garnered the most bids followed by townhomes. Continue reading
When my fiancée and I began house hunting as first-time homebuyers in December of 2020, we were told the market was extremely competitive. Little did we know just how bad it was. Continue reading