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The American homeownership dream is primed for a comeback

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Stuart Siegel, President and CEO of Engel & Völkers Americas, writes that while the American dream of homeownership is not dead, it is changing. Continue reading →

7 ways to be a better buyer’s agent as 2025 winds down

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As a buyer’s agent, coach Verl Workman writes, you need to be a strategist, specialist and options dealer for your clients so that they can overcome today’s market challenges. Continue reading →

One year later, 5 agents look at how buyer agent compensation changes have reshaped real estate

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It’s been a year of big talk, real change and lessons learned since Aug. 17, 2024. Martha Melendez looks at how the industry has shifted since terms of the commission settlement kicked in. Continue reading →

How to help buyers understand interest-only mortgages

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Understanding the ins and outs of financing options, including interest-only mortgages, makes you a valuable resource for educating your clients, Clever’s Luke Babich writes. Continue reading →

10 ways to help real estate clients overcome commitment issues

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Buying or selling a property is a big decision, coach Darryl Davis writes, and giving clients the time and space they need to make their decision is important. Continue reading →

How to turn these 7 buyer objections into trust indicators

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Instill confidence in your buyer clients when you come to them prepared to answer questions and offer reassurance, coach Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading →

Love is blind, but FICO isn’t: Guiding couples with mismatched credit

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Agents need to talk with buyer clients about credit and financing early in the process, Lindsey Harn writes, to avoid disappointment later. Continue reading →

Here’s what your next listing appointment should look like

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If you normally get nervous during listing consultations, team leader Carl Medford offers reassurance that listening more than you speak can help you land the listing. Continue reading →

Many buyers think home prices will only rise. Is that a safe bet?

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A new survey of thousands of U.S. consumers by Inman and Dig Insights suggests that many homebuyers are spurred to enter an unaffordable market by the assumption that things can only get worse. Continue reading →

Agents find marketing magic in low-ball asking prices

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The share of $1 listings has risen 24 percent since 2024, according to Realtor.com. Inman spoke to an agent about the upside — and downside — of the tactic. Continue reading →