Is it cheaper for me to rent or buy in today’s market?

Give your first-time homebuyers the information they need to stay motivated to buy against rising prices, rents and rates. Homeownership is still key, according to trainer and author Bernice Ross. Continue reading

Seller’s market? Buyer’s market? The pendulum is swinging

Homes are still selling, but the ongoing market shift is giving homebuyers more and more leverage everyday, agents and economists told Inman this week. Continue reading

Handle client expectations or lose credibility: 3 tips for a shifting market

In any real estate market, one side of the market is in a power position while the other is not. According to team leader Carl Medford, understanding the flow of power in a transitioning market can help you and your clients set the stage for success.  Continue reading

‘Sellers are starting to freak out:’ Redfin CEO sees market slowdown

During his latest CNBC appearance, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman said rising mortgage rates, softening home price growth and changing buyer attitudes are all signs of an impending shift. Continue reading

How to bring sellers back to reality as the market cools

After a year of booming home price growth and bidding wars, the market is slowing down. Two leading brokers share how to help sellers deal with the shift. Continue reading

The Real Word: Are Opendoor’s plans too ambitious?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. In this edition of The Real Word, they’ll discuss Opendoor’s expansion plans, Google Alerts for your business and a viral listing. Continue reading

Compass agents anticipate post-pandemic buyer’s market in California

More than 700 Compass California real estate agents shared their concerns and market predictions for when shelter-in-place laws lift in the state. Continue reading

How to avoid overpricing properties in a shifting market

If your market has begun to slow, understanding how to properly price homes in a declining market — and how to talk about it with clients — is critical. Continue reading

Is your hot seller’s market over? How to recognize a slowdown and pivot

Do you have a strategy to thrive in a market slowdown? Agents who survive down markets do so by having a balance between aggressively priced listings and motivated buyers. Here’s how to make sure you always strike that balance, regardless of market.
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