Your local housing market is complicated. Know your numbers, and use your words

Understanding local real estate data can separate the pros from the wannabes. Teresa Boardman explains how her evening bike ride turned into a lesson about the words consumers are hearing most about the market. Continue reading

5 truths every agent should know about shifting markets

A shifting market differentiates those who’ve developed professionally and those who are just pretending. Jimmy Burgess provides the reality check that you need right now. Continue reading

Real estate agents should be ‘chief economists’ for their clients

Armed with knowledge of market trends, agents can earn sellers’ trust and have more leeway to set strategy, top brokers said at Inman Connect Now. Continue reading

Forget what you know about retirees. Here’s what they’re looking for now

Do you think working with newly retired homebuyers is challenging? Expert Luke Babich offers some insights on how to practice patience when working with this generation to find their dream home. Continue reading

Don’t leave money on the table: 3 tips for listing agents in a cooling market

Lady luck has nothing to do with that stellar price that smart agents snag for their sellers. Listing expert Julie Busby offers sound advice on how she gets top dollar for her clients even in a cooling market. Continue reading

The seller’s iron grip loosens as bidding wars ease, price cuts rise

The slowing demand for homes is affecting the balance of power between buyers and sellers, according to two new reports from Redfin. Continue reading

4 strategies to get your buyers back in the game

In a competitive marketplace, more than ever, buyers turn to experts in the field for creative, confidence-inducing solutions. Find ways to be the broker people think of when looking for answers.  Continue reading

5 must-have qualities and skills for showing a home

More than unlocking a door, buyers want their agents prepared for showings. Santiago Arana of The Agency recommends these tips to stand out. Continue reading

Want to get buyers moving? Learn their personality types

Keeping in mind the personality type of your clients can help you become perceptive and tailor your approach, so that you’re able to provide the best homebuying experience possible. Continue reading

Time to get creative: 3 strategies for finding buyers homes

Buying a home is hard, but it’s not impossible. As a knowledgeable expert with a fiduciary duty to your clients, it’s your role to help buyers weigh and evaluate their options. Continue reading