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

6 tips for giving out-of-town buyers next-level service

If you’re helping buyers look for homes from a distance, with only a short trip to make their final decision in person, here’s how to create systems and processes to make working with out-of-town buyers more effective, efficient and rewarding. Continue reading

Helping real estate clients choose their ideal neighborhood

Neighborhood quality is subjective, yet Realtors cannot recommend a neighborhood or steer clients into or out of a particular neighborhood, according to broker Teresa Boardman. Here’s what to do instead. Continue reading

Buyers are still fighting hard, despite costly home payments

The monthly payment on a typical home is 50 percent pricier than it would have been a year ago, yet competition remains fierce. Continue reading

The secret to generating more ‘offer-ready’ buyers

Do you have buyers who are on the fence about writing an offer? Bernice Ross interviews Andrew Flachner of RealScout on how to get your buyers “offer ready.” Continue reading

Win the winter sales slowdown with these 5 cozy real estate listing tips

Sellers who highlight their home’s coziest winter features can stand out in what is traditionally considered a slower time for sales, according to a new analysis from Zillow released Monday. Continue reading

Clients may peek online, but 9 in 10 still turn to an agent: survey

A recent survey of thousands of buyers and sellers found they overwhelmingly work with agents, even as their attitudes have shifted. Continue reading