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

99 blog ideas for buyers 

Good content introduces you to potential clients, builds brand awareness and codifies your value, while prospecting for you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Yet one of the biggest pain points agents have is coming up with topics to write about. Here ar… Continue reading

Florida cities see heightened interest from buyers on the move

Three Florida cities found themselves among the top migration destinations for Redfin website users in July. Continue reading

Extreme seller’s market shows more signs of leveling off: Redfin

The typical home price has been holding roughly steady for weeks as inventory continues its slow path to recovery. Continue reading