Home office eclipses short commute as a buyer must-have, agents say

Nearly 60 percent of agents surveyed by Homelight said they expect a home office to be a top priority for buyers in a post-vaccine landscape. Continue reading

The New Normal: What if buyers no longer needed hand-holding?

Heated demand and short inventory are shaping our post-pandemic world, but thanks to increased technology and changed expectations, the end result might just be better for agents in the long run. Dig into the New Normal, and join us next week at Inman … Continue reading

4 tips for dealing with buyers’ fears in an overheated market

Fear commonly immobilizes buyers from making the choices that will ultimately enhance their lives. Here’s how to coach your clients to succeed despite the potential risks.  Continue reading

10 credit mistakes that could cost buyers their dream home

Buyers have been known to let the excitement of buying a home cloud their judgment. Here are 10 ways you can help keep your clients on track to prevent them from blowing up their chances of owning a home. Continue reading

9 ways buyers sabotage their home purchase

Over the years, we’ve seen tons of advice on what homebuyers shouldn’t do — opening up new lines of credit, changing jobs, taking out loans are all no-nos. But here we’ll expand on some more self-destructive behaviors buyers can’t seem to resist. … Continue reading

7 reasons for-sale-by-owners fail

Homeowners are often tempted to sell their homes on their own, but do they really have the time and expertise to get top dollar for their property? Often the answer is no. Here are the top seven reasons these transactions so often fail. Continue reading

7 reasons for-sale-by-owners fail

Homeowners are often tempted to sell their homes on their own, but do they really have the time and expertise to get top dollar for their property? Often the answer is no. Here are the top seven reasons these transactions so often fail. Continue reading

How to get resistant buyers to sign a buyer-broker agreement

By entering into a buyer-broker agreement, you’ll ensure that you’re not wasting your time in the sometimes long home-search process. How do you sway hesitant prospects into signing a buyer-broker agreement? Use these talking points to show prospective… Continue reading

The Real Word: Are you ready to get out of real estate?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, Byron and Nicole take the quiz  to find out if they are retirement-ready. Continue reading

How to suss out the ‘looky-loos’ from actual prospects

As agents, we often have to deal with insincere people who are not serious about purchasing or selling properties. Here’s how to spot them and prevent them from wasting your precious time. Continue reading