9 contract terms that win sellers over

In low-inventory, ultra-competitive markets like the one we’re currently experiencing, buyers and their agents are coming up with a host of creative contract terms to help sway sellers. Here are a few. Continue reading

Buyers in bidding war? 15 tactics to help them stand out to a seller

Although the real estate market is red-hot, we can improve our buyers’ odds by presenting a deal that directly helps the sellers. Addressing price, time, convenience and certainty can position our buyers to win the home, and building relationships with… Continue reading

32% of first-time buyers get financial help from a relative or friend: NAR

Limited income was the most cited factor holding back non-homeowners from saving, according to a new survey by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

Why isn’t buying a house more like shopping at Amazon?

There’s no rhyme or reason in the world why the homebuying and selling process should be so archaic, inefficient and painful for consumers. Whoever can race to address these issues first will dominate the future of the real estate business. Continue reading

Tech, teams and the total cost of competing

On the heels of Inman Connect, I’ve never been more certain that big money is not the solution to simplifying the real estate ecosystem and improving the customer journey. The hostility between industry leaders is escalating. Continue reading