What’s hot (and what’s not) with today’s contract terms

As interest rates rise and the market shifts, some contract terms have become irrelevant, at least for the time being. Here’s what’s hot and what’s not when negotiating offers today. Continue reading

New Agent Lifesaver: What do I do when another agent fails to disclose property defects?

What do you do when you find out that the agent on the other side of the transaction has not disclosed major property defects? The answer isn’t as easy as you think. Continue reading

Help your buyers decide whether or not to waive the appraisal contingency

The appraisal is a key component in many real estate contracts, and knowing the pros and cons of contingencies can impact your transaction outcome. Expert Bill Gassett shares his industry knowledge about the basics of what your clients need to know bef… Continue reading

That’s a deal-breaker! 15 reasons buyers are backing out

The recent uptick in canceled contracts reveals that buyers with tepid toes have begun actively looking for valid ways to terminate their purchase, writes mega team leader Carl Medford. Here is his list of top 15 potential deal-breakers. Continue reading

How to use a multiple-offer mindset in every bidding scenario

Closing on a home takes effort, strategy and skill. Expert and team leader Tom Toole says that if the sizzling markets of the past two years have taught us anything, it’s this: never assume your offer is the only one. Continue reading

Buyers are still competing. Here’s how to best help them

Even though the market is cooling, low inventory will continue to drive competitive offers. Try these strategies to help them come out on top. Continue reading

7 tips for Realtors to avoid legal and ethical snags

Honesty, transparency and responsibility are key to avoiding legal and ethical missteps. Luke Babich offers timeless advice for how to stay on the right path. Continue reading

Get top dollar fast: 10 things sellers need from their agents now

As we transition out of an intense seller’s market, agents need to dust off the fundamentals and adapt them to the local market, property types and sellers to give their clients the back-to-basics guidance they need right now. Here are 10 things seller… Continue reading

Pending home sales beat projections following 2 months of declines: NAR

Pending home sales finally saw some positive growth in August, following two consecutive months of declines in June and July, the National Association of Realtors reported. Continue reading