Fall has been ‘sneaky good’ for buyers, but the ‘warm-up is not guaranteed to last’

Easing mortgage rates and flat home price growth led to a win for homebuyers in October, according to Zillow. However, future volatility may put buyers back on the sidelines. Continue reading

Tensions run high as buyers and sellers battle for ‘the driver’s seat’

Do buyers or sellers have the upper hand? Three real estate brokers explain why it’s an impossible question to answer and how they’re helping clients navigate a fragmented market by managing expectations and smart negotiations. Continue reading

Anywhere’s Sherry Chris reveals how ‘strategy wins’ in a downturn

At Connect, Anywhere Expansion Brands CEO Sherry Chris, a 35-year real estate vet, shared how strategic growth, better value propositions and positive thinking gives brokers the upper hand. Continue reading

3 leaders reveal the ‘blessing and curse’ of the fall housing market

During their latest Connect Now appearances on Tuesday, Tommy Choi, Quintavius Burdette and Vanessa Bergmark share their unique challenges as the market shifts and how they’re preparing their clients for success. Continue reading

This is the best time for homebuyers’ agents to lock in a deal this fall

Realtor.com’s “Best Time to Buy” report revealed Sept. 25 to Oct. 1 is the best time for buyers to seize early-season savings as rising mortgage rates and booming inflation clobber demand. Continue reading

Sellers are banking on red-hot buyer demand this fall: realtor.com

Despite the return of housing market seasonality, homesellers are still expecting a red-hot fall and winter homebuying season similar to 2020, according to realtor.com’s latest survey released on Thursday. Continue reading

5 top agents share how they’re preparing for fall success

We talked to five top agents from across the country to find out how they’re getting creative with marketing, creating opportunities, and relying on tried-and-true business tactics to ensure a successful fourth quarter with deals are as plentiful as th… Continue reading