Tag Archives: homebuying

The 7 must-have real estate sales success fundamentals

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on The 7 must-have real estate sales success fundamentals

Wondering if you have the right stuff for a career in real estate? Trainer and author Bernice Ross offers seven chracteristics that signal success. Continue reading →

Sellers outnumber buyers by 36% — but that figure is starting to shrink

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Sellers outnumber buyers by 36% — but that figure is starting to shrink

In the past two months, the total number of homesellers in the market has fallen from a peak of 1.96 million in May to 1.95 million in July, Redfin reported. As sellers realize that homebuyers have the upper hand now, some are opting out of the market … Continue reading →

A bitter pill: More US consumers swallow higher rates, eye homes

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on A bitter pill: More US consumers swallow higher rates, eye homes

For years, high home prices and mortgage rates have driven consumers from the housing market. That intimidation factor might be fading, Intel’s latest survey of 3,000 working adults found. Continue reading →

How to help buyers understand interest-only mortgages

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on How to help buyers understand interest-only mortgages

Understanding the ins and outs of financing options, including interest-only mortgages, makes you a valuable resource for educating your clients, Clever’s Luke Babich writes. Continue reading →

How to turn these 7 buyer objections into trust indicators

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on How to turn these 7 buyer objections into trust indicators

Instill confidence in your buyer clients when you come to them prepared to answer questions and offer reassurance, coach Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading →

3 CEOs talk change, affordability, NAR and end-to-end systems

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on 3 CEOs talk change, affordability, NAR and end-to-end systems

Industry leaders James Dwiggins, Michael Valdes and Mike Miedler got candid on the last day of Inman Connect San Diego, saying the industry has lost sight of its purpose amid commission lawsuits and company rivalries. Continue reading →

Realtor.com CEO is ready to ‘turn off’ Clear Cooperation debate

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Realtor.com CEO is ready to ‘turn off’ Clear Cooperation debate

At Inman Connect San Diego, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales said it’s time to turn the page on Clear Cooperation and focus on solving issues that will improve consumers’ main challenge — affordability. Continue reading →

Brad Inman to agents: AI will eliminate the great Clear Cooperation debate

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Brad Inman to agents: AI will eliminate the great Clear Cooperation debate

The Inman News founder painted a picture at Inman Connect San Diego on Thursday of a future in which AI brings homes directly to consumers and makes the transaction easier and more joyful. Continue reading →

June contract signings signal rock-bottom end to 2025

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on June contract signings signal rock-bottom end to 2025

Pending home sales dropped on a monthly and annual basis in June, according to the National Association of Realtors. Economists are split on what the decline means for the market as homebuyers navigate wider economic fears. Continue reading →

Many buyers think home prices will only rise. Is that a safe bet?

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Many buyers think home prices will only rise. Is that a safe bet?

A new survey of thousands of U.S. consumers by Inman and Dig Insights suggests that many homebuyers are spurred to enter an unaffordable market by the assumption that things can only get worse. Continue reading →