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A Coldwell Banker broker shares what it’s like to be a seller right now

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Kris Darwin, a Coldwell Banker sales manager in Louisiana, shares how an agent’s sales pitch taught her an important lesson about relationships and empathy. Continue reading →

The buyer’s agent who padlocked the gate: Stories from the wild world of real estate

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Have you heard the latest boots-on-the-ground, can-you-believe-it story? Here are some of the most unusual and bizarre tales from the front lines of the current mad market. Continue reading →

8 ways to help homebuyers through an as-is purchase

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As-is sales are always ripe for complications in markets that typically entertain repairs and concessions after the inspection period. Agents need to make sure clients are as prepared as possible before going into a multiple-offer situation. Here’s how. Continue reading →

Buy and build with Welcome Homes’ online new construction platform

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Welcome Homes augments a streamlined business plan with dynamic 3D visualization to let new homebuyers build and buy directly from their browsers. Continue reading →

4 client questions every team member should be prepared to answer

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How you respond to clients matters. When you can answer their questions with confidence and clarity, they will put their trust in you and your team to do the best job possible. Here are a few common questions clients will — at one point or another — as… Continue reading →

Will rising mortgage rates affect appetite for homebuying?

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Vaccinations and stimulus measures are fueling optimism for an epic economic rebound, and there are other factors at play. Here is a look at how the housing market has fared over the past year and what to expect. Continue reading →

COVID vaccinations give Americans more confidence in housing

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Fannie Mae’s Home Price Sentiment Index increased by 5.2 points from February to 81.7 in March. Year over year, the index is up 0.9 points. Continue reading →

Work smarter! 10 creative ways to reuse and repurpose your evergreen content

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Creating fresh and unique content is not easy, and it can be quite time-consuming. Recycling content reduces the effort required; allows you to expand your reach across multiple platforms; and gives consumers, prospects, and search engines what they’re… Continue reading →

New to real estate? How to guide clients through homebuying

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As a real estate pro, it’s your job to help clients pinpoint what they want and then help them find it. If you’re a newly minted agent, here’s what you should be doing throughout your clients’ homebuying journey. Continue reading →

How the coronavirus pandemic is changing home financing

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Vishal Garg and Adena Hefets discussed how the pandemic is impacting financing for homebuyers during a panel titled “Advances in Ways to Buy a Home.” Continue reading →