Home office eclipses short commute as a buyer must-have, agents say

Nearly 60 percent of agents surveyed by Homelight said they expect a home office to be a top priority for buyers in a post-vaccine landscape. Continue reading

Homebuyer pool set to expand with mortgage alternatives: CEOs

The CEOs of Divvy Homes and HomeLight said during Connect Now that they can help agents’ clients negotiate challenging market conditions. Continue reading

Staying connected yields results

Staying connected to a supportive professional community is crucial for real estate professionals everywhere. It’s essential to creative problem-solving, finding inspiration, and continuing to grow. How do you plan to do that going forward? Continue reading

Leaders from KW, BHHS, HomeLight, HighNote, and more will speak at Connect Now

Join us virtually on July 20 to learn how the top performers in real estate are innovating and growing, no matter how challenging and competitive the market gets. Continue reading

HomeLight brings its cash offer and trade-in offerings to Texas

Starting this week, buyers and sellers in Dallas, Austin and Houston can use HomeLight’s flagship services. The startup is now in 16 markets nationwide. Continue reading

Bubble trouble: 4 stats that’ll give you hope (and 4 that won’t)

There are signs of trouble, but vaccinations are up, spending on home construction is up, and overall, there’s reason to believe the market will improve. Continue reading

Stressed out? How to cope with today’s low-inventory market

Almost everyone today is struggling with this low-inventory, high-demand market. So, if you want to stand out from the competition and win more listings, here are some powerful ways to do it. Continue reading

The 3 biggest alternative financing methods disrupting real estate

In a Connect Now session, Clelia Peters shared what agents need to know about the major players in transaction facilitation, mortgage alternatives and home equity access. Continue reading

A sea change is coming to home financing

A slew of newer companies are trying to reinvent how home purchases are financed. That doesn’t mean the 30-year mortgage is disappearing, but it does hint at more choices for consumers of the future. Continue reading

11 objection handling scripts agents need today

When it comes to working with buyers, objections are buying signs. Your role is to uncover their concerns, address them and move your clients forward in making the purchase. Here are a few important scripts to keep handy. Continue reading