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How to couch armchair expert advice

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Knowing how to combat misguided viewpoints with vetted knowledge and confidence is vital. Here are eight scenarios you are likely to encounter and how to contend with them. Continue reading →

Here’s one simple thing new agents can do to avoid trouble

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Know where the line is between excellent customer service and getting into areas that are beyond the scope of a real estate agent. Here’s why agents should stay in their own lanes. Continue reading →

Miami building tragedy may change condo market forever, agents say

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The seemingly unprompted disaster has left many wondering what other secrets buildings may be hiding beneath the surface that could later lead to calamity. Continue reading →

The New Normal: Imagining the frictionless transaction of the future

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With every sight-unseen offer, iBuyer sale, Knock Home Swap and contingency-free contract that graces a seller’s inbox, one more cornerstone gets chiseled away from the foundation of the traditional sale. Continue reading →

8 things sellers need from their agents in today’s market

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In today’s market, sellers need to have realistic expectations of what’s to come. Agents who make the effort to educate their sellers will ultimately ensure the transaction flows as smoothly as possible. Here are a few things sellers should be prepared… 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 →

Avoid deal-breakers! What you should know about inspections

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Even though many buyers are opting to forgo inspections, agents still need to be familiar with them to protect their buyers as much as possible. Here are a few inspections that’ll help pinpoint problems within a property — and avoid a major deal-breake… Continue reading →

8 strategies for working around coronavirus roadblocks

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Columnist Bernice Ross reached out to the Inman Coast to Coast Facebook group this week to find out how agents are pivoting to cope with today’s COVID-19 market. Here are some workarounds for the issues agents are facing in the field. Continue reading →

7 things buyers love to point out in the final walk-through

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Don’t let last-minute snafus crimp your clients’ real estate transactions. Anticipate what could go wrong, and pay attention to the details to ensure walk-throughs are non-events. Continue reading →

Reduce escrow friction with Majordomo’s post-inspection platform

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Home inspections cause more hassles than they’re often worth. Majordomo’s quick prioritization of repairs, pricing models and other tools can help buyers better understand inspections and repair negotiations — and get you to the closing table sooner. Continue reading →