Could your lender co-marketing violate RESPA? The Download

Learn more about a North Carolina “pay-for-play” scheme, and get new ideas for optimizing your marketing while providing clients with the finance-related guidance they need. Continue reading

Love is blind, but FICO isn’t: Guiding couples with mismatched credit

Agents need to talk with buyer clients about credit and financing early in the process, Lindsey Harn writes, to avoid disappointment later. Continue reading

Multi-gen mayhem: Selling a home with 4 generations of input

An organized and proactive process can help keep the peace between family members and sell your client’s home efficiently, Lindsey Harn writes. Continue reading

How changing demographics are reshaping the luxury market

As millennials and Gen Z take center stage in luxury homeownership, the industry will have to adapt to meet the needs of these buyers, Lindsey Harn writes. They want spaces that align with their values, needs and ambitions. Continue reading

Helping clients navigate the battleground of divorce listings

For divorcing couples trying to sell their home in today’s market, certified Divorce Real Estate Expert Lindsey Harn writes, the right agent can make all the difference between chaos and clarity, conflict and closure. Continue reading

3 housing market myths that persist post-election

Worried about the election’s impact on interest rates and the housing market? Don’t be. According to Lindsey Harn, the same fundamentals that drive the market at other times are in operation during election years. Continue reading

10 practical tips for helping families with kids have a smooth move

Staying positive and patient can make it easier for families with children to experience a good move, Lindsey Harn writes, and real estate agents can help. Continue reading

Credit reports should be non-negotiable in divorce proceedings

Credit reports offer a wealth of valuable insights and can be especially important in evaluating client needs post-divorce, Lindsey Harn writes. Continue reading

Splitting up: Navigating the division of property for divorcing clients

Patience, collaboration and clear communication, Lindsey Harn writes, can help you help your divorcing clients navigate the rocky shoals of dividing their real estate holdings. Continue reading

Here’s what to know to unlock the value in an ADU

New Inman contributor Lindsey Harn writes that accessory dwelling units offer a wide variety of benefits for all kinds of renters, from college students to elderly family members. Continue reading