The brokerage slowdown has begun: Mike DelPrete

The market is softening and it’s reflected in quarterly declines. Fewer transactions mean less brokerage revenue. Continue reading

Home showings see unusual drop in April. Is it a blip or something else?

Showings were down across the U.S. in April, which is strange because April is typically when the housing market hits a high point, ShowingTime President Michael Lane said. Continue reading

Reading market shifts: 3 data sets you should pay attention to

There are three key metrics that everyone in real estate needs to understand, but no one seems to be talking about. Talk to your potential clients, and arm them with the data they need to make solid decisions. Continue reading

‘Sellers are starting to freak out:’ Redfin CEO sees market slowdown

During his latest CNBC appearance, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman said rising mortgage rates, softening home price growth and changing buyer attitudes are all signs of an impending shift. Continue reading

Stop Googling ‘bubble’: Here’s why the news may be more positive than you think

Are we on the verge of another major real estate downturn? Two of America’s most notable real estate economists, Leslie Appleton-Young and John Tuccillo, weigh in with their predictions, and the news may be better than most people expect. Continue reading

5 practices for sustaining your business through any market

Although the circumstances of today’s real estate market may be distinct to the present moment, as seasoned professionals, we’ve navigated challenging markets before and come out on the other side, says Engel & Völkers Americas CEO Anthony Hitt. H… Continue reading

Buyers got cold feet? 6 objection handlers to warm ’em up

There is no question that rising interest rates have pushed us into a market shift, according to team leader Carl Medford. Here’s how to have those all-important discussions with your buyer clients about timing, markets and budget to overcome their obj… Continue reading

Oh, shift! What agents need their clients to understand fast

Given the relocation craze and the turning tides, buyers and sellers need to shift their strategies (and their etiquette) in this market. Here is what we wish clients understood right now.   Continue reading

4 selling strategies that need to shift with the market

Although the tried-and-true has its benefits, there’s nothing wrong with shaking things up and charting your own course in today’s market. Rachael Hite helps you question what you think you know about working with your clients today. Continue reading

7 ways to thrive (not just survive) in a shifting market

No matter what the market does, there are always agents who have growing businesses. Jimmy Burgess shares seven steps you can take in this shifting market to ensure that you thrive. Continue reading