House made famous by ‘Home Alone’ hits market for $5.25M

The red brick Georgian mansion, known by children all over the world as Kevin McCallister’s home, is back on the market after 12 years and comes with a large Kevin Lego figure for the home theater. Continue reading

Multiple offers? Here’s how to write a competitive contract and win

From financing to contingencies, Eric Bramlett walks you through creating a compelling contract to come out on top in multiple offer scenarios. Continue reading

How to use a multiple-offer mindset in every bidding scenario

Closing on a home takes effort, strategy and skill. Expert and team leader Tom Toole says that if the sizzling markets of the past two years have taught us anything, it’s this: never assume your offer is the only one. Continue reading

Affordable where? Fed efforts to cool the market still don’t create affordable housing

Although the Fed’s move to calm the market is a step in the right direction, it may not ultimately have much effect on affordability. Anthony West outlines the factors that are contributing to ongoing home value increases. Continue reading

Real estate market shift ahoy? The Real Word

This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss recent numbers that suggest an imminent market shift, mastermind theory and the Marketeer of the Week. Continue reading

‘It saves an absurd amount of time. It’s a game-changer.’

Offer Manager by ShowingTime simplifies the offer review process as well as streamlines communications with the agents who had to give their own clients the bad news of their rejected offers. Continue reading

7 tips for Realtors to avoid legal and ethical snags

Honesty, transparency and responsibility are key to avoiding legal and ethical missteps. Luke Babich offers timeless advice for how to stay on the right path. Continue reading

Competence beats cash: 7 steps for writing winning offers

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to write an offer that does not need to be countered or corrected, according to Carl Medford. These seven elements will increase your buyer’s chance of winning out, even over cash offers. Continue reading

Offers are just the beginning: How to get top dollar for sellers

Is your seller receiving a high number of multiple offers? Here’s how mega team leader Carl Medford ensures his sellers are completely satisfied that they got the best price and terms possible. Continue reading

It’s a jungle out there: 4 tips for mentally preparing buyers

From coaching buyers on how to best present an offer to instilling trust in the process, mentally preparing buyers on what to expect is one of the most crucial jobs an agent will have throughout a client’s journey. Continue reading