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

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

Pulse: Readers share their top tips for investors

What do investors need to know before making the leap in this market? From figuring out their end goal and timing to getting educated on local and state laws, here are the tips our readers are offering their clients today. Continue reading

5 assumptions that can harm your clients and hurt your commission

With the current market moving at such a frenetic pace, it’s easy to simply assume you know what’s going on and act accordingly. The problem is that by making certain assumptions, you can actually harm your clients and your commission. Continue reading

NAR: Housing market is ‘topping out’ due to inventory shortage

Lawrence Yun, chief economist for NAR, reports that the GDP is back to its pre-pandemic peak, consumers are ready to spend their stimulus checks and single-family housing starts are ramping up. Continue reading

Pulse: What’s your top tip for investors?

This week, we’re asking our readers: What should investors purchasing new properties know right now? How are you guiding them and setting them up for success in today’s market? Continue reading

Pulse: Readers share their tips for second-homebuyers

In today’s market, how are agents helping buyers looking to invest in getaway properties? This week, our readers share why working with the right agent — with a well-rounded knowledge of the market — matters. Continue reading

Pulse: What’s your top tip for second-homebuyers?

With lockdowns and remote work becoming the norm, it’s no surprise demand for second homes spiked during the pandemic. So, how are you helping buyers wanting to purchase getaways right now? Continue reading

The Inman Handbook on how to juggle multiple offers

With some agents seeing upwards of 20 or more offers on their listings in today’s market, the process can quickly become overwhelming for everyone involved. Here’s how to sift through what’s important and help sellers make the best decision. Continue reading

What’s the dark side of record-low interest rates? Here are 5 problems

You might automatically think that low interest rates would be wonderful. Unfortunately, there is a dark side as well that’s producing a significant rift across the country between the haves and have-nots. Continue reading

Pulse: Readers share how they’re overcoming the bidding war objection

This week, our readers share how they’re working with buyers to set expectations about bidding wars and multiple-offer situations — a common objection in today’s fierce market. Continue reading