‘For sale by owner’ homes hit 40-year low. Is it even worth the effort?

Most homeowners who forego an agent are selling to someone they know, leaving a small group that fends for themselves on the open market, several new reports reveal. Continue reading

Win the winter sales slowdown with these 5 cozy real estate listing tips

Sellers who highlight their home’s coziest winter features can stand out in what is traditionally considered a slower time for sales, according to a new analysis from Zillow released Monday. Continue reading

Clients may peek online, but 9 in 10 still turn to an agent: survey

A recent survey of thousands of buyers and sellers found they overwhelmingly work with agents, even as their attitudes have shifted. Continue reading

Get top dollar fast: 10 things sellers need from their agents now

As we transition out of an intense seller’s market, agents need to dust off the fundamentals and adapt them to the local market, property types and sellers to give their clients the back-to-basics guidance they need right now. Here are 10 things seller… Continue reading

As list prices continue to soar, not all homebuyers are willing to play ball

Homesellers have been pushing list prices to new heights, but a report released Thursday by OJO Labs indicates buyers aren’t as eager to shell out for the pricier pads. Continue reading

Give clients a standout experience! 5 customer service must-do’s

Providing outstanding customer service that helps create memorable experiences for your clients is absolutely paramount in our industry. Here’s how you can ensure a positive and value-driven buying and selling experience. Continue reading

99 more blog ideas — for sellers

Here are 99 ideas for blog topics that can reach real estate sellers. These content ideas are useful for all online mediums — don’t limit yourself to blog posts. Continue reading

Extreme seller’s market shows more signs of leveling off: Redfin

The typical home price has been holding roughly steady for weeks as inventory continues its slow path to recovery. Continue reading

Home office eclipses short commute as a buyer must-have, agents say

Nearly 60 percent of agents surveyed by Homelight said they expect a home office to be a top priority for buyers in a post-vaccine landscape. Continue reading

The New Normal: What if sellers become complacent?

The pandemic dramatically shortened the listing and selling process, and forced buyers to become decisive about what they want. Now that sellers have gotten a taste of it, will they become unrealistically overconfident? Continue reading