Avoid buyer’s remorse: Prepare your clients for the true cost of homeownership

Buying a home is considered one of the most significant milestones of adult life, yet many homeowners are troubled by buyer’s remorse. Here’s how to better prepare buyers for the costs of homeownership. Continue reading

Don’t wait, create! Help find hidden inventory for your buyers

Many agents are struggling with finding listings for their buyers. Team leader Tom Toole offers scripts and strategies to find additional inventory in any market. Continue reading

Under what circumstances are you willing to negotiate commission? Pulse

For some agents and brokers, the very idea of negotiating commission is taboo. For others, negotiation, even on commission is always on the table, especially in hyper-competitive markets. Continue reading

Use seller leasebacks to give your clients more options

Providing creative solutions to buyers and sellers, such as leasebacks, is a tangible way to add value and create opportunities, according to team leader Julie Busby. Sellers on the fence about selling are much more willing to try if they understand al… Continue reading

How to help a homebuyer sweeten an offer — without going too far

Contingency clauses are there to protect buyers and shouldn’t be dropped lightly. Here’s how agents can help advise clients navigating the tricky situations that offer-sweeteners can create. Continue reading

Zillow flexes in the face of a cooling market: DelPrete

Zillow and Realtor.com’s Q1 results shine a light on two key factors: overall revenue growth is slowing in a cooling market, and Zillow’s next-gen lead gen business, Zillow Flex, is building momentum. Continue reading

Why my opinion on Roe v. Wade doesn’t matter

Although the overturning of Roe v. Wade promises to have a massive cultural impact, some experts also posit an impact on migration patterns. Jay Thompson looks at the evidence (or lack thereof) to determine the likelihood of market disruption based on … Continue reading

Working with sellers in a market shift: 7 dos and don’ts

This is not a case of Chicken Little crying, “The sky is falling,” says team leader Carl Medford. We are headed into a real shift, and those who embrace the new reality, effectively coach their clients and respond the quickest will come out ahead. Continue reading

Passing the exam: How do we treat LGBTQ+ clients and colleagues?

According to Ryan Weyandt, CEO of The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, we are experiencing “a midterm exam for humanity.” Find out how the industry can do a better job of working with LGBTQ+ colleagues and serving all clients. Continue reading

3 ways to keep your team engaged, happy and productive during the ‘Great Resignation’ 

According to management consultant Marion Weiler, the Great Resignation means that you need to pay extra attention to your team. Here, she shares some ways to shift your focus so that your staff stays loyal and doesn’t start looking elsewhere.
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