How agents can help their clients become homeowners in 2026

With affordability continuing to challenge first-time buyers, agents can stand out by helping clients think creatively about what’s possible, ERA’s Alex Vidal writes. Continue reading

Smart strategies in a higher-rate market: How buyers can still win

Don’t leave buyers high and dry amid higher interest rates, coach Verl Workman writes. Develop financial and negotiation strategies to tap into the market, and help clients win. Continue reading

How the escrow process offers a chance to show your value: Step 7

Just like in school, group projects can be stressful. In Part 7 of her eight-part series, Cassie Walker Johnson helps you pull the moving parts of the escrow process together. Continue reading

On ‘Education Day,’ buyers teach you what they really want: Step 4

In Part 4 of her eight-part series, Cassie Walker Johnson shares a plan for “Education Day,” when buyers finally get to look at homes and figure out what features matter most. Continue reading

7 ways to be a better buyer’s agent as 2025 winds down

As a buyer’s agent, coach Verl Workman writes, you need to be a strategist, specialist and options dealer for your clients so that they can overcome today’s market challenges. Continue reading

How to help buyers understand interest-only mortgages

Understanding the ins and outs of financing options, including interest-only mortgages, makes you a valuable resource for educating your clients, Clever’s Luke Babich writes. Continue reading

10 ways to help real estate clients overcome commitment issues

Buying or selling a property is a big decision, coach Darryl Davis writes, and giving clients the time and space they need to make their decision is important. Continue reading

How to turn these 7 buyer objections into trust indicators

Instill confidence in your buyer clients when you come to them prepared to answer questions and offer reassurance, coach Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading

How to get buyers to sign a buyer-broker agreement (and actually thank you for it)

A signed agreement doesn’t hold a buyer hostage; it’s a tool that explains your duties and obligations to them. Broker Holly Brink tells you how to position it with confidence and clarity. Continue reading

How to help your buyers avoid costly mortgage mistakes

When buyers plan and have the right people on their side, mortgage expert Phil Crescenzo Jr. writes, they can stay in control, and the rest becomes a lot less stressful. Continue reading