• Learn about the Fed rate and what it means for real estate.
  • A 0.25 percent increase isn't enough to significantly change interest rates.
  • Be the authority. Call your clients, and let them know you are here for them.

As Realtors, our job is to educate our clients, and that means learning about things that aren’t in your wheelhouse.

A 0.25 basis point move is not enough to significantly change interest rates. Could they move? Sure. Should they move? Yes. We have a whole generation that thinks 3 percent is normal, and it’s just not. The Fed rate and saving rates need to move for the good of the economy.

So right now, you should call your clients, and let them know what’s happening. Make it clear that you’re there for them because they might be slightly panicking.

[Tweet “Call clients, let them know what’s happening and that you’re there for them.”]

Leigh Brown is a full-time residential Realtor, speaker, coach and smartass. She works in the Charlotte NC market with Re/Max Executive Realty and can be reached @leighbrown on all networks.

Email Leigh Brown.

Show Comments Hide Comments
Sign up for Inman’s Morning Headlines
What you need to know to start your day with all the latest industry developments
By submitting your email address, you agree to receive marketing emails from Inman.
Success!
Thank you for subscribing to Morning Headlines.
Back to top
×
Log in
If you created your account with Google or Facebook
Don't have an account?
Forgot your password?
No Problem

Simply enter the email address you used to create your account and click "Reset Password". You will receive additional instructions via email.

Forgot your username? If so please contact customer support at (510) 658-9252

Password Reset Confirmation

Password Reset Instructions have been sent to

Subscribe to The Weekender
Get the week's leading headlines delivered straight to your inbox.
Top headlines from around the real estate industry. Breaking news as it happens.
15 stories covering tech, special reports, video and opinion.
Unique features from hacker profiles to portal watch and video interviews.
Unique features from hacker profiles to portal watch and video interviews.
It looks like you’re already a Select Member!
To subscribe to exclusive newsletters, visit your email preferences in the account settings.
Up-to-the-minute news and interviews in your inbox, ticket discounts for Inman events and more
1-Step CheckoutPay with a credit card
By continuing, you agree to Inman’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

You will be charged . Your subscription will automatically renew for on . For more details on our payment terms and how to cancel, click here.

Interested in a group subscription?
Finish setting up your subscription
×