Buyers shouldn't wait to build. Here's why
What's the best time to build, you ask? Right now. Yes, even with commodity prices up. When clients decide to build a home, there are more factors to consider than just the price of lumber
by Adam Hergenrother May 27
Pulse: What's the starkest difference in your new normal?
As a real estate agent, this past year likely reshaped certain aspects of your life and business. So, this week, we want to know: What's the biggest difference between now and before?
by Inman May 26
How to prepare your clients for natural disasters
The best way to survive a natural disaster is to take the necessary steps now and be prepared for when the unthinkable actually does occur. Here are a few things to alert your clients about
by Bernice Ross May 26
8 things sellers need from their agents in today's market
In this current market, sellers need to have realistic expectations of what's to come. Here are a few things sellers should be prepared for
by Cara Ameer May 25
Pulse: How you're advising investors on potential 1031 changes
Should investors continue with business as usual? Is 2021 the year to exchange? This week, our readers share what advice they're giving to their investor clients who are wary of potential 1031 'like-kind' exchange changes
by Inman May 25
4 tips for dealing with buyers' fears in an overheated market
Opinion
Fear commonly immobilizes buyers from making the choices that will ultimately enhance their lives. Here’s how to coach your clients to succeed despite the potential risks
by Carl Medford May 25
Get ready! 6 seller tasks that can increase a listing’s value
First impressions are everything. Make sure your listing has a lasting impact in images, during showings and when buyers roll up to the curb
by Santiago Arana May 25
10 ways your website is failing you — and how to fix them
Opinion
Keep your agent website out of the 'Google graveyard' and turn it into a lead-generating machine with these solutions for common mistakes
by Kate Hulbert May 24
6 video insights that'll shape your marketing game plan
Video is a powerful way to connect with your audience. Are you leveraging it to the max? If you're ready to level up your video marketing strategy in 2021, here, expert Adam Hamwey shares his best tips
by Rachael Hite May 24
3 steps for reevaluating your business goals
Self-evaluation is always important. With limited hours in each day, real estate agents need to figure out how to maximize what they do best. Here are a few things to consider when updating your goals for the year
by Amy Galvin May 24
Why the EB-5 program is critical to residential real estate
It's critical that the public, the residential and commercial real estate sector, and elected officials across the country understand the EB-5 Program’s benefits, the jobs it creates and saves, and the potential it has to buttress the post-COVID economic recovery
by Aaron Grau May 24
Need to dust off your LinkedIn profile? 3 steps for making it pop
If you aren't on LinkedIn already or haven't updated your profile in a while, now's the time to dive in. Here are a few ways to level up your LinkedIn game — and boost your connections
by Katie Lance May 22
How smart shades support energy efficiency during summer
Automated window treatments can go a long way in boosting a home’s energy efficiency, keeping homeowners comfortable during every season. With summer quickly approaching, here's what you should know about smart shades
by Brandon Doyle May 21
The Real Word: Is there an end date to the housing shortage?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the latest on NAR’s controversial address proposal, how long the housing shortage will last and staging in a seller’s market
by Byron Lazine May 21
Cost control time: 5 expenses indie brokers must watch closely
Not knowing your numbers and brokerage key metrics is the quickest path to business failure. Pay attention to cost control to increase your chances of growing a successful brokerage
by Erica Ramus May 20
In today's market, does down payment assistance really help?
Opinion
What we really need is more housing — especially affordable housing. Prices are still going up, and soon, there won’t be any houses priced low enough to be affordable for people who are within the income limits that qualify them for financial help
by Teresa Boardman May 20