10 solutions for helping move-up buyers
Discuss these options with any potential move-up client to see if one of these scenarios might work for them
by Carl Medford Jan 21
'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
by Daniel Houston Dec 28
Win the winter sales slowdown with these 5 cozy real estate listing tips
Sellers that 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
by Daniel Houston Dec 13
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
by Daniel Houston Nov 11
Get top dollar fast: 10 things sellers need from their agents now
Opinion
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
by Cara Ameer Nov 6
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
by Daniel Houston Oct 15
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
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
by Jay Thompson Sep 8
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
by Daniel Houston Aug 26
When sellers use hidden cameras, sometimes their agent is the target
For reasons ranging from safety during showings to snooping on their own agents, homesellers dish on why they do or don't use hidden cameras
by Daniel Houston Aug 3
Home office eclipses short commute as a buyer must-have, agents say
Nearly 60% of agents surveyed by HomeLight said they expect a home office to be a top priority for buyers in a post-vaccine landscape
by Daniel Houston Jul 21
The New Normal: What if sellers become complacent?
Opinion
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?
by Cara Ameer Jun 11
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
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