Buyers trying to cut corners? Don’t let them make these 6 mistakes Tue, 16 Jul 2019 9:54:25 Buyers often want to charge full throttle into the homebuying process with a "penny-pinching" mindset, but agents can save these clients money and heartache by taking the time to explain how shortsighted and expensive these corner-cutting tactics can be. read more»
Builder confidence rises in July Tue, 16 Jul 2019 7:14:13 The National Association of Home Builders' Housing Market Index rose to 65 points in July, according to data released Tuesday. read more»
Why the money pouring into real estate tech is ‘stupid’ Tue, 16 Jul 2019 7:14:12 In a wide-ranging interview, Patrick Stone, founder of the Williston Financial Group, shares his thoughts on real estate technology and his previous life as an oyster diver. read more»
Zillow Offers launches in Portland Tue, 16 Jul 2019 7:04:24 The push into the Pacific Northwest marks the 12th market in which the all-cash home offer service operates. read more»
How to be a rock for clients when things get shaky Tue, 16 Jul 2019 1:47:48 In light of the recent earthquakes in Southern California, there is no better time to remind ourselves of the ways in which we can educate, provide referrals and solidify client relationships on a grand scale. Here are four ideas on how to help clients prepare for "the big one."
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Why younger generations need to understand credit scores now Tue, 16 Jul 2019 0:53:23 Young consumers are blithely unaware of the importance of credit scores to their financial lives, according to recent surveys. This is troubling as Americans' debt levels reach record highs. The good news is that people tend to change their behaviors once they learn how their financial habits impact their scores. read more»
Agent/broker perspective: How brokerages can address affordable housing Tue, 16 Jul 2019 0:14:59 With each year, a successful Miami agent is seeing more of her low- and middle-income clients struggling to find reasonably priced homes they can afford — and it’s only getting worse. What can she and her broker do to better serve these clients while at the same time helping their sellers earn top dollar for their listings? read more»
Top brokerages find new ways to carve out profit Tue, 16 Jul 2019 0:01:42 According to recent data from REAL Trends, the average retained company dollar dwindled to a mere 14.8% in 2017. This is down from 22% 5 years prior. Brokerages are faced with pressures on commission splits, non-producing agents, and occupancy/payroll eating into profit margins. read more»
Looking for listings? Here’s how to find, sign and turn unlisted properties Mon, 15 Jul 2019 21:00:17 When listings are scarce, one-party listings can be a powerful tool to locate properties that are not currently listed but whose owners might be willing to sell if they receive the right offer. Here’s a solid strategy to turn unlisted properties into done deals. read more»
On the fence about ICLV? Here’s what you’ll miss … Mon, 15 Jul 2019 16:31:10 Attending Inman Connect is one of the best ways to elevate your business. If you’re on the fence about the very first Inman conference in Las Vegas, consider what you’ll miss. read more»
