The past 2 years in real estate were like a party that just kept going. Here's how to navigate what's next
By the time buyers attend the final walkthrough, they may be stressed out and nitpicking. Here are the items that may set them off, along with ways to offset their frustrations
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When the competition heats up, it's easy to get caught in the frenzy and make costly mistakes. Here's how to stay on track and keep your reputation intact
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It can be easy to get caught up in the momentum of the market and forget the person who is operating on your behalf is working tirelessly to do so
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In today's wild market, there are plenty of bad ideas on both sides of the buyer-seller equation. Here's how to correct those misconceptions so that everyone can get what they want
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The low inventory problem isn't always with the market. Sometimes it's with buyer expectations and the way you manage them (or don't) as their real estate agent
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Market shifts bring about change — good, bad and indifferent. So, what can leaders do to remain a guiding force and stay relevant?
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The Consumer Federation of America believes transaction brokerage compensation should be lower. According to this bicoastal broker, here's why that's just plain wrong
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The Consumer Federation of America criticizes transaction brokerage in Florida. Here's why this Florida-California broker says it's way off
Ensure both you and your client are protected with practically perfect contract writing using these 19 tips
There isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to helping buyers compete in an all-cash world, but these tactics and strategies will help
Educating and empowering clients will lead sellers to being comfortable with making good decisions and hopefully generating some more inventory in this challenging market. Here are a few questions they'll most likely be asking you — and how to expertly answer them
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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
The way we live, work and play has significantly changed over the past year or so, and these shifts will continue to drive luxury consumer behavior as far as how and where they choose to live. Here are a few trends you need to be ready for
Paying attention to details will create a successful photoshoot, which will hopefully lead buyers to see what they want and make an offer quickly
Details matter when you want that new listing to stand out in today's market. Here are some must-do seller prep tasks
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When clients latch onto 'facts' they’ve heard, it can be especially frustrating for agents to detangle, debug and find the way forward. Here's how to combat today's biggest myths
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Buyers are stretching their budgets more than ever, and they want the best their money can buy. If sellers want to capitalize on their homesale, they’ll have to put in the work. Here are 10 seller must-do’s and why they matter to buyers
What happens when the market starts to tilt in buyers' favor? Here's what agents need to be thinking through, preparing for and learning about to better serve their future clients
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Knowing how to combat misguided viewpoints with vetted knowledge and confidence is vital. Here's how to deal with a few common scenarios
