Written by Eric A. Trotz Key takeaways It’s appropriate to discuss your market knowledge with appraisers, but you cannot demand a particular value for your listing. Learn the guidelines that an appraiser is required to follow so you can recommend reasonable comps. Educate your clients on how to best prepare for the appraisal, which isn’t much […]
Real estate pros can share this information with their sellers to ensure their estate sale runs smoothly. Written by David Blue The pandemic ignited a surge in home buying that we haven’t seen since 2006. A rise in remote work opportunities, a desire to relocate to less densely populated areas, and a large percentage of the […]
Written by Carl Medford: Despite the daily onslaught of market disruptors seeking to remove Realtors from the equation, there will always be a need for the personal touch in walking clients through the sale or purchase of their most important asset. My doorbell rang a few days ago, and an alert popped up on my phone. […]
by Kyle Hiscock. There are many questions homeowners ask themselves during the selling process. “How much will my home sell for?” “How much should I list my home for?” “Who should I select as a real estate agent to sell my home?” “What if the real estate agent overprices my home?” Last but not least, “Is this a good […]
There are many obstacles that can derail an inspection, especially in today’s COVID-19 climate. As an agent, you should step in and offer sellers advice on what to do to make the process go a bit smoother, by Cara Ameer Although it feels like years ago, it was only a few months back that I […]
By Melissa Dittmann Tracey As the effects of the pandemic continue, nine in 10 REALTORS® say their housing markets are in recovery mode, with many even saying their markets are hotter now than a year ago, recent member surveys from the National Association of REALTORS® show. “The delayed spring market is definitely occurring now in […]
Less than 10 percent of for sale by owner sellers actually succeed, but what is it, actually, that prevents FSBO sellers from being able to close their property sale? BY BILL GASSETT Selling your home without the help of a real estate agent can seem like a good idea. In an ideal world, homeowners would save a […]
Low supply and high demand will drive the housing market amidst age milestones for millennials and baby boomers BY MARIAN MCPHERSON Historically low mortgage rates, booming home price growth, inadequate inventory levels, and debates about crumbling affordability ruled the 2019 housing market. As the new year draws closer with rumors of a global recession and uncertainty generated by an impending election, one can imagine just […]
Following a wave of headlines about open house-related crime, agents say safety issues are a growing concern BYJIM DALRYMPLE II Jen Geisinger was holding an open house alone about a decade ago when she heard what sounded like someone rummaging through the master bathroom’s medicine cabinet. r “I started up the steps, because the master was […]
By Charles Muotoh When you first put your house on the market, you might be hopeful for a quick sale—especially if you’ve put a lot of money into improving the house over the years and if the neighborhood is one that has historically attracted a lot of buyers. While you shouldn’t panic if the house doesn’t sell […]
