Which professional services can agents recommend to homeowners? Helping your clients buy their home is just one step on the road to professional success. The most successful real estate pros know that extending the relationship past the sale is crucial. As homeowners begin their home ownership journey, they’ll likely need help finding the best qualified […]
The 5 best move-in tips to give your Buyers After your Buyers sign the paperwork, move their belongings, and settle into their new home, they’ll likely ask, “Now what?” Home ownership brings a lot of added responsibilities for Buyers, some they may have never had before. Here are five of the best move-in tips for […]
3 home breakdowns to prepare your clients for Many homeowners assume that the house they’re buying or selling won’t experience breakdowns. But home breakdowns are fairly common, and in the worst cases, they can derail a sale. Knowing what’s most likely to break down can protect Sellers while their house is on the market. It […]
5 summer staging tips for first-time home Sellers Staging and selling a home in the summertime is typically a smart idea. But there are a few things you’ll need to account for as you stage your home. From heat to bugs to sanitation, summertime selling brings its own set of challenges. Here are five summer […]
Should buyers waive a home inspection as a buying strategy? In a Seller’s market, Buyers often need to make concessions to get their dream home. For example, Buyers may pay more than the asking price and sometimes go over their budget. But is waiving a home inspection a concession your Buyers should make? Let’s look […]
Addressing breaches in real estate contracts Most Buyers and Sellers expect the home sale to go relatively smoothly. However, sometimes Buyers can hit a bump in the road if the Seller decides to back out. This can be due to a better offer, a life-changing circumstance, or simply cold feet. When Sellers suddenly back out […]
How real estate agents can manage a bidding war Bidding wars are likely to define the summer. Coming into 2020, housing inventory was low. Lack of inventory got even worse as COVID-19 spread, with many Sellers choosing to delist their homes. Now, with some parts of the country starting to reopen, more Sellers choosing to […]
6 tips for relisting a home (especially during COVID-19) Delisting a home has become unfortunately common for Sellers in 2020. Between state-mandated lockdowns and general fear about COVID-19, delistings skyrocketed from March through May. Now, demand for housing is heating back up, with some reports estimating that housing demand is 25% higher than it was […]
How a home warranty speaks to millennial Buyers’ needs In general, your millennial Buyers look for three things in a home: affordability, reliability, and move-in readiness. As the largest group of first-time Buyers, millennials appreciate real estate pros who can guide them through the uncertainties of home ownership. Let’s look at some ways you can […]
What homeowners want for their homes in 2020 Some homeowner wants are timeless, while others are a product of the times. In 2020, there are 5 things homeowners said they wanted to change about their homes, according to a Realtor.com study. As an agent, it’s good for you to know what potential Buyers want and […]
