While the real estate market is slowly morphing from an unprecedentedly strong sellers’ market into more of a buyers’ market, buyers continue to face unrelenting headwinds. Because of a historically high housing shortage, demand remains high, along with interest rates. Because of this dichotomy, home prices in many areas remain stubbornly high. However, there are a number of ways you can help your buyers minimize costs when it comes to buying a home. Following are four essential steps you can take to get your buyers the best deal: … [Read more...] about How to get your Buyers the Best Deal
What Today’s Buyers Want in Home Design
Building trends are evolving substantially, thanks to the global pandemic. As remote working and at-home schooling became a “thing” during the pandemic, making your home a complete refuge from an uncertain world was—and still is-- all the rage. Homes that offer complete refuge-factor amenities are selling faster—and for more money—than those that don’t. Following is what today’s home buyers want in home design: … [Read more...] about What Today’s Buyers Want in Home Design
The Art of the Open House
If you’ve been in real estate long enough, you know the difference between a “meh” open house and an “omg” open house. Regardless of the price point, there is an art to a well-crafted, results-driven open house. Becoming that rock-star listing agent means that you have mastered the art of the open house. But if you’re not quite there yet, let’s go over some of the must-dos when it comes to a great open house. Following are thirteen things you can do to master the art of the open house: … [Read more...] about The Art of the Open House
How a Home Warranty Helps Close Deals
Statistics show that adding a home warranty plan to your listings can help sell homes faster and for more money. Additionally, having a home warranty in place brings peace of mind to all involved: your seller, your buyer, and you, the real estate agent. Here's how a home warranty helps close deals: … [Read more...] about How a Home Warranty Helps Close Deals
Get Back to Basics in Real Estate
Whether the housing market is hot or cold or somewhere in between, consistently practicing solid real estate basics will ensure your success as an agent. But what does it mean to “get back to basics” in real estate? Following is a blueprint that outlines the basics of real estate that never go out of style regardless of market dynamics. … [Read more...] about Get Back to Basics in Real Estate