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Posts published in “homebuying”
Are real estate commissions going down? Not so much
By The Citizen on August 12, 2021
If home prices are at an all-time high, how can we say that commissions are going down? Here’s what agents might not be noticing when…
The New Normal: What if buyers no longer needed hand-holding?
By The Citizen on June 7, 2021
Heated demand and short inventory are shaping our post-pandemic world, but thanks to increased technology and changed expectations, the end result might just be better…
How to execute an effective walk-through inspection
By The Citizen on June 7, 2021
A walk-through inspection won’t uncover everything a full inspection would, but it can still help reduce buyer risk in a hot market. Here’s how to…
5 reasons buying sight unseen isn’t as risky as you think
By The Citizen on May 29, 2021
Homes.com conducted a survey of 1,500 visitors that discovered 42 percent of buyers are willing to buy a home sight unseen. Here’s why that number…
4 tips for dealing with buyers’ fears in an overheated market
By The Citizen on May 25, 2021
Fear commonly immobilizes buyers from making the choices that will ultimately enhance their lives. Here’s how to coach your clients to succeed despite the potential…
10 tips for working with picky homebuyer clients
By The Citizen on May 3, 2021
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions of a person’s life. Being a good agent means offering your expertise and honest opinions…
A Coldwell Banker broker shares what it’s like to be a seller right now
By The Citizen on April 30, 2021
Kris Darwin, a Coldwell Banker sales manager in Louisiana, shares how an agent’s sales pitch taught her an important lesson about relationships and empathy. Source:…
The buyer’s agent who padlocked the gate: Stories from the wild world of real estate
By The Citizen on April 30, 2021
Have you heard the latest boots-on-the-ground, can-you-believe-it story? Here are some of the most unusual and bizarre tales from the front lines of the current…
8 ways to help homebuyers through an as-is purchase
By The Citizen on April 27, 2021
As-is sales are always ripe for complications in markets that typically entertain repairs and concessions after the inspection period. Agents need to make sure clients…