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4 common buyer objections and how to resolve them

Feb 19, 2024

When buyers express reluctance, they’re not necessarily telling you they don’t want to move forward, Luke Babich writes. Sometimes, they’re asking you to help them move forward.

8 things to consider before becoming a landlord

Feb 19, 2024

Becoming a landlord can be a promising avenue for generating passive income and building wealth — but it's not without challenges.

6 scripts agents need for a time such as this

Feb 18, 2024

Meeting the unique needs of buyers and sellers today means knowing just what to say to generate important dialogues. Jimmy Burgess offers scripts that resonate in our current market moment.

WATCH: Robert Reffkin talks portals, agents, the NYC subway

Feb 17, 2024

In a recent appearance at Inman Connect New York, the Compass CEO discussed his company's ongoing industry dominance and came out in favor of Homes.com in the portal wars.

Buyer agents are already cutting commissions: The Download

Feb 17, 2024

In the post-Sitzer world we now live in, agents and brokers are already dealing with the new reality by cutting buyer commissions to the bone.

NAR hits back following ‘external commentary’ critical of the group

Feb 17, 2024

NAR Interim CEO Nykia Wright sent a letter on Friday following a critical article in the Wall Street Journal, and in the wake of news the U.S. Department of Justice wants big changes in real estate.

Higharc $53M Series B timed with growth in new-home sales

Feb 16, 2024

Construction technology company Higharc closed a $53 million Series B round of financing led by Spark Capital and Pillar VC.

Hiarc $53M Series B timed with growth in new-home sales

Feb 16, 2024

Construction technology company Hiarc closed a $53 million Series B round of financing led by Spark Capital and Pillar VC.

Rising rates and home prices stifle January market: Redfin

Feb 16, 2024

The Federal Reserve's policy shift depressed homebuyer and homeseller activity in January, according to Redfin. Monthly new and active listing growth dropped to the lowest levels since last summer.

New-home sales off to a roaring start with record January bump

Feb 16, 2024

Loan applications for new-home purchases were up 19 percent from a year ago in January, according to an MBA survey of builders that's been an accurate predictor of trends.

New agent survival guide: Here are 6 mistakes and how to avoid them

Feb 16, 2024

Now Streaming! Gain expert advice from industry leaders on navigating common pitfalls faced by new agents, and learn best practices to ensure success in 2024.

DOJ to Nosalek judge: Broker commissions should be decoupled

Feb 16, 2024

The Department of Justice said a proposed settlement in the major antitrust lawsuit might itself violate federal law and said buyers should negotiate their broker's commission directly.