The bidding war is over. Some of the decisions made are harder to undo. As an agent or broker, is it part of your professional obligation to discuss where the buyer might be in five years financially and family-wise? Probably, even if it might occasionally put them off a purchase. A recent survey of 1,000…
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According to Opendoor’s July 2026 housing guide, September through November offers a favorable balance between available homes and prices, as summer listings remain on the market and buyer competition eases. A study found that since 2021, the traditional summer housing peak has shifted earlier toward spring. Researchers identified stronger spring activity in home prices and…
Pricing discussions with sellers is both an art and a science. Comparable listings data have always played a key role in determining asking price, as do algorithmic tools like automated valuation models (AVMs), but real estate agents say those values are a useful starting point—not a final valuation. That’s where their local knowledge about a…
Do you record all your back and forths with clients? If not, you may want to reconsider, as they can provide key points upon later review, especially when there is not full clarity on some specifics. More urgently, they can help avoid issues ranging from simple disagreements about what was said or, even potentially significant…
Editor’s note: This is part two of a two-part story on builder incentives. Part one focused on a builder’s point of view when it came to incentives. As another low-and-slow year for housing comes to a close, and with mortgage rates weighing on affordability, there can be real value out there for buyers interested in…
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It’s good for Jason Tsalkas that he fully understands his father’s Greek heritage, lest he be a bit blue at not receiving the kudos a son might expect from his dad after accomplishing what he has. After all, not only did Tsalkas choose to change careers and pivot into real estate, as did his father,…
If there’s one thing buyers don’t want after closing, it’s finding out that the costs to own and maintain their new home are not what they’d expected. They’re higher, and sometimes much higher. That’s why it’s imperative for you as their trusted agent to help determine future finances and share the information with them before…
One in five prospective buyers and current homeowners used AI tools or chatbots for housing research during the previous year, according to Bank of America’s 2026 Homebuyer Insights Report. Usage reached 32% among Gen Z and 28% among millennials. Of those who used AI, 57% asked it to estimate affordability, mortgage payments or closing costs.…
While September may be recognized as Realtor® Safety Month, safety should be a top priority every day of the year—a year-round commitment that involves creating safer practices, stronger awareness and a culture of preparedness for those who work in the industry. Today, that means being aware of more than just your physical surroundings when meeting…
Carter Clark Broker/Owner/President Weichert, Realtors® – The Griffin Company Fayetteville, Arkansas https://www.weichertgriffin.com Regions served: Northwest Arkansas and Southwest Missouri Years in real estate: 23 Number of offices: 4 Number of agents: 236 Favorite part of your job: Working with our agents to help them grow their business, learn how to prospect and be customer-centric. Most…
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