As fall sales head toward the winter slump, you may find yourself looking for ways to make a few more sales and stay on your lead list’s radar through the holidays. One great method is to share helpful real estate stories through your email program,…
How to Help a “Boomerang Buyer”
How to Help a “Boomerang Buyer”
It’s 2017, and that means many Americans who were hardest hit by the Great Recession have had time to reestablish their credit and may be thinking about owning a home again. These boomerang buyers—former homeowners looking to reenter the market after having been sidelined by…
Home Tour Tip: Entertain the Kids!
Home Tour Tip: Entertain the Kids!
If your clients ever have trouble entertaining young children during a model home tour, here’s your chance to be their hero! Bring along a few home-themed coloring sheets and crayons or colored pencils and ask them how they would decorate their dream home. The prospect of…
A home is one of the largest financial and emotional investments many people will make in their lifetime. Is it any wonder that when it’s time to move on, a home seller might have difficulty viewing things objectively? Here are a couple of common situations…
6 Real Estate Articles to Share this Summer
6 Real Estate Articles to Share this Summer
Looking for articles to share with your clients (and potential clients)? Don’t forget about our homebuyer blog, Homeward™! It’s full of stories for house hunters, home sellers and homeowners alike. Feel free to link them from your social media accounts, blog or emails as a…
10 Reasons Buyers Love New Homes
10 Reasons Buyers Love New Homes
Whether you’re new to selling new homes, or just need a refresher, here’s a handy infographic to help you communicate the value of new construction to your clients. For more in-depth information, tips and tools, be sure to download our free Selling New Homes Guide,…
Student Loan Debt and Homeownership
Student Loan Debt and Homeownership
Having a college education is very valuable. Unfortunately, the price tag often reflects this, and navigating post-graduation financial waters can be tricky. That being said, student loan debt shouldn’t be a barrier to homeownership. There are ways to balance the responsibility of paying off student…
Prepare Your Buyers for a Seller’s Market
Prepare Your Buyers for a Seller’s Market
Your clients (especially first-time buyers) may not be prepared for the fast-paced, competitive nature of buying a home in a seller’s market. Fortunately, we’ve got a new guide for that! Homebuying in a Competitive Market is free to download and includes tips to help buyers:…
Myths About Working with a Homebuilder
Myths About Working with a Homebuilder
Ahem. Let’s take a moment to clear up a few things you (or your clients) might have heard about working with a homebuilder. Builders “steal” customers. FALSE. Homebuilders understand and appreciate that real estate agents are vital to bringing traffic into their communities and buyers…
How to Write Better House Listings
How to Write Better House Listings
The photography’s on point. The asking price is right. All you need now is a killer property description. Boost your house listings from good to great with the following tips! Be selective. Your description doesn’t have to encompass everything and the kitchen sink (though, if…