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Many Brokers See ‘Flip’ to Buyer’s Market in 2024

Despite broker sentiment hitting a yearly low in November—there are larger signs of positive changes in the housing market, according to RISMedia’s latest Broker Confidence Index (BCI) survey of real

Essential Readings

How Does the Escrow Company Protect the Buyer and Seller?

Congratulations. You’ve made the sale, and your buyer has paid the required earnest money. The buyer asks, “Where will those

Video Q&A: Important Considerations When Selling with Seniors

It may surprise you to learn that the largest share of home buyers (28%) and home sellers (38%)[1] are 65+

Resources on Industry Insights

A Conversation About Change: How Real Estate Agents Can Thrive in a Dynamic Market

In the ever-evolving world of real estate, the only constant is change. We...

Championing Change: The Real Estate Agent’s Role in Addressing Housing Inequities

As a real estate professional, you are an influencer in your community. You’re...

Demystifying Insurance in the Real Estate Transaction

I’ve made my career in the real estate industry: first, in mortgage and...

Agent Tips and Resources

Farming: Your Route to Market Domination

How nice would it be to establish yourself as the go-to real estate...

Meaningful Ways to Give Back at Holiday Time

Real estate is first and foremost a people business, and social responsibility is...

1031 Exchange: Recapping the Basics

Named for Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, a 1031 Exchange is...

Buying and Selling a Home

Hello, ChatGPT: Risks and Benefits in Real Estate

There’s a lot that’s being written about the new kid on the block...

Why Are Loan Approvals Harder to Get?

If you’ve observed that buyers with good credit ratings are having a tougher...

Conversation Starters: How Nostalgic Home Trends Engage Buyers and Sellers

As we journey through the delightful throwback home trends of yesteryears, we uncover...