Creating social proof around your services is one of the keys to real estate success, but asking for testimonials can be uncomfortable even if you’ve provided a great experience for your clients. Real estate agents in general tend to be “givers” and nurturing our client relationships always comes first. So, it’s not surprising that asking […]
2020 Forecast Shows Continued Home Price Appreciation
Questions continue to rise around where home prices will head in 2020. The latest forecast from CoreLogic shows continued appreciation at 5.4% over the next year: Additionally, ARCH Mortgage Insurance Company in their current Housing and Mortgage Market Review revealed their latest ARCH Risk Index, which estimates the probability of home prices being lower in […]
Where is the Housing Market Headed in 2020? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: Interest rates will be lower than they have been since before 1980 at 3.8% and are projected to remain steady throughout 2020! According to CoreLogic, home prices will appreciate at a rate of 5.4% over the course of the year. Experts predict that the number of homes sold next year will be equal […]
3 Reasons Why You Need to Include Inactive Listings in Your Marketing Strategy
Any luxury real estate agent knows that the amount of work that goes into selling a luxury home can be daunting. There are so many details to include, lots of people to communicate with, and a laundry list of to-do’s that go beyond the closing. When we finally get to those “under contract” or “pending” […]
5,300 Reasons to Be Happy You’re a Homeowner
Studies have shown that, in many cases, the largest asset a family owns is the house they live in. Over the last twelve months, that asset has gained substantial value. CoreLogic just released their 2019 3rd Quarter Homeowner Equity Insights Report. The report revealed that: “U.S. homeowners with mortgages (roughly 64% of all properties) have […]
The Biggest Issue Facing Housing Next Year
This coming year the housing market will be defined by 3 things- inventory, interest rates, and appreciation. But the biggest issue the housing market will face in 2020 is an inventory shortage. There aren’t enough homes on the market for buyers, especially on the lower end of the market. This is a topic that has […]
Increasing Conversions at Luxury Open Houses
Those of you who know me know I’m passionate about open house conversion. When I got started in the real estate business at the age of 18, I didn’t have any great leads. I didn’t have any money to spend on marketing, but I needed to meet people. I needed to meet buyers and sellers […]
3 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling a Home in 2020
It’s exciting to put a house on the market and to think about making new memories in new spaces, but we can have deep sentimental attachments to the homes we’re leaving behind, too. Growing emotions can help or hinder a sale, depending on how we manage them. When it comes to the bottom line, homeowners […]
December Luxury Market Report
The Institute’s Luxury Market Report is your guide to an analysis on the trends and comparative data on the top-residential markets throughout Canada and the United States. This month’s report reviews the current statistics for the luxury market. It shows a market that has remained consistent during 2019, with increasing inventory in the last few months […]
December 2019: The Buyer Stakes Are High Because Inventory Is Low
The reality of what we’re seeing this month is that homes are selling fast. In today’s strong seller’s market, bidding wars are common and expected with starter or entry-level homes. In most areas of the country, first-time buyers have been met with fierce competition throughout their homebuying experience. Some have been out-bid multiple times before […]
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