The real estate industry often seems to thrive on exclusivity and a lack of transparency, with certain brokers and agencies gaining reputation boosts from having access to in-the-know listings, while certain properties gain the allure of being semi-private. However, as the term implies, exclusive listings can exclude others, which goes
At the beginning of the year, I laid out three reasons why I expected the real estate bull market to continue in 2019, and so far this year, my predictions have generally trended in the right direction. However, market conditions are pointing in several uneven ways, and while I generally
Time for changeThe real estate industry is long overdue for change as the traditional model for buying and selling homes has felt dated, inefficient and expensive for consumers. With the existing model, home listings are all funneled through a single conglomerate known as the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) where real
If you search for posts on FSBO or for sale by owner, many of the top results will say things like, “Under NO Circumstances Should You EVER Sell Your Own Home – Here’s Why.” Well, we’re here to tell you that under no circumstances should you take those blog
It has historically been a common sales tactic to delete your home listing off the MLS and re-list it as if it’s new to get more buyer traffic. But is it effective? Let’s take a detailed look at this common real estate myth. In short, the answer is
You may have heard from neighbors or realtors that your local market is hot, hot, hot and homes are selling in just a couple of days. While that may be true in a few select cases, it’s certainly not the norm. Let’s take a look at the reality
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to have an open house if you’re selling your own home. In fact, an open house might actually just be a waste of time. Not convinced? Check out these common open house myths. Myth 1: Open Houses Benefit the Seller Real