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Real estate agents wonder if inventory levels will ever return to ‘normal’

Housing Wire

Nationwide, pre-pandemic the first week of February typically marks the lowest point for housing inventory during the year, as sellers return to the market in time for spring, but since the onset of the pandemic this predictable trend has been thrown out the window. “ What happened to ‘normal’?

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

Housing Wire

I can also provide expert advice about renovations and the potential return on investment — where to get the biggest bang for your buck — or simply answer any questions you have about the market. Call or text me with any real estate questions! You’ll want to include the list price, sale price, and days on market.

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9 innovative strategies to get more real estate seller leads in 2024

Housing Wire

With low housing inventory nationwide, agents are using innovative ways to find real estate seller leads and convert them into listings. While marketing to your sphere of influence, networking, and direct mail campaigns work, they can be time-consuming and they don’t always yield quick results.

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‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

Housing Wire

At this early stage, it’s unclear how such commissions would be paid since buyers could pay their agents out of their pockets or negotiate commissions as a seller concession in the closing costs. You should be finding buyers before real estate agents anyway.” Caccia said that 80% of his business comes from buyers’ agents.

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8 best places to buy real estate leads in 2023

Housing Wire

Real estate agents are always looking for vetted, high-quality leads — and especially so during 2023 market conditions. These providers offer a rapid and cost-effective means for real estate agents to gather a list of potential clients and ultimately boost sales.

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6 strategies to get more from your MLS searches

Housing Wire

Real estate agents and brokers , are you relying solely on that buyer drip you set up for your motivated and qualified clients? Are they out there knocking on doors, sending letters and going to new builds, FSBOs and open houses? Tim and Julie Harris host a podcast for real estate professionals.

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The Complete Guide to Virtual House Hunting During COVID-19

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Although certain things, such as crowded open houses, will be off-limits for the time being, it’s still entirely possible to buy a new home. Check out these resources from Cleveland Appraisal Blog regarding virtual tools for all of your real estate needs! – Real Estate Decoded, by John Wake.

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