By Bill Gassett Do real estate agents make mistakes when pricing a home? Of course. This is why it's so important to go with an experienced agent and one you can trust at the same time. Related: Growing and Slowing: What to Expect for Home Prices, and Where Sometimes an agent will make a pricing mistake for no fault of their own. You'd be surprised by how many sellers...
In the business of real estate, a combination of forces impact the market and profitability. According to RISMedia's 2019 Power Broker Report, housing-related legislation is less pressing, but concerns exist, and "economic uncertainty" is one of the top two challenges for Power Brokers this year. Despite only 1.5 percent of Power Brokers challenged by changes to...
Editor's note: These quotes originally appeared in this month's edition of Real Estate magazine, which you can view here. Released last week, RISMedia's 2019 Power Broker Report ranked the nation's top real estate firms by 2018 sales volume and total transactions. The Top 1,000 Power Brokers reported a collective sales volume of $1,424,776,652,825, with NRT again...
Faced with overlapping pressures this year, Power Brokers are approaching business with a combination of fortitude, grit and wariness. According to RISMedia's 2019 Power Broker Report, 59 percent of Power Brokers have a "cautiously optimistic" outlook—an increase from 52 percent in 2018, and driven by economic uncertainty. As capital flows into the industry and...
By Meghan Belnap A cozy cabin can be a great way to spend a quiet vacation getting closer to nature. However, having one built can put people in a situation where they risk damaging the very nature they came out to enjoy. Related: How to Make Your Home Attractive to Environmentally-Conscious Buyers Thankfully, it doesn't have to be one or the other. Here...
By Jennifer Pattison Tuohy House-hunting is exciting, but it can be an exhausting process. Choosing where to live should be driven by factors like location, neighborhood and curb appeal. The last thing you should worry about is cell phone reception. If your dream home turns out to be in a cell phone dead zone, you can either switch carriers or boost the performance...
Editor's note: Watch for more detailed breakdowns and analysis of this year’s Power Broker Report in the coming days and weeks. Many couldn't believe what they were hearing. Home prices were growing at the fastest pace since 2015, far outpacing wage growth, and the word "bubble" was once again making its way into media vernacular. Could the housing market...
In December, RISMedia honored more than 230 real estate professionals as RISMedia's 2019 Real Estate Newsmakers. Each of these individuals—separated into eight categories—was either nominated by you, the RISMedia reader, or chosen by the publication’s editors. These folks made newsworthy contributions within their own communities and/or the housing industry...
Editor's note: Watch for more detailed breakdowns and analysis of this year’s Power Broker Report in the coming days and weeks. For the nation's Power Brokers, there are clear indicators of an inflection point in real estate, according to RISMedia's 31st Annual Power Broker Report, released yesterday: 2018 was a monumental year. Collectively, the Top 1,000...
By Meghan Belnap Selling a home often means getting a home inspection; in fact, only 5 percent of home purchases go through without a thorough check. This is typically paid for by the buyer, but if you're the one selling, you're going to want to ensure that the home inspection goes well. Related: Home Inspections: Items That Aren't Deal Breakers If your home doesn't...
