By Daniel Bortz | Source: Realtor.com Selling a home might not seem like rocket science, but rest assured, there’s a lot to consider—and a lot of money on the line. As such, home sellers can really sabotage their own efforts in so many ways. Curious about what could go wrong? Check out these six classic ways home sellers bungle their prospects so you don’t […]

By Celeste Perron | Source: Realtor.com What is a passive house? It’s a home designed to require minimal heating or cooling, making it an eco-friendly and economical choice for home buyers. While passive houses might not sound all that exciting, they’re stirring up plenty of buzz within real estate circles—and that could mean you’ll see a lot more of them in the near future. So […]

By Julie Sprankles | Source: Apartment Therapy If you’re in the market for a house, first of all, congrats! Buying a home is one of the most rewarding — albeit at times exasperating — things you’ll do in your life. By the time you’re ready to buy, you likely have a sufficient grasp on the […]

Photo Via Tesla As battery costs drop, sustainable residential and commercial power becomes a much better deal By Patrick Sisson | Source: Curbed As the cost of solar and wind power continues to drop, sustainable energy is in the middle of a growth spurt. And one of the technologies that may fuel the next phase of sustainable power for homes, […]

By Daniel Bortz | Source: realtor.com Getting a mortgage is, by general consensus, the most treacherous part of buying a home. In a recent survey, 42% of home buyers said they found the mortgage experience “stressful,” and 32% found it “complicated.” Even lenders agree that it’s often a struggle. “A lot can go wrong,” says Staci Titsworth, regional manager at PNC […]

By Barbara Eldredge | Source: Curbed Tesla’s solar products tend to make huge splashes online, but soon they’ll also get some big-box presence. Tesla has announced that it will be rolling out its solar products—including its solar panels, Powerwall home batteries, and potentially solar roof tiles down the line—at 800 Home Depot stores across the U.S. Read More…

By Amy Puchaty | Source: Inman News We’ve scoured the social media guides, tracked down the experts and sifted through the flashy add-ons to bring you the top 10 hidden Facebook features, tips and tricks every real estate agent should know going into 2018. Without further ado, we’ll get right into it — because let’s face it […]

By Adrian Fisher | Source: REALTORMag Case studies are some of the most effective content marketing tactics, which is why businesspeople from every industry constantly ask for feedback and quotes from clients. And it’s no different in real estate. When potential customers can hear from a third party what it’s like to work with you, […]

The rising cities, tech centers, and Texas boomtowns set to make news this year By Patrick Sisson | Source: Curbed.com If the flocks of cranes dotting skylines across the U.S.—and rising real estate prices— are any indication, now seems like the right time to be developing downtown. The housing market has plenty of momentum, and so-called second-tier […]

By Sam Benson | Souce: Inman News Dealing with difficult buyers doesn’t mean you will not have an enjoyable transaction process. It means you will spend more time educating and holding your clients’ hand, and that’s OK. It’s part of the gig. When other real estate agents come to me with challenges, most of the time it […]