Many buyers want their homes to be outfitted with smart technology, but most homes don’t have it, according to a consumer survey from The Demand Institute. It’s an opportunity for sellers. Seventy-three percent of consumers agreed that having home automation

What do seniors look for in a neighborhood? It’s a smart question for real estate agents to ask, considering the rapid growth of the country’s 65-and-older population. In 2014, 46.2 million people in the U.S. were at least 65

We’ll begin with an obvious fact – listing descriptions are important. Indeed, according to the 2016 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers from the National Association of Realtors, a whopping 84 percent of prospective homebuyers think detailed information about a

Nearly half of Americans either have or hope to invest soon in smart home technology, a Coldwell Banker survey found. They probably don’t know that the smart home feature the survey found “most appealing” to homebuyers can be hacked.

Chicago Agent (CA): What is the significance of Title III crowdfunding in regards to the real estate market? Ron Miller (RM): The significance of Title III is that it’s really the first time in 80 years that non-accredited investors,

Realtor.com and Yelp have partnered to give consumers easier access to neighborhood trend data – and agents could benefit. “Deciding on a potential neighborhood is often the first step in the home buying process,” says Ryan O’Hara, chief executive officer

Boston Agent (BA): If you could, speculate a worst-case scenario for what Brexit could mean for the country’s residential real estate market? Abby Shemesh (AS): That’s a good question. As far as real estate, I don’t really see a

Fannie Mae introduced its HomeReady mortgage last year as an inexpensive lending option that allows borrowers to come in with as little as 3 percent down. Now it’s making “enhancements” to that option, and that could mean more affordable financing

Just as everyone has an opinion on weather and sports, viewpoints abound on real estate, particularly the methods and prices one should demand when selling a home. Because of that, your seller clients are likely barraged by misguided advice from

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today proposed new updates to TRID intended to formalize guidance in the rule, and provide clarity and certainty. The point is to help facilitate compliance within the mortgage industry. “The Bureau’s rules are designed

Boston Agent (BA): Colliers recently cited Boston as one of the top five markets for international consumers. Why is Boston so popular on the international real estate scene? Ruth Kennedy Sudduth (RKS): Boston’s educational institutions are the primary draw,

In the real estate business, agents have to strike a balance between engaging clients on a personal level and employing the sales tactics that will get a home sold. We asked Brian Rayl, a Realtor with Keller Williams who

Real estate is a people business, and unfortunately, dealing with people can be dangerous. Agents need to make their safety a priority, because not every brokerage will do it for them. According to a report from the National Association

Boston Agent (BA): What are your expectations for agents in 2016, as you begin the loan process with a client? Amy Tierce (AT): Agents need to stay close to the mortgage process. We like to say it takes a

Below are just a few of the questions agents need to ask to assess potential clients’ current situation, motivation, and timeline. How long have you been looking for a new home? How soon do you hope to move? Have

The Internet is such a great place. You get to see how everyone you know is living such a perfect life! Their kids and spouses and parents are just perfect! Real estate is so busy! That house is so perfect!