🏠 Looking to buy a property? Here are key questions for agents:

📞 Communication Strategy: How do you keep me informed? When will I hear from you? Preferred communication methods?

💼 Boosting Offer Success: What's your plan to improve my offer's acceptance odds? How do you prepare agreement submissions?

🔍 New Listings Updates: How will you notify me about new homes hitting the market?

📈 Market Insights: Can you explain the current market situation? Share your successful methods for guiding buyers.

🔄 Buying Process: Help me understand the steps involved. Provide insights into market trends, lending processes, and address my concerns.

🏆 Expertise Matters: Identify an agent committed to finding your ideal home. 🏡

The Way You Present Offers MATTERS. Amazing team member Zahra got her clients offer accepted in a competitive situation with these strategies...

📑 Organized Approach:

Combine documents into one file for clarity.

💌 Personalized Cover Letter:

Summarize key points, thank them, and highlight buyer's love for the home.

🤝 Building Relationships:

Connect with the listing agent for an edge.

Increase your offer acceptance rate with these tips. Stay organized, communicate with your buyers, and foster strong connections with listing agents. They can make a big difference!

Are your interview questions up to par when selecting an agent to sell your home?

If you're a home seller, the interview process just got tougher. You need to be armed with the right questions to secure the best agent for the job.

Considering over 70% of people hire the first agent they meet, it's essential to ask yourself: Am I exploring all options or settling too soon?

Client reviews matter. Can they provide them? How many successful home sales have they achieved in the last year?

Don't settle for an agent who only does a few transactions annually. Look for a team that's actively selling properties daily.

Crucial question: What's their plan to ensure your home sells quickly and at the best price?

Marketing is key. How do they attract buyers? What strategies do they use, including video and photography?

Lastly, discuss pricing strategy. Their insight can lead to the best outcome for you.

These insightful questions help identify true professionals in the field and lead you to the perfect agent for your home sale.

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👉 This weeks topic recap:

• Housing affordability is lower than in 2006

• Tom Ferry’s top issues facing real estate agents

• When optimism becomes a problem…

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In today's housing landscape, 82% of homeowners feel trapped in their properties due to uncertain mortgage rates and market conditions. While many want to move, financial concerns and future uncertainties hold them back. 😞

Experts predict a potential market shift with decreasing rates in the near future, unleashing pent-up demand and transformative changes. 👀

To prepare, engage in meaningful conversations with potential sellers. Understand their motivations, preferred timeframe, and address any concerns, like mortgage rate worries. As a trusted agent, provide accurate market insights to dispel misconceptions. 👏

Embrace a seller-focused approach and genuine interactions for success in navigating the evolving market of 2023 and beyond. 🏡

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We're halfway through the year, and the market's telling us a story. Sales are down by 23.8%-27.5%, new listings have decreased 17.9%-27.5%, and pending sales are down 17%-25.7%. The pace has slowed, but there's a bright side—more homes on the market due to this slower pace.

Median sale prices have risen by 3.4%-5.1% in suburban counties, while Philly experienced a 4.4% dip. Days on the market are becoming seller-friendly, dropping to 16-17 days in suburbs and 41 days in Philadelphia in July.

Sellers, it's an opportune moment with the asking price received ranging from 100.2% to 102% in suburbs and 94.6% in Philly. For buyers, less competition is apparent due to higher rates, but consider future savings if rates drop.

Remember, partnering with local experts is key. The market's nuanced, and seizing the right moment matters. 🏡📈

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👉 This weeks topic recap:

🍂 • Cooling housing market this Fall

🔮 • Real Estate agents to keep eye on future

🔍 • Cyber Security or OOO emails

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real estate industry, client management, dealing with adversity, real estate transactions, negotiation tactics, overcoming obstacles, agent experiences, communication skills, problem-solving techniques, client emotions

🏠 Wondering about future mortgage rates? 📈 Experts are buzzing about 2024 and 2025. 📊

🔍 I dug into 8 predictions from Mortgage Bankers Association, Goldman Sachs, and more. They anticipate rates to drop between 5.9% to 6.6% by the end of 2023. 📉

🏡 The housing market is shifting, homes take longer to sell, and inventory gets competitive. ⏳

💪 Sellers might face more competition as low rates approach. Buyers could gain the edge, especially as rates ease. 🏡

📣 Remember, these forecasts aren't set in stone, but staying informed is key to navigating the market wisely. 🤓

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Stay up to date on all the latest topics while Tom Toole, Sarah Tymon and Stacey Mitchell give our community a place to learn about the real estate market and industry trends on Toole Time Real Estate Radio...

Tune in LIVE on WWDB-AM 860 and the Tom Toole Sales Group Facebook page EVERY TUESDAY @3:00PM!

This weeks topic recap:

• Seller strike and lock in effect

• Listing attraction for agents

• First State Brewing Company

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