Author name: Szabi

Every real estate team knows the rhythm of the business. Some days you’re juggling multiple showings, client calls, and new listings. Other days, your calendar feels surprisingly open. Slow days are part of the job, but they don’t have to mean wasted time. In fact, these quieter stretches can be the perfect chance to catchRead …

Online marketing tasks real estate agents can knock out on a slow day (with a checklist) Read More »

In today’s evolving real estate market, a handshake isn’t enough to protect you or your client. This video dives into the value of your Buyer Agency Agreement (formally known as a Buyer-Broker Agreement or Buyer Representation Agreement) as more than just a form… It’s a clear, professional commitment. Similar to a listing agreement for sellersRead …

The Value Proposition of a Buyer Agency Agreement Read More »

Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates—Oct. 9, 2025 What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year mortgage rate eased this week, falling 4 basis points to 6.3%. Despite the decline, rates continue to hover within a narrow band they’ve maintained since mid-September, as markets remain in a holding pattern amid fiscal and monetary uncertaintyRead …

Mortgage Rates Slip Slightly Amid Ongoing Shutdown Read More »

October 10, 2025 Overview: – The Realtor.com® economics teamvideoupdategives you the relevant economic and real estate information you need to know each week every Friday to navigate the housing market as a homebuyer, home seller, or industry professional. – For the week ending October 10, Realtor.com®Chief Economist Danielle Halecovers what we learned from therelease ofRead …

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October 3, 2025 Overview: – The Realtor.com® economics teamvideoupdategives you the relevant economic and real estate information you need to know each week every Friday to navigate the housing market as a homebuyer, home seller, or industry professional. – For the week ending October 3, Realtor.com®Chief Economist Danielle Halecovers what we know about the laborRead …

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A consistent brand isn’t just about looking polished; it’s about building trust, recognition, and credibility in every market interaction. For brokerages and teams, that consistency hinges on having a clear visual brand toolkit that agents can (and want to) use. The challenge? Many brand kits end up buried in shared drives, packed with overly complexRead …

Visual branding 101: How to create a toolkit your agents will actually use Read More »

Considering a room revamp, but not sure where to begin—or how much to invest? In our latest series, One-Room Renos, we explore renovation projects big and small, from soft-good upgrades you can accomplish in a weekend to total overhauls that cost a small fortune and take months (or longer). Today, a young creative shares howRead …

I’m 28, Make $100K, and Spent $318K Building an ADU in My Yard Read More »

Thinking about buying a home, but not sure how to afford it? Welcome to the Down Payment Diaries, where real people spill about how they saved and splurged on their path to homeownership. If you’d like to submit your own Down Payment Diary, please fill out the form here. Today, a teacher in Maine sharesRead …

I’m 37, Make $125K, and Bought a House in Maine for $11K Down Read More »

If you are thinking about selling your home, don’t underestimate the power of scent to help buyers feel, well, at home. “Smell has a direct line to memory and emotion, so getting it right is just as important as cleaning the windows or mowing the lawn,” says Rachel Stringer, a Realtor with Raleigh Realty inRead …

The Best Scent for Selling Your House-No, It’s Not Cookies Read More »

Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates—Sept. 11, 2025 What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year mortgage rate dropped 15 basis points to 6.35% this week, following the downward trend in 10-year Treasury yields. While the CPI data showed inflation remained sticky in August, investors were already nearly certain of a Fed rate cutRead …

Mortgage Rates Drop Again to 6.35% Read More »