Posts from November 17th, 2020

There's no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed day-to-day life in America. But how has it changed the experience and process of selling a home?

The 2020 National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers compared home sellers before and during/after COVID-19. Some of their key findings included:

• Homeowners wanted to sell both before and after COVID hit—but their reasons for wanting to sell changed. Prior to April 2020, the most common reason homeowners wanted to sell their home was to be closer to friends and family. After COVID hit, homeowners were much more likely to report selling because their house was too small.
• More sellers relied on technol...

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It's probably just making small talk, but there are certain questions people seem to always ask real estate agents at holiday gatherings, cocktail parties, weddings, and even funerals.

So, with Thanksgiving just days away, here are a few of the questions that seem to be commonly asked… and why you shouldn't ask them.

#1 "You still doin' real estate?"

I know it doesn't sound like a horrible question. It probably isn't a question people think twice about asking… just making conversation.

But it's essentially saying you never expected the person to make it in the business. Like you'd be somewhat surprised if they say yes.

It also inadvertently suggests that you don't view it as a true career.

It's a hard business. It takes a lot to make a go of it. People do come and go quite quickly and often. So it helps when agents feel the love and support of people close to them. And even though this question seems so innocent, it's also one th...

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