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Market Perspective


Defining Success for You
Once you’ve completed a transaction, how do you know if you’ve delivered a positive customer experience? By measuring it ...
May 22, 20241 min read


Set Realistic Client Expectations
Your customer’s definition of success is about more than just achieving a singular goal; it’s about helping them make informed decisions ...
May 22, 20241 min read


Go the Extra Mile
One way to earn customers’ trust is to demonstrate a level of local expertise your competitors can’t touch. Be the person who knows which...
May 22, 20241 min read


Cultivate Relationships, Not Sales
No one likes a hard sell. If your first response to a customer inquiry is a list of reasons why they should hire you, be prepared for ...
May 22, 20241 min read


Build a Winning Team
It's no secret that real estate is not a one-person show. The assistants, business partners, and other service providers you work with ...
May 22, 20241 min read


Make First Impressions Count
A customer’s experience with you starts before they even reach out to you. Whether a buyer or seller was referred to you by a past...
May 22, 20241 min read


Going Beyond Customer Satisfaction
As a service professional, you’ve likely prioritized “customer satisfaction” since day one. But have you really evaluated ...
May 22, 20241 min read


4 Goals to Help You Finish the Year Strong
It’s hard to believe, but 2024 is more than halfway over. It’s the perfect time to check in on the goals you set back in January...
May 22, 20242 min read


Inflation Below Expectations
Over the past week, the major economic data was weaker than expected. Inflation and consumer spending fell short of the forecasts of leading
May 15, 20242 min read


Labor Market Eases
Over the past week, the major economic data was weaker than expected. In particular, the tight labor market finally showed some signs of eas
May 8, 20242 min read


Housing Inventory by the Numbers
National housing inventory is up 31.9% YoY. 24 weeks of YoY increases. But much of this growth is concentrated in Texas and Florida.
May 8, 20241 min read


Fed Holds Steady
The biggest economic news over the past week, Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting, revealed no major surprises. The most significant reports
May 1, 20242 min read


Home Sales Mixed
With little major economic news, it was a quiet week for mortgage markets. The most significant reports came from the housing sector and had
Apr 24, 20242 min read


Consumer Spending Jumps
Yet another stronger than expected economic report took its toll on mortgage markets over the past week. Similar to the latest inflation...
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Navigate Tricky Conversations with These Dynamic Scripts
An effective script can make a difficult or uncomfortable interaction feel like a smooth segue into connecting with people and strengthening
Apr 12, 20242 min read
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