Whether you’re a seasoned buyer’s agent or just starting out, you know that every day in this business brings its fair share of surprises. When we asked you to share your most comical or surprising experiences when working with buyers, you didn’t disappoint! Get ready to laugh as we present some of the best stories we’ve received. It’s a perfect way to wrap up the year and celebrate the resilience, humor, and camaraderie of the ABR® community.
ABR® Stories
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Why I earned my ABR®
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...my ABR® designation instills confidence that I’ve spent time learning how to represent buyers in their most significant financial decision to date.
Angela Green, ABR®, MRPMetrowest and Central, MA
Member News
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Building Your Pipeline
Read moreIn light of the current market dynamics and shifting industry norms, it’s critical for buyer agents to prioritize building and nurturing their client pipeline like never before. With severely limited inventory, high interest rates, and high prices, the home search can be a lengthy and uncertain process for many buyers.
Even if you have a healthy number of buyer-clients you’re currently working with, they may be slower to get to the closing table—if at all!
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Low Inventory and Overcoming Implicit Bias
Read moreIt’s clear that 2023 was challenging for homebuyers and agents alike, but 2024 market forecasts signal increased buyer activity.
In the recent “NAR Real Estate Forecast Summit,” NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun reported that the number of existing-home sales declined an estimated 18% in 2023 after another near 18% drop in home sales in 2022. That puts 2023 on track as the worst year for home sales since 2008 and 1995.
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