Today’s buyers may face limited housing options, but that hasn’t hurt many buyers’ interest in high performance homes.
What defines a high-performance home? These properties primarily offer money-saving features related to energy and water use that reduce their operating costs, and may include features that improve comfort and indoor air quality. They also go by other names, including resource-efficient homes, smart homes, or green homes.
I can easily find and speak to someone who works in a certain area by using the buyer’s rep directory on ABR.realtor.
It’s no secret that the past year has been tough for home buyers—especially first-time buyers. Elevated home prices, higher mortgage rates, and limited inventory have created significant barriers to entry, leaving many aspiring homeowners struggling to make their move. In contrast, repeat buyers have had the advantage of leveraging record equity, enabling them to purchase their next homes—often with cash.
While inventory has started to improve, challenging market conditions for buyers are expected to persist well into 2025.
With evolving client expectations and a greater emphasis on transparency, buyer’s agents must go beyond the basics to clearly articulate their value and provide best-in-class service.
For Joseph (Joe) Sinnona, ABR® course instructor, national and international speaker with Sinnona Speaks, and team leader of NorthStar @Exp Realty, mastering buyer representation is not just about completing transactions—it’s about developing confidence in what you offer, refining your business practices and building lasting client relationships.
