November is Homebuyers and Sellers Month. Make sure you understand what your clients are looking for and get the resources you need to assist them through their buying or selling process.
GET TO KNOW THE AVERAGE HOMEBUYER & SELLER
Each year, NAR releases an annual Homebuyers and Sellers report, which looks at the characteristics and demographics of buyers and sellers, as well their use of real estate professionals during the process. Check out the 2021 report here, and get to know the average buyer and seller in the infographic below.
Get Exclusive Insight About Millennials In Our Series with Freddie Mac
Learn the latest trends and data on specific consumer and housing segments! During this four-part educational series, join CAR and Freddie Mac for consumer insights you can apply to your business in 2023.
This month’s topic is understanding Millennials. As the largest share of the new homebuying population, Millennials are a critical borrower segment. We’ll look at Millennial demographic research and get actionable data and insights about the borrower of the future.
COURSES TO STRENGTHEN YOUR EXPERTISE ABOUT BUYERS & SELLERS
Our affiliated school, the REALTORS® Real Estate School, offers two courses, one focusing on buyers and the other sellers, to strengthen your skills and expertise.
- Accredited Buyer’s Representative Designation
- Seller Representative Specialist Designation
RESOURCES FOR EVERY STEP OF THE HOMEOWNERSHIP JOURNEY: BUYSELLOWNCHICAGO.COM
A vital part of creating a healthy housing market is empowering homebuyers, sellers and owners to be as well informed as possible. BuySellOwnChicago.com, our new consumer website, allows you to do just that, giving you the tools and content you need to be a trusted advisor for your clients, housing all the information they may need for every step of the process. Common questions that come up during the transaction are broken down into easily consumable material, from articles to infographics and a variety of other shareable content.
The site is broken down into four areas of information: Buying, Selling, Owning and Community.
Check out what’s available on the site and start sharing the content with your clients!
Videos, Podcasts & Other Homebuying & Selling Resources
Looking for other resources to read, watch or listen to related to homebuying and selling? We’ve got you covered!
- A Guide to Short Sales & Foreclosure Transactions
- Hit a Listing Home Run
- How to Navigate Multiple Offers
- Nine Ways to Be Your Clients’ Best Resource and Take Your Listings to the Next Level
- Your Guide to Homeownership Assistance Grants, Loans & Programs