How agents can adapt for AI search
As more buyers and sellers use AI tools to find agents, consistent business information, detailed reviews and a clearly defined local presence can help strengthen visibility and credibility.
Sellers may not need renovations before listing
Costly upgrades may not pay off in a price-sensitive market. Agents can help sellers focus on safety, insurance and financing issues while using cleaning, maintenance and strategic pricing to address dated features.
Foreclosed homes give buyers another path to savings
Foreclosed homes sold for a median 27.2% below their estimated value, giving cost-conscious buyers another option as listings reached a six-year high, Realtor.com reported. Economists said the increase reflects a return to more normal market conditions, not a housing crisis.
Florida condo sales grow at both ends of market
Florida’s townhouse and condo market posted a 9% year-over-year increase in second-quarter sales, with the strongest gains among properties priced below $200,000 and those selling for $1 million or more. Sales also rose sharply in several metro areas, including Panama City, Punta Gorda, Cape Coral-Fort Myers and Naples.