by Robert Smith | Apr 9, 2026 | Information for Real Estate Agents-Brokers, Real Estate, Real Estate Industry Insights
Key Takeaways Pocket listings sold for about 1.7% more The advantage comes from avoiding negotiation They often sell faster Luxury homes can see significantly higher premiums Clear Cooperation reduced—but did not eliminate—the strategy How a listing enters the market...
by Robert Smith | Mar 23, 2026 | Opinion, Real Estate
Key Points for Agents The listing agent often carries the upfront cost and risk of bringing a property to market. Listings generate buyer attention and opportunity—but that value is increasingly captured by others. Portals, brokerages, and platforms often control the...
by Robert Smith | Mar 8, 2026 | Real Estate Industry Insights, Real Estate
Key Points for Agents"List to Last" once meant listings generated multiple transactions for the listing agent.Before portals, most buyer inquiries went directly to the listing agent.Today many buyer inquiries flow through portals such as Zillow.Agents often pay...
by Robert Smith | Feb 25, 2026 | Information for Real Estate Agents-Brokers, Real Estate, Tips for Real Estate Agents
🚩 Kickback Red Flags If any of the situations below come up, pause and get guidance before moving forward. “Don’t worry about disclosing this…” Payment offered after the transaction closes Compensation tied to a referral but no written agreement “Marketing”...
by Robert Smith | Feb 18, 2026 | Housing Market, National Association of Homebuilders, Opinion, Real Estate
~2 minute read Breaking Down New Home Affordability in Syracuse Metro Region In my morning email, a report from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) made me pause and consider new home affordability in our Syracuse Metro Region. Nationally, about 65% of...
by Robert Smith | Feb 16, 2026 | Housing Market, Information for Real Estate Agents-Brokers, Real Estate
Why Syracuse Stands Out in 2026 as U.S. Home Sales Slow Nationwide The Syracuse 2026 housing market is drawing attention as buyers weigh affordability, inventory, and interest rates while sellers wonder what demand will look like heading into the New Year.The U.S....
