Buyers are delaying moves over rate and price worries. For agents, that means resetting expectations, correcting myths and stressing long-term value.
Designers say stairways can boost a home’s appeal with runners, paint, lighting or wallpaper. Simple updates can stand out in photos and help listings shine.
The FinCEN rule requires reports on certain all-cash sales involving entities or trusts, adding compliance duties for title companies and closing agents in some cases.
Wood cabinets now lead kitchen remodels, reflecting warmer design trends that can help listings feel updated, on-trend and more appealing to today’s buyers.
Missed payments, high card balances and opening too many accounts can drag down credit. Agents can remind clients these missteps may affect loan terms and timing.
Florida’s housing market slowed in 2025, but easing mortgage rates, steady migration and improving international activity point to early momentum.
As older homeowners downsize, Realtors may see shifts in inventory, buyer profiles and pricing that affect neighborhood-level market dynamics.
From warm neutrals to muted greens, paint trends support staging strategies that create broad appeal without overpowering a space.
NAR’s Lawrence Yun said easing rates, pent-up demand and potential policy shifts could lift sales in 2026, making staffing, training and lead strategy key for brokers.
AI tools are helping brokerages protect their brand, streamline operations and standardize onboarding, freeing agents and staff to focus on higher-value work.
