The spring selling season of 2024 looks a bit different than it has in the past and agents are facing new challenges in the market. There aren't enough listings, lead costs are going up and there are a lot of online competitors. But don't worry, as a Properstar affiliate we have solutions to tackle these obstacles! 

Navigating the trends of the US real estate market in 2023 required strategic consideration! Sellers found an advantage with digital tools and kept a vigilant eye on interest rates, while buyers accessed online resources to discover attractive deals. Thisinterplay of factors shaped a market where technological integration, demographic shifts, and economic considerations blended to define the real estate experience in 2023. This report provides a summary of Properstar2023 leads activity in the United States and a snapshot of the real estate marketin general. 

Agent and buyers alike will now experience the benefits of cutting-edge market advancements, through Properstar's AI technology. Our commitment to innovation is highlighted through our newest feature - the integration of AI technology in property searches!Let’s talk about how this will empower agents and attract buyers.

Staying tunedto the pulse of buyers and sellers is of great importance to agents. In a previous article, we showcased somevaluable insights gathered from our agent survey, discussed the shifting preferences of sellers and mentioned the vital role of client communication in an agent's toolkit. Today, we extend our exploration, turning our attention towards the expectations and communication preferences of buyers as they embark on their real estate journey. With the market facing seasonal challenges, it is helpful for agents to understand these dynamics. Join us as we uncover the world of seller preferences and good communication tactics- with tips to satisfy them! 

What are the strategies, challenges, and opportunities that real estate professionals are facing so far this year? Let'sfind out whatProperstaragentshave to say about the current state of international and local real estate markets, emerging trends, and changes in the buying process for 2023. 

Properstar, together with the ListGlobally International Network has emerged as a game-changer in the real estate industry, revolutionizing how properties are bought, sold, and listed on a global scale. This article explores  Properstar's extensive range of products, services, and features, shedding light on our global reach, and the significance of our recent rebranding. 

Home sales have been fluctuating but remain above recent lows, due to a combination of job gains, limited inventory, and fluctuating mortgage rates. Understanding these trends can help agents, individuals and policymakers make informed decisions to create a more equitable, accessible, and sustainable housing market. Let’s look at some key trends expected to shape the US housing market for the remainder of 2023 and provide some insights into the current state of the market. 

As a real estate agent, winning an exclusive mandate can be the key to your success in this highly competitive industry. It's a chance to work exclusively with a client and earn a commission on the sale of their property. However, standing out in a crowded market can be challenging. That's why we're here to provide you with valuable tips on how to win that coveted mandate.  

Turning renters into home buyers can be a valuable source of business for real estate agents. In this article, we will explore the potential of this group for real estate agents and discuss strategies for you to convertrenters into buyers.  

As sustainability becomes an increasingly important issue around the world, the real estate market is no exception. More homebuyers are prioritizing eco-friendly homes and sustainable building practices when looking for their next property. In response to this demand, the green real estate market has been growing rapidly in recent years.

Real estate buyer confidence and expectations have dropped to a low level, which reflects the widespread industry concerns for the real estate market this year. Many economies had started to recover from the pandemic, but they have now been disrupted by the ramifications of the conflict in Ukraine; like social impact, inflationand the dreary outlookfor purchasing homes.In this article, we consider how agentscan still connect with buyers amid these concerns.

The price of a listing is often the first characteristic that buyers use in their online searches, and it is one of the most scrutinized aspects in online real estate listings. We have designed a property price change feature with this in mind. This new feature will help your clients buy their dream property at the best price, but also help you to build trust with them by being transparent about the evolution of home prices. 

People are still buying houses and they always will. However, the hot housing marketwe experienced coming out of the pandemic, has cooled in most markets. For the remainder of the year agents will need to deal with strong competition and work hard to get the job done. Here are some tips for profitably ending the year.

Some home-owners believe that selling their home by themselves will save them money, but here are some important things to know about ‘For-Sale-By-Owner' (FSBO) and why hiring a professional real estate agent is well worth the price of commission.  

Is the seller’s market changing?  Are agents keeping pace with the industry?  Let's look at what both agents and buyers are saying about the international real estate market, its trends, and the buying process for the remainder of 2022.

The conflict in Ukraine has caused real estate markets across the globe to endure rising mortgage rates, increased inflation, high housing prices, low inventory and stock market volatility; creating both fear of economic turmoil but, also creating an impetus for buyers to find opportunities sooner rather than later. Read more about why you should invest MORE in marketing during times of crisis.  

If you have been watching real estate market lately, you will have noticed that, on an international scale, we are experiencing a strong seller’s market. Sellers need agents now more than ever! Let’s look at what your clients can expect and how you can help them if they are entering this hot seller’s market. 

In this article, we discuss how to promote yourself as an international real estate agent. We provide some strategies, examples and observations that have helped our agents and clients in the global real estate market. 

The effects of recent global economic, political and climactic events have caused significant changes to consumer buying & selling trends in real estate. This report provides a summary of 2022 leads activity in the United States based on information from our Lead Source data, results from Properstar’s agent survey findings and validation by cross-referencing trusted sources. 

This article shares the results we received from a recent agents survey about the Properstar agent dashboard and our new features and services.

July 2021 This six-month review will look at the Properstar luxury leads activity for international property from January to June 2021 in major markets, to give us some insight into the resiliency of the international real estate market and how its recovery and future activity may look. 

Learn how foreign buyers search for international real estate.

The habits and preferences of foreign real estate home-buyers are of interest to our Global Agents, so in July, we surveyed over 700 buyers who used Properstar portals to find out more. In this article, we will look at the buyer cycle for global real estate, from its origin to what really matters in online property searches.