Compass agents anticipate post-pandemic buyer's market in California
More than 700 Compass California agents shared their concerns, market predictions for when shelter-in-place laws lift
by Marian McPherson Apr 15
Real estate giants' COVID-19 motion fails to stop commission lawsuit
Court rules that discovery will continue amid coronavirus outbreak in suit against the National Association of Realtors and real estate franchisors Realogy, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 15
Compass 'can sustain a downturn for 6 months, 8 months, 9 months'
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin also conceded that the downturn hitting the housing market is going to drive some agents and discounters out of the real estate industry
by Patrick Kearns Apr 15
Pulse: How are you keeping clients' spirits up?
As clients are anxious and trying to figure out their next move, how are you fostering positivity for them?
by Inman Apr 15
RE/MAX expands broker fee deferrals, enacts hiring freezes
The real estate franchisor is enacting cost-cutting measures including a suspension of its popular 401K matching program, company bonuses and a nationwide hiring freeze
by Patrick Kearns Apr 14
DC-area brokerage partners with local restaurants to feed communities in need
Silver Spring Cares, a nonprofit started by the Go Brent brokerage outside of DC, has raised nearly $60K to purchase meals from restaurants and provide them to community members in need
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 14
Agent/broker perspective: Is it 'essential' to keep the office open?
Opinion
If you're deemed an essential business, is it still the right call to remain open?
by Anthony Askowitz Apr 14
7 coronavirus-related client concerns and how to respond to them
In midst of ever-changing events, buyer and seller concerns are mounting. Instead of letting them succumb to their fears, here's what you can do to ease them
by Cara Ameer Apr 14
Pulse: The simple truths readers have rediscovered
Sometimes, the simplest, most basic actions are often the ones that matter most
by Inman Apr 14
Compass upgrades marketing center for real estate agents
The company has been rolling out and revealing new technology at a frequent pace
by Patrick Kearns Apr 13
RE/MAX adjusts national ad campaign amid pandemic
2 new advertising spots close with a message of hope for the industry: 'We Will Rise Above'
by Patrick Kearns Apr 13
How to create a Matterport virtual video sizzle reel in 5 steps
Use these tips to capture attention for your listing and show your clients and prospects that you're adapting to today's environment
by Jeff Katz Apr 13
Tales from the field: How technology helped us save the deal amid COVID-19
These days, technology is proving to be more of a must-have than a nice-to-have. As this story shows, digital solutions are now a necessity for the future of real estate transactions
by Lindsey Hood Apr 11
Keller Williams executive on taking virtual open houses from 'novelty to norm'
Jay Papasan wants to help teach the entire real estate industry best practices on virtual tours and open houses
by Patrick Kearns Apr 10
Corral multiple iBuyer offers with new web app OfferBarn
Opinion
The president of a 200-agent boutique brokerage in Atlanta developed a solution for helping agents educate clients on the rise of iBuyers
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 10
How 3 brokers are making sure their new agents thrive through the pandemic
Brokers in Atlanta, Detroit and New Orleans share the business tactics and personal advice they're providing to real estate newbies
by Marian McPherson Apr 10