Compass is still onboarding new teams despite slowdown, layoffs
Based in New Jersey, the 15-person Oldendorp Group, which is joining Compass from Keller Williams this week, will be virtually onboarded through Enboarder
by Patrick Kearns Mar 24
Realogy is the latest to suspend iBuying
The company's RealSure program is suspending all-cash offers at this time
by Patrick Kearns Mar 24
Agent/broker perspective: What are safe solutions for selling homes during an outbreak?
Luckily, there are a handful of tech solutions to solve any disagreements in procedure
by Anthony Askowitz Mar 24
RE/MAX CEO: 'Leaders who are hiding right now are not leading'
Adam Contos, CEO of RE/MAX, sits down with Inman to discuss how he's leading one of the nation's largest franchisors in a time of uncertainty
by Patrick Kearns Mar 24
Compass lays off 15% of staff amid coronavirus 'economic standstill'
CEO Robert Reffkin said Monday in a letter that COVID-19 has created 'one of the most challenging and uncertain moments in our lifetimes'
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 23
Broker who tested positive for COVID-19 shares his story
After testing positive for coronavirus and receiving questions from friends, family and colleagues alike, Washington-based broker Nate Scott took to social media to share how his coronavirus symptoms evolved
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 23
Coronavirus clauses become ubiquitous as pandemic worsens
Two weeks ago, coronavirus addendums were a niche thing. Now, they're pretty much everywhere
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 23
How to safeguard your business in this challenging time
Doubling up on cleanliness, catering to your clients' interests, staying abreast of your local real estate market news and other measures you can take to prepare your business for any disruption
by John Giffen Mar 22
Vancouver real estate board advises members against holding open houses
The real estate board in British Columbia advised members to stop holding open houses to minimize spread of coronavirus
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 20
How real estate professionals are helping their communities during coronavirus
Increasing numbers of people are working from home, and restaurants and schools may be closed, but real estate professionals are still trying to help others in their own way
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 20
Compass is making its learning portal free and public
Agents, regardless of their brokerage affiliation, will be able to access Compass Academy
by Patrick Kearns Mar 20
RE/MAX will allow brokers to defer franchise fees in April
The company is withdrawing its Q1 and full-year 2020 guidance amid uncertainty around COVID-19
by Patrick Kearns Mar 20
EXp's VirBELA launches virtual world for events
The move comes at a time when many in the real estate industry are canceling their in-person events and looking for virtual solutions
by Patrick Kearns Mar 19
Keller Williams pledges $20M to reduce coaching costs for agents
The company is making big changes to the cost structure of its various coaching programs for the next 2 months
by Patrick Kearns Mar 19
10 things every broker should be doing to weather the storm
Things are in a state of flux, and leaders need to step up their game and steer their brokerages in the right direction. Here are a few things every broker should consider when leading through a crisis
by Erica Ramus Mar 19
RedfinNow temporarily suspends homebuying amid market slump
RedfinNow, the direct-to-consumer homebuying and selling platform, will not be buying homes for the near future, CEO Glenn Kelman confirmed in a letter to shareholders
by Patrick Kearns Mar 18