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
Redfin still seeing strong demand but with fewer people in the pipeline
Redfin President of Operations Scott Nagel said he doesn't think the ongoing coronavirus outbreak will immediately drive down home prices
by Jim Dalrymple II 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
The Real Word: How agents should adapt as crisis mode kicks in
Opinion
As conditions shift for markets in varying degrees, here’s how agents should evolve their businesses
by Byron Lazine Mar 20
REBNY to temporarily end 'days on market' calculation
The Real Estate Board of New York is eliminating the 'days on market' calculation for the portals that it pushes its listing feed to
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
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin calls on Congress to provide aid to agents
Reffkin argued coronavirus aid shouldn't be limited to W-2 workers. The National Association of Realtors has also said it is working to ensure aid packages to benefit agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 19
Opendoor temporarily suspends homebuying, citing safety concerns
A spokesperson for the iBuyer said the company's priority is 'the safety and well-being of our customers, employees and the general public'
by Patrick Kearns Mar 18
Rental season 'completely derailed' by coronavirus
Apartment search company RentCafé said that in the last week searches for apartments on its site have fallen 25%
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 18
Email offers biggest returns for real estate marketing: Report
As the coronavirus disrupts face-to-face interactions, more agents may turn to online ads. A new report breaks down where they should spend their money
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 18
RE/MAX is the latest to suggest canceling open houses
RE/MAX CEO Adam Contos urged the company's agents to take the 'global emergency' seriously in a memo
by Patrick Kearns Mar 18
T3 Sixty cancels real estate summit
In a statement, the company acknowledges the next few months will be 'chaotic' in the real estate industry. The event was originally scheduled for May 5-7 in San Antonio, Texas
by Patrick Kearns Mar 18
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices confirms coronavirus at conference
After initially denying rumors, BHHS confirmed an attendee at the conference in Nashville later developed symptoms. BHHS is now advising attendees to talk to doctors immediately
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 17
Coronavirus drives adoption of video tours
Amid quarantines and calls for social distancing, agents are turning to video chats and virtual tours to show off properties
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 17
Zillow is covering 50% of Premier Agent costs for 1 month
Zillow CEO Rich Barton announced the decision Tuesday in a letter to customers
by Patrick Kearns Mar 17
Compass makes changes to concierge, bridge loans amid industry slowdown
Compass is temporarily suspending its Bridge Loan Advance program, among other changes
by Patrick Kearns Mar 17