Broker confidence in New York City plummets to record low
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has left brokers more pessimistic than ever about the present, though they are more upbeat about the future
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 9
Google searches soar for ‘mortgage’ and ‘home.’ ‘Real estate,’ not so much
Google's data shows changes during the pandemic in home-related online searches. Some experts believe those trends hint at longterm shifts in consumer preference
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 9
16 soft prospecting ideas for your team
It’s more critical than ever to stay at the forefront of your clients’ minds as a community pillar
by Nicole Lopez Apr 9
Stop fighting reality! 6 ways to pivot your business
Instead of getting stuck on the grim aspects of our current situation, zero in on what you can control
What's going on with the chaotic small business loan program?
The Paycheck Protection Program will potentially give real estate agents free money. But the program's launch has had a rocky start
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 8
Georgia MLS cuts dues in response to concerns amid outbreak
Waiving broker and appraiser dues for Q2 will cost a little more than $1M
Compass launches customizable drip campaign platform
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin calls 'Action Plans' the most significant CRM feature since the CRM's launch
by Patrick Kearns Apr 8
Market snapshot: Washington, 6 weeks into COVID-19
Washington was the first U.S. state that saw a confirmed case of the coronavirus. A month and a half later the real estate industry soldiers on amid the chaos
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 8
Former Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff leaves board of directors
Spencer Rascoff served as CEO until 2019, when company founder Rich Barton returned
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 7
Home has never been more important
Opinion
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin shares his thoughts on why the concept of 'home' matters so much right now
by Robert Reffkin Apr 7
New listing volumes plunge 50-75% across the globe
Opinion
One of the top leading indicators of transaction volume decline, new listings, has dropped an average of 63% in the markets earliest hit by COVID-19
by Mike DelPrete Apr 7
Dallas developer pays up for hotel rooms for medical professionals
Dallas-based development company Centurion American has spent nearly $800K to provide free rooms to medical professionals at luxury hotel The Statler during the pandemic
by Marian McPherson Apr 7
Redfin is furloughing 41% of its real estate agents
The company announced it's also laying off 7% of its staff in an SEC filing
by Patrick Kearns Apr 7
Rent growth slows amid coronavirus pandemic
Rents still increased in March, but the growth slowed at a time when rents would normally be rising more quickly
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 6
Keller Williams franchises consider reducing agent profit sharing
A franchise owner confirmed to Inman that regional leadership at Keller Williams suggested rolling all expenses into April's budget to enable them to hang on to more cash
by Patrick Kearns Apr 6