Cost of marketing on Facebook, Instagram falls during pandemic
Homesnap has found that with more people online, the cost of clicks and impressions on certain platforms is going down during the crisis
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 2
10 things agents must do to financially survive the coronavirus pandemic
Financial experts Tom Wheelwright, Joy Liu and Erin Lowry share what real estate agents must do to keep their households and businesses afloat
by Marian McPherson Apr 2
Coronavirus not slowing down NAR's pocket listing policy
Several MLSs are adding a 'Coming Soon' status for the first time as part of the rollout, while others are instituting weighty fines immediately
4 relics of a past pandemic are right in your house
Bioethicist Dr. Elizabeth Yuko explains how pandemics and public health standards not only impact our outside lives, but our homes as well
by Marian McPherson Apr 1
Fear and uncertainty is mutual among renters and landlords: Poll
A vast number of renters have lost their jobs during the pandemic, leading to 'fear far worse than expected,' according to a new survey of more than 2,700 landlords and 7,300 renters
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 1
EXp broker Rick Geha shares heartfelt message about his COVID-19 recovery
In a video posted on Monday, eXp broker Rick Geha shared his experience with battling COVID-19 alongside some encouraging advice for agents
by Marian McPherson Apr 1
Compass is launching virtual services to keep agents in business
The platform is aimed at keeping business going as some states issue stay-at-home orders
by Patrick Kearns Apr 1
Pulse: How have you pivoted your business plan in this unique time?
This week, we’re asking you, our readers, to share a few ways you tweaked your business plan in response to today’s unprecedented challenges. How have you adapted?
by Inman Apr 1
Is real estate 'essential'? That's open to debate
Opinion
A job — any job that pays the bills — is essential to our financial health. But should the real estate business be considered 'life-sustaining'? And is the risk worth the reward?
by Erica Ramus Mar 31
How to get a loan and save your business during the pandemic
The government is basically giving away free money. Most brokerages and agents should be able to take advantage of it
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 30
Airbnb announces drastic cost-saving measures to survive slowdown
CEO Brian Chesky said he and his executive team will take dramatic pay cuts along with eliminating marketing budget
by Marian McPherson Mar 30
California Realtors group lays out agent aid programs
Agents and brokers can now get loans and payments akin to unemployment insurance thanks to a bill lawmakers passed last week
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 30
Feds say residential real estate is an 'essential business'
The US Department of Homeland Security issued guidance to identify essential industries to critical infrastructure. California and Washington are the latest states to deem the profession essential
by Patrick Kearns Mar 30
Ways to digitize every stage of your sales funnel during the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing agents to do much more of their previously face-to-face business over a computer. Here are a few novel ways to make it work
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 30
How 1 agent helped small business owners earn $1M in sales despite outbreak
True Houston founder Nicole Lopez-Cummins' Texas Festival Vendors page has helped 96 small business owners make $1M in sales all online
by Marian McPherson Mar 30