How to safeguard your business in this challenging time
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
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
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
Nearly half of Realtors say buyer interest has dropped due to coronavirus
Nearly half of Realtors say buyer interest has dropped due to coronavirus
Just one week ago, only 16% of Realtors reported a decrease in homebuyers as a result of COVID-19.
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 20
The California agent navigating the new normal as the realities of the coronavirus pandemic kick in
The California agent navigating the new normal as the realities of the coronavirus pandemic kick in
Drew Nelson of The Nelson Brothers Team at Willis Allen Real Estate in San Diego, California, navigates the new normal in the days leading up to March 19, when California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a statewide order to stay at home
by Inman Mar 20
Bright MLS debuts coronavirus response program
Bright MLS debuts coronavirus response program
Bright Steps includes extra granular data about the market, new virtual showing capabilities, webinars and other tools
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 20
Redfin still seeing strong demand but with fewer people in the pipeline
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
The Real Word: How agents should adapt as crisis mode kicks in
Opinion
The Real Word: How agents should adapt as crisis mode kicks in
As conditions shift for markets in varying degrees, here’s how agents should evolve their businesses
by Byron Lazine Mar 20
Why marketing to interest rates is the wrong strategy
Opinion
Why marketing to interest rates is the wrong strategy
In today's volatile market, what is the right way to go about marketing and advertising? Here are a few effective approaches to marketing your business while putting your clients' interests first
by Leslie Ebersole Mar 20
How to stay ahead of coronavirus market fluctuations
How to stay ahead of coronavirus market fluctuations
From where we stand now, the future of the real estate market looks challenging. If you're grappling with the rapid change, here are a few things you can do to prepare for future market shifts
by Steve Cook Mar 20
Here are 3 things you should do right now for your mindset
Here are 3 things you should do right now for your mindset
Give thanks, be grateful, exercise and vigilantly protect your real estate business
by Danny Batsalkin Mar 20
Keeping It Real: Hit the pause button, and make informed decisions
Keeping It Real: Hit the pause button, and make informed decisions
When things are in a state of flux, take a moment to pause and breathe. If you're in doubt or pondering a big decision, it's OK to wait until you have more information
by Peter Lorimer Mar 19
We talked to 21 multiple listing services about their coronavirus preparations. Here's what they said
We talked to 21 multiple listing services about their coronavirus preparations. Here's what they said
Canceling open houses, making showings voluntary and offering online training are some of the steps MLSs are taking. More drastic steps may be on the horizon
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 19