National Association of Realtors President Vince Malta is calling on Congress to provide more funding for small business loan programs created by the CARES Act
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Plus, NAR provides telemedicine services for Realtors and the brokerage that's getting creative with virtual tour scavenger hunts
The Paycheck Protection Program will potentially give real estate agents free money. But the program's launch has had a rocky start
A coalition of real estate and banking trade groups is calling on Congress to help banks with liquidity as they allow homeowners to forbear their mortgage payments
Telemedicine doctors cannot currently order tests for COVID-19 but can write prescriptions
Several MLSs are adding a 'Coming Soon' status for the first time as part of the rollout, while others are instituting weighty fines immediately
The government is basically giving away free money. Most brokerages and agents should be able to take advantage of it
Although many brokerages are offering online training to their agents, some companies are opening up webinars and online training services to any agent who's interested
The program gives Realtors free access to transaction tools, educational webinars and other services
Luckily, there are a handful of tech solutions to solve any disagreements in procedure
Just one week ago, only 16% of Realtors reported a decrease in homebuyers as a result of COVID-19.
The move comes at a time when many in the real estate industry are canceling their in-person events and looking for virtual solutions
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
NAR will no longer hold its Realtors Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in person in May
The administration didn't make clear how borrowers might catch up on payments later on