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. Continue reading

Need a virtual tour solution now? Here are our top picks

Self-containment and social distancing have made in-person home tours challenging. These top tech picks and tips can help you wait out the unexpected pandemic. Continue reading

Agents: It’s time to stop holding open houses

In response to the recent coronavirus outbreak, brokerages have to do what they can to exercise safety. So, here’s why our firm suspended open houses — and why yours should, too. Continue reading

Open houses took hit from coronavirus over the weekend

Some open houses already saw cancelations and declining attendance last week. That’s likely to be a growing trend in the coming weeks. Continue reading

Compass executive calls for 2-week moratorium on home showings

Leonard Steinberg, the chief evangelist at Compass, says the quicker the virus is contained, the better it will be for the housing market. Continue reading

Keeping It Real: 10 tips for newbies to start off right

On this edition of “Keeping It Real,” a recurring podcast series on Inman, Peter Lorimer runs through his top tips for brand new real estate agents.  Continue reading

Amidst coronavirus worries, Washington real estate carries on

Although Washington real estate agents have noticed palpable differences in day-to-day life, their businesses continue to stay strong despite coronavirus anxiety. Continue reading

Off track on your sales goals? Start using the ‘midway mayday’ system

Keep yourself on track with your sales goals by kicking up your prospecting activity if you haven’t reached your halfway point by mid-month. Here’s how. Continue reading