People are fleeing cities amid coronavirus. Where are they going?

Data retrieved Airbnb analysis website AirDNA shows that short-term renters are emptying out of cities and heading to more rural areas as coronavirus cases become more widespread. Continue reading

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin urges agents to use their CRMs

The real estate industry is currently experiencing massive upheaval thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but according to Reffkin there’s one big thing agents can do to better weather the storm: take advantage of their CRM. Continue reading

Airbnb-backed startup Lyric sacks staff, shutters locations amid virus

The boutique hotel has fired a majority of its 100-person staff and plans to close 400 units in 10 locations across the country as the pandemic worsens. Continue reading

Toronto Regional Real Estate Board tells Realtors to avoid open houses, client meetings

“The real estate industry has been declared an essential service BUT it is NOT business as usual,” TRREB President Michael Collins said. Continue reading

Tom Ferry launches online training program in response to coronavirus

The real estate coach is releasing “Pivot with Tom Ferry” which will include live coaching and training webinars every week as well as a tool box for developing business and marketing plans. Continue reading