7 body language do’s and don’ts for effective virtual meetings

Online meetings are the new norm, which is why now’s the perfect time to hone your virtual communication skills. Here are the best body language practices to help you get your point across effectively. Continue reading

3 signs a team member is thinking of leaving

In times of uncertainty, agents might be contemplating their future and the changes they can make. Here are three signs to help make sure you’re not caught off guard the next time an agent decides to leave your team. Continue reading

Foreclosure activity continues to decline in March

Sixty-one percent of U.S. markets saw foreclosure activity drop below pre-recession levels last month, but the numbers come with “a huge caveat.” Continue reading

Banks get first grab at stimulus checks

Nothing in the CARES Act precludes banks from garnishing the federal stimulus checks currently being disbursed to Americans. Continue reading

Compass agents anticipate post-pandemic buyer’s market in California

More than 700 Compass California real estate agents shared their concerns and market predictions for when shelter-in-place laws lift in the state. Continue reading

Several US markets see uptick in new listing volume

Several of the earliest hit U.S. markets, with the exception of New York City, have seen an uptick in new listing volumes over the past week. There is a hopeful possibility that activity has “bottomed out” and has started to slowly recover in those mar… Continue reading

Banks can now delay appraisals for up to 120 days after closing

In addition to allowing lenders to delay appraisals for up to 120 days after closing, the temporary rule also allows for desktop appraisals and other forms of assessment flexibility. Continue reading