Author Archives: Andrea V. Brambila

Indie brokers struggle with racial unrest and coronavirus pandemic

By Andrea V. Brambila | June 3, 2020 - 1:08 pm |June 3, 2020 Uncategorized

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Brokers advised evaluating whether social media messages might come off as “tone-deaf” but disagreed on whether to express political opinions publicly. Continue reading →

The anxiety of homebuying in the time of coronavirus

By Andrea V. Brambila | April 23, 2020 - 8:00 am |April 23, 2020 Uncategorized

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A first-time buyer goes through a day of socially distanced showings and wonders how to make the right choice. Continue reading →

32% of first-time buyers get financial help from a relative or friend: NAR

By Andrea V. Brambila | April 17, 2020 - 2:49 pm |April 17, 2020 Uncategorized

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Limited income was the most cited factor holding back non-homeowners from saving, according to a new survey by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

NAR: Buyers going under contract without seeing homes in person

By Andrea V. Brambila | April 17, 2020 - 2:21 pm |April 17, 2020 Uncategorized

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25 percent of surveyed Realtors said at least one buyer client had signed a deal without physically visiting the property. Continue reading →

Real estate giants’ COVID-19 motion fails to stop commission lawsuit

By Andrea V. Brambila | April 15, 2020 - 4:18 pm |April 15, 2020 Uncategorized

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Court rules that discovery will continue amid coronavirus outbreak in suit against NAR, Realogy, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America. Continue reading →

Georgia MLS cuts dues in response to concerns amid outbreak

By Andrea V. Brambila | April 8, 2020 - 8:28 pm |April 8, 2020 Uncategorized

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Some real estate brokerages are asking multiple listing services for financial relief amid the coronavirus outbreak and Georgia MLS is listening. Continue reading →

Zillow and Trulia beat back patent infringement suit for listing apps

By Andrea V. Brambila | April 7, 2020 - 10:28 pm |April 7, 2020 Uncategorized

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‘This ruling ensures we will be able to continue to provide this information,’ said a Zillow Group spokesperson. Continue reading →

NAR offers Realtors 2 months of free telemedicine services

By Andrea V. Brambila | April 3, 2020 - 1:50 pm |April 3, 2020 Uncategorized

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Telemedicine doctors cannot currently order tests for COVID-19 but can write prescriptions. Continue reading →

Council of MLSs: Don’t pause days on market

By Andrea V. Brambila | April 3, 2020 - 12:22 pm |April 3, 2020 Uncategorized

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“Real estate professionals and the people they serve need to know what is happening — and not happening — in the real estate market right now,” trade group says. Continue reading →

Coronavirus not slowing down NAR’s pocket listing policy

By Andrea V. Brambila | April 1, 2020 - 11:58 pm |April 1, 2020 Uncategorized

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Several MLSs are adding a “Coming Soon” status for the first time as part of the rollout, while others are instituting weighty fines for violations. Continue reading →