Author Archives: Lillian Dickerson

Joking about coronavirus: Where’s the line when everyone’s on edge?

By Lillian Dickerson | March 13, 2020 - 6:41 pm |March 13, 2020 Uncategorized

Comments Off on Joking about coronavirus: Where’s the line when everyone’s on edge?

During stressful times, it’s natural to seek out humor as a means of relief. The question is, when does humor about a serious situation go too far? Continue reading →

Bright young things: New real estate leaders share what they’ve learned

By Lillian Dickerson | March 13, 2020 - 5:49 pm |March 13, 2020 Uncategorized

Comments Off on Bright young things: New real estate leaders share what they’ve learned

Exercise patience, good communication skills and accountability to help your company succeed. Continue reading →

Glenn Kelman: Seattle market is witnessing effects of coronavirus

By Lillian Dickerson | March 12, 2020 - 5:26 pm |March 12, 2020 Uncategorized

Comments Off on Glenn Kelman: Seattle market is witnessing effects of coronavirus

The Redfin CEO noted in blog posts that the market fluctuates day-to-day, but overall, he’s seen a drop in demand since the beginning of March. Continue reading →

Virus prompts nearly a quarter of all sellers to adjust how home is viewed

By Lillian Dickerson | March 12, 2020 - 2:34 pm |March 12, 2020 Uncategorized

Comments Off on Virus prompts nearly a quarter of all sellers to adjust how home is viewed

A survey released Thursday by NAR indicates sellers are cancelling open houses, requiring interested buyers to wash their hands and remove shoes. Continue reading →

Rental returns decreased in 59% of counties over the last year

By Lillian Dickerson | March 12, 2020 - 5:01 am |March 12, 2020 Uncategorized

Comments Off on Rental returns decreased in 59% of counties over the last year

The average annual gross rental yield thus far for 2020 is also down to 8.4 percent from an average yield of 8.6 percent in 2019. Continue reading →

KW franchise pays it forward to employees of bankrupt furniture store

By Lillian Dickerson | March 11, 2020 - 4:15 pm |March 11, 2020 Uncategorized

Comments Off on KW franchise pays it forward to employees of bankrupt furniture store

Detroit-based Keller Williams Platinum is offering employees of Art Van Furniture free pre-licensing training when the company closes in May. Continue reading →

Amidst coronavirus worries, Washington real estate carries on

By Lillian Dickerson | March 10, 2020 - 6:31 pm |March 10, 2020 Uncategorized

Comments Off on 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 →

Commuters lose an average of $1,377 per year stuck in traffic

By Lillian Dickerson | March 9, 2020 - 7:49 pm |March 9, 2020 Uncategorized

Comments Off on Commuters lose an average of $1,377 per year stuck in traffic

The average American commuter spends 99 hours a year sitting in traffic, costing them about $1,377. Continue reading →

Posh homes in Boston may be rotting to the ground

By Lillian Dickerson | March 9, 2020 - 1:27 pm |March 9, 2020 Uncategorized

Comments Off on Posh homes in Boston may be rotting to the ground

In some of the historic city’s most picturesque neighborhoods simmering problems have been exacerbated by depleting groundwater levels. Continue reading →

Breathy, gravelly and gruff: A few real estate voice-over actors tell all

By Lillian Dickerson | March 6, 2020 - 3:31 pm |March 6, 2020 Uncategorized

Comments Off on Breathy, gravelly and gruff: A few real estate voice-over actors tell all

Ever wonder about that person talking about “lush valleys” in the flyover video of the home you’re trying to sell? Inman went behind the scenes to learn more. Continue reading →