Author Archives: Patrick Kearns

Realogy accelerates tech roadmap to meet changing agent needs

By Patrick Kearns | April 6, 2020 - 3:17 pm |April 6, 2020 Uncategorized

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Realogy moved up the deployment of new features of its Social Ad Engine at a time when many markets are at a standstill. Continue reading →

Good Samaritan Brooklyn landlord waives rent for hundreds of tenants

By Patrick Kearns | April 3, 2020 - 6:08 pm |April 3, 2020 Uncategorized

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Mario Salerno is likely forgoing hundreds of thousands of dollars in rental income. Continue reading →

Employment falls for first time in a decade, full picture yet to emerge

By Patrick Kearns | April 3, 2020 - 1:32 pm |April 3, 2020 Uncategorized

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The real estate sector lost 3,400 jobs in the first two weeks of March. The numbers don’t reflect 10 million claims filed over the past two weeks. Continue reading →

Interest in 3D tours explodes on Zillow, especially for rentals

By Patrick Kearns | April 3, 2020 - 1:23 pm |April 3, 2020 Uncategorized

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With in-person real estate activity banned or limited in many markets, agents are taking to Zillow’s 3D tours feature. Continue reading →

EXIT Realty is giving its agents their own ‘stimulus package’

By Patrick Kearns | April 2, 2020 - 7:28 pm |April 2, 2020 Uncategorized

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The real estate franchisor’s package includes tools and training to prepare agents for the upcoming months. Continue reading →

Bridgewater co-CEO Eileen Murray joins Compass’ board of directors

By Patrick Kearns | April 2, 2020 - 1:35 pm |April 2, 2020 Uncategorized

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Eileen Murray, a veteran of Bridgewater Associates, Credit Suisse and Morgan Stanley, is the second independent appointment to the company’s board of directors. Continue reading →

6.6 million filed for unemployment last week

By Patrick Kearns | April 2, 2020 - 12:52 pm |April 2, 2020 Uncategorized

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Over the past two weeks, more than 10 million have filed for unemployment as more states take proactive measures against coronavirus. Continue reading →

A comprehensive guide to industry resources for real estate agents

By Patrick Kearns | April 1, 2020 - 8:50 pm |April 21, 2020 Uncategorized

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Real estate companies, trade groups and government agencies are offering resources amid the pandemic. This is Inman’s attempt to compile them all in one guide that will be updated daily. Continue reading →

Compass is launching virtual agent services to keep agents in biz

By Patrick Kearns | April 1, 2020 - 1:58 pm |April 1, 2020 Uncategorized

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The platform is aimed at keeping agents’ business going while some states issue stay-at-home orders. Continue reading →

Baird & Warner donates $150K towards coronavirus response

By Patrick Kearns | March 31, 2020 - 7:57 pm |March 31, 2020 Uncategorized

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The Chicago-based brokerage is giving back to the community through its charitable arm Good Will Network. Continue reading →