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

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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 →

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

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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 →

Reffkin: ‘We can sustain a downturn for 6 months, 8 months, 9 months’

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But the Compass CEO also conceded that disruption to the housing market will drive some agents and discount brokerages out of the real estate industry. Continue reading →

RE/MAX expands broker fee deferrals, enacts hiring freezes

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The franchisor is enacting cost-cutting measures including a suspension of its popular 401K matching program, company bonuses and a national hiring freeze. Continue reading →

DC-area brokerage partners with local restaurants to feed communities in need

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Silver Spring Cares, a nonprofit started by the Go Brent team outside of DC, has raised nearly $60K to purchase meals from restaurants and provide them to community members in need. Continue reading →

Agent/broker perspective: Is it ‘essential’ to keep the office open?

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In this monthly column, Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This month: A broker closed the office for safety. However, an agent wants it to remain open. What’s the right call? Continue reading →

7 coronavirus-related client concerns and how to respond to them

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During this time, buyers and sellers are likely to be fearful, worried and apprehensive. How can they possibly think about buying a home, let alone putting one on the market? Here are some common concerns clients might have — and how to ease them. Continue reading →