Keller Williams franchises consider reducing agent profit sharing

A franchise owner confirmed to Inman that regional leadership at Keller Williams suggested rolling all expenses into April’s budget to enable them to hang on to more cash. Continue reading

88% of Coldwell Banker agents impacted by the pandemic

A survey conducted by the Realogy-owned brand hints at how widespread the economic turmoil from the pandemic is becoming. Continue reading

How an Ohio agent is protecting her community — 1 mask at a time

Toledo-based RE/MAX agent Marcia Rubini has made more than 100 masks for medical professionals and community members in need. Continue reading

7 steps for recession-proofing your business

Whether you are a single agent or a broker-owner, your response to the COVID-19 shutdown right now will have ramifications for months and years to come. Here are seven things you need to do right now to take charge of your finances and prepare for what… Continue reading

Is real estate essential to life? Yes, but not right now

Although real estate is an indispensable part of the American economy and people’s lives, are the services provided by agents essential to survival? This might be a matter of want versus need. Continue reading

NAR offers Realtors 2 months of free telemedicine services

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

Council of MLSs: Don’t pause days on market

“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

Can landlords discriminate based on a tenant’s job? It’s complicated

The short answer is probably not. The long answer is it’s complicated — and apparently it’s still happening. Continue reading