Tag Archives: COVID-19

Compass is making its learning portal free and public

By Patrick Kearns | March 20, 2020 - 1:00 pm |March 20, 2020 Uncategorized

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Agents, regardless of their brokerage affiliation, will be able to access Compass Academy. Continue reading →

Redfin still seeing strong demand, but with fewer people in the pipeline

By Jim Dalrymple II | March 20, 2020 - 12:30 pm |March 20, 2020 Uncategorized

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Redfin president of operations Scott Nagel said he doesn’t think the ongoing coronavirus outbreak will immediately drive down home prices. Continue reading →

RE/MAX will allow brokers to defer franchise fees in April

By Patrick Kearns | March 20, 2020 - 12:21 pm |March 20, 2020 Uncategorized

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The company is withdrawing its first quarter and full-year 2020 guidance amid uncertainty around COVID-19. Continue reading →

We talked to 21 multiple listing services about their coronavirus preparations. Here’s what they said

By Andrea V. Brambila | March 19, 2020 - 1:43 pm |March 19, 2020 Uncategorized

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Canceling open houses, making showings voluntary and offering online training are some of the steps MLSs are taking. More drastic steps may be on the horizon. Continue reading →

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin calls on Congress to provide aid to agents

By Jim Dalrymple II | March 19, 2020 - 12:00 pm |March 19, 2020 Uncategorized

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Robert Reffkin argued coronavirus aid shouldn’t be limited to W2 workers. The National Association of Realtors has also said it is working to ensure aid packages benefit to agents. Continue reading →

Rental season ‘completely derailed’ by coronavirus

By Jim Dalrymple II | March 18, 2020 - 10:00 pm |March 18, 2020 Uncategorized

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Apartment search company RentCafé said that in the last week searches for apartments on its site have fallen 25 percent. Continue reading →

RE/MAX is the latest to suggest canceling open houses

By Patrick Kearns | March 18, 2020 - 4:12 pm |March 18, 2020 Uncategorized

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RE/MAX CEO Adam Contos urged the company’s agents to take the “global emergency’ seriously in a memo. Continue reading →

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices confirms coronavirus at conference

By Jim Dalrymple II | March 17, 2020 - 11:26 pm |March 17, 2020 Uncategorized

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After initially denying rumors, BHHS is now advising others who attended the conference in Nashville to talk to their doctors immediately. Continue reading →

Coronavirus drives adoption of video tours

By Jim Dalrymple II | March 17, 2020 - 9:14 pm |March 17, 2020 Uncategorized

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Amid quarantines and calls for social distancing, agents are turning to video chats and virtual tours to show off properties. Continue reading →

California governor stops evictions amid coronavirus outbreak

By Jim Dalrymple II | March 17, 2020 - 5:03 pm |March 17, 2020 Uncategorized

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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order is meant to be a lifeline to people whose wages are shrinking as the coronavirus tanks the economy and forces people into isolation. Continue reading →