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Opendoor layoffs are a retreat not a defeat

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Opendoor announced it’s laying off 35 percent of its workforce. The move, designed to give Opendoor more runway, increases its chances of survival, but it comes at a competitive cost. Continue reading →

10 steps for cutting your brokerage’s budget now

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No one could have foreseen the havoc this crisis would wreak on real estate, but now that we are in the thick of it, we can adjust to the situation. Here’s how to adapt and trim your budget for the rest of the year. Continue reading →

Why the COVID-19 crisis isn’t like 2008

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With climbing unemployment rates, this year’s crisis might feel like déjà vu. However, there are key differences between the coronavirus-induced recession and the Great Recession. Continue reading →

Dear Marketing Mastermind: Are there rules for what to say to clients?

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What can you say and do right now to meet the demands of the present and future in your real estate business? Find out what the Marketing Mastermind recommends during this unprecedented time. Continue reading →

Making sense of the headlines: What will happen with interest rates?

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Looking for a little clarity on this week’s news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner talks through the 30-year mortgage and how rates will move the rest of this year. Continue reading →

Want to accelerate your business recovery? Specialize now

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When the market rebounds — and it will — owning a niche or specialization will be essential in helping agents revive their businesses all the more quickly. Agents should be preparing for that bounce back today. Continue reading →

The Real Word: The 10 cities best prepared for a downturn

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Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, as coronavirus and its economic consequences make their way toward middle America, they’ll look at which cities are best positioned for re… Continue reading →

Corral multiple iBuyer offers with new web app OfferBarn

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The president of a 200-agent boutique brokerage in Atlanta developed a solution for helping agents educate clients on the rise of iBuyers. Continue reading →

An indie broker’s take on life and work during coronavirus

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The global pandemic has hit some harder than others. Here, Teresa Boardman weighs in on how her life — and the lives of those around her — changed during this uncertain time. Continue reading →