Chime speeds release of Facebook, YouTube livestreaming tools

The real estate business operating system has developed streaming tools for Facebook Live and YouTube and released them ahead of schedule in response to the COVID-19 market reduction of face-to-face business. 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

Agent Icon makes social media imagery a no-brainer

The on-demand marketing content provider debuted at Startup Alley two years ago, and at ICNY20, it revealed its newest feature, a slick, text-based social media content service that delivers, usually in minutes. Continue reading

4 critical actions indie brokers must take now

As the real estate industry finds its footing, what should an independent broker do to ensure minimal business disruption? The answer: Start by focusing on your agents. Continue reading

The Real Word: How fear and uncertainty is changing the mortgage industry

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they discuss changes in mortgage guidelines and other ways the real estate market is reacting to uncertainty. Continue reading

Market snapshot: California

A ban on construction in the Bay Area, rent strikes in San Diego and new buildings left vacant in San Pedro all as real estate is deemed ‘essential’ across the state of California. Continue reading