Where’s the silver lining? Here are 6 positive outcomes

We’re unsure how long the coronavirus crisis will last, but there’s one thing for certain. Even in today’s gloomy situation, there are a few silver linings you can look for. Continue reading

8 strategies for working around coronavirus roadblocks

Columnist Bernice Ross reached out to the Inman Coast to Coast Facebook group this week to find out how agents are pivoting to cope with today’s COVID-19 market. Here are some workarounds for the issues agents are facing in the field. Continue reading

3 ways to get buzz for your luxury listing as the market changes

Now more than ever, we need to drum up new and exciting ways to showcase luxury real estate. Here are a few ideas for what to do now and what to think about for when the coronavirus pandemic subsides.  Continue reading

Redfin pulls back on lead sales as video tours surge amid virus crisis

CEO Glenn Kelman said in the latest episode of Inman’s Daily Dispatch podcast that his company continues to see strong traffic and that real estate will recover. Continue reading

Major banks agree to mortgage grace period in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that Wells Fargo, Citibank, JP Morgan and U.S. Bank would give homeowners a 90-day grace period. Continue reading

Major banks agree to mortgage grace period in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that Wells Fargo, Citibank, JP Morgan and U.S. Bank would give homeowners a 90-day grace period. Continue reading

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin urges agents to use their CRMs

The real estate industry is currently experiencing massive upheaval thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but according to Reffkin there’s one big thing agents can do to better weather the storm: take advantage of their CRM. Continue reading

Airbnb-backed startup Lyric sacks staff, shutters locations amid virus

The boutique hotel has fired a majority of its 100-person staff and plans to close 400 units in 10 locations across the country as the pandemic worsens. Continue reading

Toronto Regional Real Estate Board tells Realtors to avoid open houses, client meetings

“The real estate industry has been declared an essential service BUT it is NOT business as usual,” TRREB President Michael Collins said. Continue reading