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Compass is still onboarding new teams despite slowdown, layoffs

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The 15-person Oldendorp Group, which is joining Compass from Keller Williams this week, will be virtually on-boarded through Enboarder. Continue reading →

Zillow CEO: ‘There’s no coronavirus playbook’

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Rich Barton laid out plans to cut 25 percent of quarterly expenses by pausing hiring, cutting marketing, halting homebuying and reducing discretionary spending. Continue reading →

7 essential tips for communicating with your sphere during crisis

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What’s the biggest mistake you can make right now? Not using this time to shine as a trusted real estate adviser by crafting responsible, thoughtful, factual and compassionate messaging. Here are the essentials for the right approach. Continue reading →

Agent/broker perspective: What are safe solutions for selling homes during an outbreak?

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In this monthly column, Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This month: An agent wants to continue business as usual, but is uncomfortable with in-person interactions with clients. Continue reading →

RE/MAX CEO: ‘Leaders who are hiding right now are not leading’

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Adam Contos, CEO of RE/MAX, sits down with Inman to discuss how he’s leading one of the nation’s largest franchisors in a time of uncertainty. Continue reading →

Houston and Austin Realtors suspend open house displays on HAR.com

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The Houston Association of Realtors’ flagship listing site, HAR.com, is no longer displaying open houses in most Texas markets in hopes of slowing the spread of the new coronavirus. Continue reading →

Coronavirus is already impacting short-term rentals

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The ongoing pandemic has already slowed bookings for companies like Airbnb, and may prompt investors to shift their strategies going forward. Continue reading →

Compass lays off 15% of staff amid coronavirus ‘economic standstill’

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CEO Robert Reffkin said Monday in a letter that the coronavirus has created ‘one of the most challenging and uncertain moments in our lifetimes.’ Continue reading →