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Open houses took hit from coronavirus over the weekend

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Some open houses already saw cancelations and declining attendance last week. That’s likely to be a growing trend in the coming weeks. Continue reading →

Virus prompts nearly a quarter of all sellers to adjust how home is viewed

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A survey released Thursday by NAR indicates sellers are cancelling open houses, requiring interested buyers to wash their hands and remove shoes. Continue reading →

Amidst coronavirus worries, Washington real estate carries on

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Although Washington real estate agents have noticed palpable differences in day-to-day life, their businesses continue to stay strong despite coronavirus anxiety. Continue reading →

How agents are handling (and calming) clients’ coronavirus fears

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Three agents in Washington, Texas and Canada share how they’re quelling fears about a possible COVID-19 pandemic by relying on facts and statistics. Continue reading →

Agent switcheroo sees Compass, Sotheby’s swapping notable teams

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Atlanta agent Jere Metcalf is returning to Sotheby’s after leaving for Compass in 2018. Meanwhile, Washington, D.C. agent Marc Fleisher is leaving Sotheby’s for Compass. Continue reading →

Ben Kinney, Chris Suarez launch new brand-agnostic platform

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Place Inc. will handle a variety of business tasks for teams, which will be able to keep their existing branding and remain in their brokerages. Continue reading →

How Washington Realtors got legislators to prioritize housing

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In early 2019, Realtors in Washington state got 12 housing bills passed after a coordinated campaign. Here’s how the association did it. Continue reading →

Leasing startup Landing scores $30M in cash and debt

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The company launched last fall and allows people to easily move between properties it operates in nine cities in the United States. Continue reading →

HomeLight to help buyers make all-cash offers, trade in homes

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The new Cash Close product is meant to make consumers more nimble and competitive and is the latest turn in HomeLight’s evolution as a transaction streamlining company. Continue reading →

Ben Kinney Companies acquires 7th Keller Williams franchise

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The purchase of Keller Williams Marysville brings Ben Kinney Companies’ total agent count to more than 1,450 and further extend’s the firm’s reach in the Pacific Northwest. Continue reading →