Improving Your Business

Stories, articles and advice aimed at improving your business

Self-care and financial advice from 3 real estate heavyweights

Coach Brian Buffini, broker Leigh Brown and association leader Paula Monthofer offered solace and techniques to help Realtors weather the COVID-19 storm.

How real estate agents can ensure safe home inspections during the COVID-19 crisis

One home inspector weighs in on the difficulties of doing his job during the coronavirus pandemic.

Guaranteed prosperity through positivity

Victor Ciardelli, CEO of Guaranteed Rate, offers his take on success, the real estate market and the forthcoming economic rebound in a live webinar.

Eviction and forbearance moratorium could face legal challenge

Landlord association says emergency legislation only protects some landlords and may be unconstitutional.

Staging on steroids: How agents and brokerages deliver concierge design services

When you combine showing barriers such as COVID-19 with the fact that most buyers are looking for move-in-ready units, it becomes clear that agents need to help sellers get their home ready for the market.

Report warns landlords to think twice about evictions

A new Marcus & Millichap report calls on multifamily owners and operators to implement a 90-day moratorium on evictions.

8 tips for how to survive and thrive from top real estate coaches

Here’s what industry experts say agents should do to stay motivated and busy during tough times.

Staging for the post-coronavirus era: 3 features buyers are going to want

Looking to attract buyers during or after the COVID-19 pandemic? Here are three elements agents should pay attention to right now.

RE/MAX CEO videos offer advice for ‘mind, body and business’

Weekly motivational messages give guidance for agents to keep moving forward during COVID-19 pandemic and preparing for what comes once it’s over.

Government-backed loan program is just the beginning

Small business owners could help keep their businesses running through a combination of Paycheck Protection Program loans and private loans.

6 things you should be telling your sellers right now!

Agents can move the ball forward with these tips on what to tell clients in unprecedented times.

3 ways landlords can be a resource for struggling tenants

Being proactive and finding ways to connect renters with assistance can help property owners and managers stand out as leaders in troubled times.

Moving their business forward while staying in place

Some innovative agents are upping their game in the age of COVID-19. Find out what they’re doing until the coronavirus dust settles.

How COVID-19 may change the meaning of a lead

Real estate portals and iBuyers are changing the way they operate in the short term to cope with the chaos created by the coronavirus pandemic. But the entire lead generation system might be in for an overhaul, according to real estate analyst Mike DelPrete.

Could pandemic procedures lead to a lawsuit?

The number of considerations in dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak is staggering and will lead to “loads of litigation” down the road, according to one expert.

NAR letter promises more support to Realtors during COVID-19 crisis

The COVID-19 outbreak has the association working overtime to bring relief and timely updates for real estate professionals.

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