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A quarter of Realtors have sold homes sight unseen

A National Association of Realtors survey shows that one in 10 members have either seen their business grow or remain flat under COVID-19.

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.

Certain segments of rental market likely to slow down in the short term

While it is too early to know exactly how COVID-19 will affect rental markets, early signs suggest a slowdown in demand is coming, according to a recent report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University. High-end

Hold onto your hats because home sales are up on the Cape

Cape Cod & Islands Association of Realtors says sales highlight the strength of the market.

3 leaders share their wisdom on keeping teams productive, motivated and ready for the future

The immediate future may be uncertain, but one thing is for sure, the market will return. These teams are getting ready for what comes next.

NAR survey shows agents expect post-pandemic market rebound

Agents are bracing for a spring slowdown, but hopeful for post-coronavirus recovery, says NAR.

A disruptor, disrupted: Redfin announces furlough of nearly half its agents

Redfin announced a massive staff layoff in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing yesterday.

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.

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.

Residential construction a bright spot in dire jobs report

The extreme spike in job losses in March are largely in the leisure and hospitality sectors, and keeping those workers afloat could be key to a robust recovery, according to economists.

How COVID-19 is affecting rents in Boston

A recent report reveals how COVID-19 has impacted what landlords charge, as well as how current rental trends throughout the nation may fluctuate as the pandemic worsens.

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.

During coronavirus shutdown, real estate is deemed an ‘essential business’

Is real estate work considered essential? While agents still have to adhere to local and state guidelines, a new federal report offers official recommendations.

NAR chief optimistic on home sales rebounding

February was another good month for pending home sales across the nation, but the coronavirus will put that all on hold.

Buyers pull back early; sellers, not so much

A national survey of real estate agents digs into how clients are reacting to the coronavirus outbreak, how home values will be impacted, and the likelihood that we’ve entered a recession.

House approves $2 trillion coronavirus relief package

Congress has passed the biggest economic stimulus in American history. Here’s what it means for real estate professionals.

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