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Compass CEO Robert Reffkin calls on Congress to provide aid to agents
Robert Reffkin argued coronavirus aid shouldn't be limited to W-2 workers. The National Association of Realtors has also said it is working to ensure aid packages to benefit agents.
Brown Harris Stevens? agent platform ?couldn?t have come at a better time?
The long-standing, NYC-based urban luxury independent Brown Harris Stevens has developed an agent productivity solution called MAIA. It rests on a Salesforce backbone.
COVID-19-related forbearance volumes decline for first time since pandemic hit
Active COVID-19-related forbearance volumes declined by a net 34,000 for the week ending June 2, the first weekly decrease since the CARES Act went into effect, according to data released Friday.
Brad Inman: ?It is hard to imagine heaven while living through hell?
During his opening remarks Tuesday at Connect Now, Brad Inman called for a new approach on the current strife real estate agents face and how the industry can make a difference.
?Let your concerns be your call to action?: Bright MLS CTO
In real estate, we have more power than most other sectors to create communities and opportunities for ourselves and our neighbors to have discussions, ?walk the talk,? and be the positive change that leads to togetherness and overcomes divisiveness. Read more of Bright MLS CTO Frank Major's letter here.
Stunning jobs report shows unemployment dropped in May
The expectation among forecasters was unemployment could climb as high as 20 percent, but data released Friday showed it actually dropped to 13.3 percent.
Real Vision is the real deal for one-stop listing marketing
The Toronto-based photography and 3D tour provider puts a very slick, all-inclusive spin on getting everything you need to visually market listings ? at an affordable price.
The Real Word: Should agents worry about Offerpad?s new service?
Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent?s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they discuss why buyers should have representation with new construction and The Broke Agent?s winning meme templates.
NAR CEO on racial injustice: ?This is not a new issue?
Bob Goldberg reminded attendees at Inman Connect Now that the current situation is a long-standing one, and equality and fairness in housing is the trade group's mission.
Real estate industry of the future will focus on ?lifestyle over location?
Philosopher and entrepreneur Matthew Ferrara shared how health, economic and racial issues will push the real estate industry to focus on consumers' quality of life.
Coldwell Banker CEO on the future of offices: ?less rent, more happy hours?
The company has been re-examining the best use and layout of its more than 700 offices to maximize effectiveness and allocate savings.
Why agents have never been more needed: Century 21 CEO
The initial panic of whether agents would have a job post-pandemic is being pushed out by a variety of new housing needs, Century 21's Mike Miedler says.
The economic downturn won?t end investment in real estate tech
Two venture capitalists said Thursday that there's still plenty of space for innovation and money to disrupt the real estate industry.
Homesnap?s Mazur: It?s time for agents to go all in
In multiple talk tracks at Tech Connect, leaders in sales, fintech and proptech all agreed on one thing: The COVID-19 pandemic has totally changed how people market, sell and buy real estate.
How the coronavirus pandemic is changing home financing
Vishal Garg and Adena Hefets discussed how the pandemic is impacting financing for homebuyers during a panel titled "Advances in Ways to Buy a Home."
House on the highest street in Palm Beach sells for $15.2M
A lakefront home located on the most elevated street in Florida's Palm Beach just sold for its land value of $15.2 million.
RE/MAX CEO: ?If we sit and we watch, we?re not taking action?
Adam Contos discussed managerial strategies in uncertain times, wearing his values on a T-shirt and volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity.
Mike DelPrete: Don?t call it a comeback (just yet)
Real estate tech strategist Mike DelPrete explains pre- and post-shelter-in-place market trends and how real estate agents can prepare for the future.
Quicken Loans
Quicken Loans offers an elevated experience for real estate agents and their clients. We?re available for you and your clients to support all mortgage needs. Detroit-based Quicken Loans is America?s largest mortgage lender.1 For 10 years in a row now, J.D. Power has ranked Quicken Loans highest in the nation in customer satisfaction for Primary Mortgage Origination.
