NAR: Buyers going under contract without seeing homes in person
25% of surveyed Realtors said at least one buyer client had signed a deal without physically visiting the property, according to NAR's latest Economic Pulse Flash Survey
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 17
Real estate giants' COVID-19 motion fails to stop commission lawsuit
Court rules that discovery will continue amid coronavirus outbreak in suit against the National Association of Realtors and real estate franchisors Realogy, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 15
The Real Word: The 10 cities best prepared for a downturn
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Plus, NAR provides telemedicine services for Realtors and the brokerage that's getting creative with virtual tour scavenger hunts
by Byron Lazine Apr 10
What's going on with the chaotic small business loan program?
The Paycheck Protection Program will potentially give real estate agents free money. But the program's launch has had a rocky start
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 8
Stimulus package could create 'chaos' in mortgage industry
A coalition of real estate and banking trade groups is calling on Congress to help banks with liquidity as they allow homeowners to forbear their mortgage payments
by Patrick Kearns Apr 6
NAR offers Realtors 2 months of free telemedicine services
Telemedicine doctors cannot currently order tests for COVID-19 but can write prescriptions
Coronavirus not slowing down NAR's pocket listing policy
Several MLSs are adding a 'Coming Soon' status for the first time as part of the rollout, while others are instituting weighty fines immediately
How to get a loan and save your business during the pandemic
The government is basically giving away free money. Most brokerages and agents should be able to take advantage of it
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 30
Stimulus package passes, agents can now access unemployment
The stimulus bill, which includes direct payments to Americans and expanded unemployment, is headed to President Donald Trump's desk
by Patrick Kearns Mar 27
NAR revives free program for first time since 2009 recession
The program gives Realtors free access to transaction tools, educational webinars and other services
by Patrick Kearns Mar 27
19 real estate movies, shows and podcasts for your coronavirus self-quarantine
We've got your real estate entertainment covered during social distancing
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin calls on Congress to provide aid to agents
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
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 19
NAR's midyear conference goes virtual due to coronavirus
NAR will no longer hold its Realtors Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in person in May
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 18
'Sanitizer and power of attorney': How luxury is bracing for the virus
In the most extreme example, some clients with private jets have begun asking about buying homes on islands and in other isolated areas that they can flee to in case of disaster
Inman News quiz, March 13: Think you're on top of the week's stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Mar 13