Need a virtual tour solution now? Here are our top picks
Opinion
Self-containment and social distancing have made in-person home tours challenging. These top tech picks and tips can help you wait out the unexpected pandemic
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 18
RE/MAX is the latest to suggest canceling open houses
RE/MAX CEO Adam Contos urged the company's agents to take the 'global emergency' seriously in a memo
by Patrick Kearns Mar 18
Agents: It's time to stop holding open houses
Opinion
In response to the recent coronavirus outbreak, brokerages have to do what they can to exercise safety. So, here's why our firm suspended open houses — and why yours should, too
by J. Philip Faranda Mar 18
Redfin cancels open houses due to coronavirus concerns
CEO Glenn Kelman: 'The whole industry has been talking about going virtual for a decade'
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 17
Open houses took hit from coronavirus over the weekend
Some open houses already saw cancelations and declining attendance last week. That's likely to be a growing trend in the coming weeks
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 16
Compass executive calls for 2-week moratorium on home showings
Leonard Steinberg, the chief evangelist at Compass, says the quicker the virus is contained, the better it will be for the housing market
by Patrick Kearns Mar 16
Keeping It Real: 10 tips for newbies to start off right
Jump in with both feet! Take every single opportunity that comes your way, and research, research, research
by Peter Lorimer Mar 12
Amidst coronavirus worries, Washington real estate carries on
Although Washington real estate agents have noticed palpable differences in day-to-day life, their businesses continue to stay strong despite coronavirus anxiety
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 10
Off track on your sales goals? Start using the ‘midway mayday’ system
Hold yourself accountable for meeting your goals by using this mid-month checkup
by Jeff Glover Jan 24
The Kaizen way: Reach your goals and improve, step by step
Opinion
Process is important in reaching goals and performance improvement
by Ryan Rodenbeck Jan 23
A mother and daughter sitting at a table together, looking at a tablet computer
Kleard Pro will now be a member benefit to the country's largest association, serving 52,000 agents
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 14
Pulse: 12 responses to 'You don't hold open houses? Why?'
Note security risks, unlikelihood of attracting serious buyers and their arguable obsolescence, readers suggested
by Teke Wiggin Dec 31
How this newbie closed 30 deals annually in first 2 years
Kaisen Mitchell shares how he got his real estate business off the ground by capitalizing on open houses
by Pat Hiban Dec 24
6 housing topics to talk about (instead of politics) on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving dinners can quickly turn tense when touchy subjects are brought up. Here are 6 interesting housing topics to chat about instead
by Marian McPherson Nov 25
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Plus, will future technology eliminate the need for open houses?
by Byron Lazine Nov 22