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....
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How to handle client objections during the pandemic
The types of objections we're hearing now are going to be with us for a while, and they may become our new normal, so we need to be able to ease clients' fears....
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Stop! 7 things you shouldn’t do on listing appointments
Selling yourself is a little bit like dating. You have to make a great first impression. So, here are a few things to keep in mind if you want to impress your clients from the get-go and make them feel like you're the perfect fit for their needs....
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The latest in-demand apartment feature is a Peloton room
Agents are beginning to market what may have been featured as small offices or hallways in the past as designated Peloton or workout areas with the shift to home exercise during the pandemic....
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CNipIT doesn’t let web leads leave
A spin-out of an app called ConnectNow, CNipIT is similar to live chat tools. It leverages agent availability and helps keep mobile agents connected to their home offices....
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They hate their homes, and they want out — NOW!
Quarantine has made many buyers realize they have new and urgent unmet needs for their homes, now that most plan to spend more time at home than ever before as they learn to navigate a COVID-19 world....
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Redfin is welcoming back 35% of furloughed staff
As homebuying demand returns in some parts of the country, Redfin is calling back approximately 350 furloughed employees, including agents....
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Daily Dispatch: Why brokerage value propositions will change
Zillow's chief industry development officer talks to Brad Inman on his podcast about the changing value propositions for brokerages in the post-pandemic world. ...
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How I Connect Now: Ro Malik, Troy Palmquist, Dan Noma Jr., Amy Somerville, JP Piccinini
Learn essentials from five members of the Inman community — Ro Malik, Troy Palmquist, Dan Noma Jr., Amy Somerville and JP Piccinini — ahead of Inman Connect Now, June 2-4, 2020....
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Luxury snapshot: Agents in high-end markets are staying busy
The market hasn't fully recovered yet, but agents in luxury markets told Inman that deals are still happening and activity appears to be on the rise....
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