As the coronavirus and its impact on the industry unfold, RISMedia is providing resources and updates. Look for them on this page, which is regularly updated, and for more in the RISMedia newsletter.
Here’s the current breakdown of state’s mandated or recommended stay-at-home orders, as well as their status on reopening businesses:
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Commentary and Expert Insights
- What Now? Data-Driven Strategies to Keep Your Business Moving Forward
- 5 Insights for Real Estate in the Time of COVID-19
- Luxury Real Estate: ‘Bright Spots’ Amidst Turbulent Times
- Dealing With Disaster: Real Estate in the Wake of COVID-19
- 2020: The Year the World Hit Pause, and Why You Need to ‘Bring It’
- How Newsmakers Are Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Coronavirus in Crowded Spaces: How Apartments and Communities Could Help Lessen Spread
- These Days We’re All Staying In—But We Can Still Show Up
- A Ray of Hope in Dark Times
- A Special Message From NAR President Vince Malta
- A New Normal: Current Events Will Shape How Real Estate Operates
- Coronavirus: How Brokers Are Responding and Adapting
- The State of Housing: Experts Discuss Global Influence, Trends, Coronavirus and Other Challenges, and Potential Solutions
- How Coronavirus Affects the 2020 Real Estate Market
- NAR Provides Resources to Help Manage Coronavirus Crisis
- Navigating the Crisis at the Association Level: San Francisco’s Response
- Is Real Estate America’s Rock During the Coronavirus Crisis?
- Is Your Brokerage Managing New Home-Office Risks?
- Short-Term Rental Business Owners Face Financial Burden Due to COVID-19
- Looking Past COVID-19: Ramping Up for What’s Next
How-To: Keep Productive
- 4 Critical Activities Every Agent Should Focus on Today
- An Inflection Point for Agent Retention
- Content Ideas to Share on Social Media to Help Clients Through the Crisis
- 5 Steps to Navigate What’s Next
- Best 6 Strategies for Staying Productive in Self-Isolation
- Round 2: Facebook Live Events for Running Your Business During the COVID-19 Outbreak
- Same Goals, New Strategies
- Tips to Successfully Run Your Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Be Calm, Be Human and Be Successful
- Reach Out and Coach Someone
- How to Talk About COVID-19 in Your Real Estate Newsletter
- Daily Facebook Live Events: How to Adapt in Uncertain Times
- Right Now Is the Time to Up Your Social Media Game
- Real Estate Recruiting—Right Now!
- Top Skills to Develop During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Addressing the Crisis: Shareable Content to Keep Real Estate Consumers Engaged and Informed
- How Your Team Can Navigate a Coronavirus-Impacted Market
- Lead Generation Strategies Every Agent Should Implement During COVID-19
- How Real Estate Agents Can Continue to Serve During COVID-19
- 7 Things Real Estate Agents Should Be Doing in Their CRM During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Quarantine
How-To: Remotely Work
- Get Virtual Appointments by Adding Value
- 7 Steps to a Successful Virtual Open House
- 5 Ways to Replace Face-to-Face Client Contact
- Showcasing Your Virtual Expertise
- Consistent Communication for Managers in the Time of COVID-19
- COVID-19: 3D Virtual Tours Amid a Crisis
- How to Get Appointments Fast on Your New Virtual Platform
- Setting Up for Remote Work Amid a Health Crisis
- Tips to Train Your Team Virtually
- Working Remotely With Your Team and Your Clients
News Updates
- COVID-19 Stimulus Package: What Aid Is Coming and How to Apply
- NAR Offers Members TeleHealth(SM) to REALTORS® at No Cost
- Coronavirus Aid: For You, Your Business and Your Clients
- FHFA Expands Flexible Mortgage Processing
- COVID-19: How iBuyers Are Responding to State Mandates and Market Shifts
- NAR Relaunches ‘Right Tools, Right Now’ to Help REALTORS® Face Coronavirus Impacts
- COVID-19 Relief: Industry Collaborates on Advocacy Efforts, Regulatory Changes
- Before Pandemic, Existing-Home Sales Soared—What Will Happen Now?
- Fed Cuts Rates to Zero as Coronavirus Knocks Markets
- Forecast: COVID-19 to Drag Home Sales 15 Percent This Year
- COVID News Update: Agent and Broker Relief From Realtor.com
- Will COVID-19 Change Last Year’s Home-Buying Trends? NAR Report Sheds Light on the 2019 Market
- Zillow: Layoffs Due to Coronavirus Threatening Minority Households
- Coronavirus Hits Builder Confidence for 55-Plus Housing Market Particularly Hard
- NAR Quarterly Report: Metro Home Prices Increase in Nearly All Areas
- 2020 Is in for More Ups and Downs, Says Realtor.com®
- CFPB, FHFA and HUD Launch Joint Mortgage and Housing Assistance Website for Americans Impacted by COVID-19
- NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun Gives Market Update and Forecast at Virtual Legislative Meetings
- FHFA Announces Payment Deferral Option for Homeowners in COVID-19 Forbearance Plans, Extends Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium
- High-End Homes on the Rebound, New Listings Ticking Up
- Regional Spotlights: How the Real Estate Industry Is Faring Amidst COVID-19
- Business as Usual? Homes.com Surveys Real Estate Practitioners
- Scalia, Kraninger & Carranza Discuss COVID-19 at REALTORS® Legislative Meetings
- Title Insurance Industry Supports Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Buyer Activity Could Start Picking Up, Realtor.com Data Shows
- Builder Confidence: Index Shows Bounce Back From Historic Lows
- Report: The Impact COVID-19 Has Had on Real Estate Facebook Ads
- Market Recovery: Buyers and Sellers Making Their Way Back, Data Shows
- CoreLogic: April Saw Boost in Home Prices, Could Drop Be Coming?
- Nearly All States Back in Business: The Breakdown and Industry Response
Podcasts and Webinars
- Podcast: The Brian Buffini Show Hosts NAR’s Shannon McGahn
- Webinar Recap: How to THRIVE in Chaos!
- Recharge, Refocus and Reset With a Motivational Podcast
- New Webinar Series From RPR®: Use This Downtime to Up Your Skills
- Podcast: Ben Carson Speaks With Brian Buffini
- Podcast: Brian Buffini Interviews NAR Chief Economist on Coronavirus Impact
- Webinar: A New Listing Game
- Webinar: How to Build Business for Consistent Income
- Webinar: Run Your Business Like a Million-Dollar Agent
- Webinar: Turn Your Business Plan Into an Action Plan
- Podcast: The Coming Rebound With David Stevens
- Webinar Recap: Tech Tools for the Superstars – in Uncertain Times
REALTOR® Sentiment
On May 3-4, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) asked members for feedback on the pandemic, including market observations and updates. The results:
- 30% reported homebuyer interest is lower by more than 50 percent, down from 35%
- 50% reported experiencing no delays in closings as a result of COVID-19, up from 37%
- 77% reported sellers are getting ready to sell, with half already completing DIY home improvement
“After a pause, home sellers are gearing up to list their properties with the reopening of the economy,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “Plenty of buyers also appear ready to take advantage of record-low mortgage rates and the stability that comes with these locked-in monthly payments into future years.”
Important Resources
- Coronavirus.gov
- CDC.gov/Coronavirus
- ConsumerFinance.gov/Coronavirus
- FHFA.gov
- NAR.realtor/Coronavirus
- Resource: REALTOR® Center for Financial Wellness
Last Updated: June 10, 2020
Great resources. Needed this. Thank you!
Lots of much-needed info and resources here, particularly on keeping productive.
We have not seen a drop in buyer interest but our team is only taking out buyers that are ready to go and in the buy withing 2-week stage, all others we are using the internet to assist them with the home search. We are also seeing a 30% increase in website visits and signups on our website. We are predicting that once the COVID is under control we will be extremely busy with buyers. The bad is this virus is impacting normalcy the good is that we are touching all our past clients and leads like we never have before and the efforts are paying off. Good Luck to all and stay strong.
James Gonzales
Hey Phil B.,
What are you guys doing to stay active and productive and where are you guys at. We are fortunate since we are still on the essential list in New Mexico
James Gonzales
Albuquerque, NM
What I think would be best is to grab as many leads as possible and give them virtual tours and follow up with them till the quarantine is over. By the time everything comes back to its position market will be flooded with customers but the problem is, what if millions of jobs are lost? It can be a huge draw back for real estate sector,namely we.
This is useful information. Thanks for sharing!