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Lessons Learned From The Pandemic Era
With the pandemic state of emergency officially in the rearview mirror here in the U.S., it's time to look back and think about what we've learned from this experience as real estate trailblazers. The industry as a whole has much to be proud of in how it adapted to unprecedented circumstances while delivering great service.
For years now, many people all around the world have looked forward to returning to normal. But it's crucial to realize that not everything will go back to the way it was. That's especially true in real estate. Due to the scope and pace of change the field absorbed, some of the changes are certainly going to be permanent.
Luckily, there are many positive lessons to take forward into the future.
Let's consider a few of them right now.
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Should Agents Be Working From Home?
With vaccination rates flagging and an ambiguous timeline for the end of the pandemic, the answer to this question is a resounding "Yes!"
Of all industries transformed by the pandemic, real estate moved the fastest — because it was essential to protect agents, brokers, and their clients. Giving up with the finish line in sight doesn't make sense.
But there is a flip side. Research shows many supervisors are nervous about this new work-from-home world. If they can't see people doing their work, they worry nothing is getting done. It's affecting teams in all kinds of industries.
Luckily, real estate is a little bit different.
An independent streak has always been a big part of success in real estate. Even with perks offered by the largest agencies and b...
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The Pandemic Is Slowing... What's Next?
One of the most challenging eras in American history is entering a new phase.
The worst of the pandemic is hopefully over. Vaccination rates may be seeing a rebound as more people take action to protect themselves from new COVID-19 variants. But many areas of the economy are stuck in slow motion, and it has proven difficult to return to ordinary office life.
In this environment, it's no surprise real estate is still in an adjustment period!
There's no going back to the way things were, and the future is coming fast. The threat of infection may be waning, but structural changes will not end here. To excel in 2021 and beyond, estate professionals at all levels will need to adapt. The question is: where should they invest their limited attention?
Let's look at s...
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Real Estate After Covid
Few industries changed as much or as quickly as real estate at the outset of the pandemic.
Working together, real estate professionals from all walks of life were able to re-imagine traditional approaches. The drive to improve safety for colleagues and clients alike has had a tremendous impact. What started out as a matter of necessity has given rise to innovations like digital showings, poised to redefine business as usual.
With vaccinations increasing fast, real estate professionals will soon find themselves with the opportunity to return to something like "normal." But precisely what awaits in the future is a matter of considerable debate.
Real estate has been one of the biggest bright spots in a pandemic-battered economy. While nobody can see the future, the general outlines of wh...
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How Vaccines Will Impact The Industry
For more than a year, the world has awaited the arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Thanks to the hard work of so many scientists and healthcare experts, not to mention an enormous logistical undertaking involving Americans from coast to coast, vaccination is finally materializing.
There are now two COVID-19 vaccines in wide use throughout the country, with a third entering circulation. More than 13% of all Americans
