Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, a typical Market Metrics article for RE+View included information based on the most recently available data, which usually described some measure of economic or real estate market performance one to three months prior to the time the article was written.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, REALTORS® continue to play an important role in assisting people to find homes.

A prospective client Googles your name along with the word Realtor® – what do they see?

There is a lot of paper in a real estate closing. Even for those title companies that have gone paperless, a significant amount of paper must still be printed out for the actual closing.

1. Promote ahead of time. Schedule a specific day/time and promote your virtual open house ahead of time.

The start of a new year, for some, means embracing this transitional moment as an opportunity to reflect upon past accomplishments, anticipate challenges and set new goals.

Given the continuing decline in properties available for sale across Northern Virginia, it’s likely that Realtors® are increasingly having to advise clients on the availability and costs of renting a home while trying to enter the homeownership market.