COVID-19 and the extraordinary efforts being made to minimize the spread of the virus have touched every aspect of American life. REALTOR® Magazine and the National Association of REALTORS® are here to help you process whatâs happening in the country and the real estate industry as massive school, travel, and service closures nationwide begin to affect your livelihood. While the Fedâs drastic rate cut to zero is âthe right policy,â says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, thereâs new evidence it may not help prevent a housing slowdownâjust as the spring selling season approaches. So what should you be doing to safeguard yourself, your business, and your clients? Cancel open houses? Avoid traveling with clients in your car? NAR has answers in its continually updated coronavirus guide for REALTORS®. Beyond business advice, weâve got you covered with information about changes to real estate events, sellersâ responses to the market, and other news, including an analysis of the federal governmentâs actions in response to the crisis. More Stories: Decision on NARâs May Meetings in D.C. Expected by April 1 Sellers Adopt Showing Procedures to Minimize Coronavirus Spread Mortgage Forbearance Options Available to Owners Affected By Coronavirus Workplace Policies Aim to Stem Coronavirus Spread Students Face Housing Dilemma as More Colleges Move Online |