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by Val Patterson Whether you are a buyer or seller, you can expect to sign some new paperwork due to changes in business practices brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Pennsylvania Association of Realtors issued guidelines last week that are designed to protect the health of sellers, buyers, agents and vendors (photographers, appraisers, inspectors …
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by Erik Weinbrecht With the importance of joining forces more apparent than ever, Sotheby’s has partnered with Google to support the International Rescue Committee with a unique fundraising effort to support those impacted hardest by the spread of COVID-19. An online auction of incredible, exclusive and most importantly – virtual – experiences will offer bidders …
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On Wednesday members of the Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors had the privilege of attending a virtual presentation by Lawrence Yun, Ph.D., chief economist and senior vice president, research for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Dr. Yun shared his impressions of the impact of COVID-19 on the residential housing market in Pennsylvania, considering that …
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After the Easter weekend and in the midst of Passover, we had a stormy Monday here in the Philadelphia area, but now the sun has come out late this afternoon, our landscapes seem greener than ever, at least for those of us in the suburbs. It’s one of the pleasures of time at home, seeing …
The past few days have seen a flurry of phone calls from a few of our own agents to our brokers with complaints that agents at other companies are continuing to show houses. "Why do I need to turn down requests when my competitors are out there presumably doing business?" Because right now it's the …
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Does our title make you want to dance around your kitchen? We are starting week 3 of working from home here at Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty, and some of us are a little stir crazy. It’s not how most of us want to work, but we believe it’s critical to follow the directive of the …
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Today we had a fantastic turnout for our company-wide town hall. Management would like to give a shout-out to all of our agents who are learning new tools every day so that they can be present and work to the best of their abilities during this situation. We'd like to share with you the following …
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We hope everyone is well this Wednesday. We just finished a Zoom meeting with all staff here at Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty. The message from Pennsylvania Association of Realtors is clear: We shall not interact face-to-face with clients, appraisers, inspectors and others. Fortunately our top-notch business partner, Delaware River Closing Services, and our office admins …
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Happy Tuesday to everyone! We are happy the sun is shining here in the Philadelphia area and temps are in the high-50s. RENTALS NEEDED We are still actively fielding calls from out-of-area residents who are seeking rental properties in Pennsylvania. Our agents are working as quickly as possible to accommodate requests. If you are a …
Note: This is the first in a series of daily updates about how business is continuing at Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty through the coronavirus pandemic. Check back each day for updates. The past week has been anything but business as usual for everyone. The agents and staff at Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty are still working …
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