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Where We Are Now: May 20, 2020

Team – Here is the Path Forward from yesterday and the slides. Glad you joined – great presentations! I am not a privacy freak. I do have a password on my mobile phone, but really have nothing to hide. I do find it amazing how we are constantly being tracked via leading edge and trailing edge technology. Two stories for you to absorb, both involve tracking our movements....

At Home with Michele Downing

Under shelter-in-place, home is more meaningful than ever. Home is a sanctuary, it’s where we find refuge, comfort, and our loved ones. And now it’s also the office, the gym, a school, playground, and more. From Los Angeles to the Bay Area, our agents are adapting their business to serve their clients like never before — from within their own homes. In this series, we...

Where We Are Now: May 19, 2020

Work From Home — Day 64 What Has Come, Gone, Still Here & Coming Back 5:20AM PST Team – Yesterday evening I went back and read the WFH Day 1 blog post about open houses and international buyers. What a reflection. It made me think about what has come, gone, still here and coming back. The survey we conducted March 13 – 15, answered by...

Where We Are Now: May 18, 2020

Work From Home — Day 63 Big Week! Compass Live & The Path Forward 5:30AM PST Team – Big weekend! Big week coming up! This weekend we saw the return of Nascar in Darlington, SC and Professional Golf in Juno Beach, FL both without fans; golf without caddies. That’s new. The NFL, NBA, and other professional sports have also announced new schedules and public health safety guidelines. Las Vegas casinos...

What's Happening This Week: May 18, 2020

Los Angeles Greater Area LA’s visionary Mid-Century houses  In Mid-Century SoCal, top designers and architects were challenged to create affordable, innovative houses for Postwar living. The spacious, flowing indoor/outdoor Case Study Houses are still inviting spaces to explore today. View this post on Instagram by @elizabethdaniels01 A post shared by Case Study House #17, 1947 (@casestudy17) on Jun 11, 2016 at 2:20pm PDT Descanso beauty...

Where We Are Now: May 15, 2020

Work From Home — Day 60 26th Secretary of Defense, retired General James N. Mattis 5:15AM PST Team – I made a small donation to the SEAL Family Foundation, and as a result yesterday I enjoyed a one hour conversation with retired General and 26th Secretary of Defense, James N. Mattis. When I originally signed up, it was to be a dinner in Orange County organized  by...

Where We Are Now: May 14, 2020

Work From Home — Day 59 MUST READ — Second SIP Survey Results 5:30AM PST Team – Our marketing team and all of you are amazing. As of 8PM last night we had 887 responses to our second SIP Market Dynamics Survey. The results are in. This team rocks on participation when called upon. We thank you collectively! The table below illustrates your opinions. Before the...

Rustic farmhouse captures natural seaside elegance

Situated on a picturesque palm tree-lined street, this new construction 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath rustic farmhouse features a bright open floor plan that captures the natural elegance of the Pacific Palisades.  A striking chef’s kitchen, living, and dining area seamlessly open to the sunny backyard. A large en-suite bedroom completes the sumptuous first floor.  An oversized picture window reveals relaxing outdoor views ascending the stairs...

Where We Are Now: May 13, 2020

  Work From Home — Day 58 In-Flight Course Corrections 6:00AM PST Team – If you have not already, please complete our 2nd SIP Market Dynamics Survey as it closes at 5PM PST today. I am a huge advocate of planning your business and executing your business plan. If not, others will out-execute you as they have a business plan. Pretty simple. May not be right, but it’s...

Where We Are Now: May 12, 2020

Work From Home — Day 57 More on Private Exclusives and Clear Cooperation Team – Since May 1st we have stress bubbling up in California about Clear Cooperation and Compass Private Exclusives. In my opinion, the ultimate solution will be defined by buyers and sellers, not NAR, CAR, or a local board. As a result, the ultimate solution will take some time. To understand the...