In this time of social distancing, there’s a fair amount of scrolling through social media happening. While there’s a fair amount of doom and gloom out there, we’ve also had our timelines brightened by the acts of goodwill, charity and positivity we’ve been seeing from many of our readers. Here are a few of the Instagram posts that have delighted us over the past few days.
Nick Libert, owner and CEO of EXIT Strategy Realty, leads the pack with a post about joy in dark times. He reflected not only on what’s happening now, but drew strength from his past experience during the 2008 financial crisis. Also, his company posted a public compilation of resources available in its “primary focus areas” of personal finance, wellness, charity and real estate.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B9pKUuBhBfg/?igshid=883xspbd1wov
Of course, virtual tours are getting a lot of attention these days, and Matt Laricy has been doing them for while. The team leader at Americorp Ltd. posted a call-out for questions from clients and agents, pledging an open and honest conversation about COVID-19 and real estate. Check out his latest podcast for the answers.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B9zLibVBxqM/?igshid=1uv168g4rhw1x
Cadey O’Leary of Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty in Chicago did not take St. Patrick’s Day off, and we’re guessing she’s working pretty hard today too. Check out her video chat about the Fed’s recent actions and the market in general.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B92x3kgFdaU/?igshid=13spdnusuyuuh
Staying connected as a team isn’t easy, but if this screenshot from a recent Weinberg Choi Realty virtual meeting is any indication, this Keller Williams Chicago — Lincoln Park team is still in high spirits. As team leader Tommy Choi noted, “Gratitude is recession-proof.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/B91xw80FoA0/?igshid=1jq8jtofwxskd
It wasn’t too long ago that Dan Kieres opened the doors to his new brokerage on Chicago’s Northwest Side, and he’s not about to close them now. The broker-owner of Northwest Real Estate Group is ready to FaceTime anytime.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B9y_ZF0jc7r/?igshid=1534p4bql1f89
If you’re getting questions from sellers about whether or not they should hold off putting their homes on the market, Scott Curcio of Baird & Warner has some salient advice in this “social distancing” version of his MarketMinute update.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B90FrkIhMbo/?igshid=n9utwt1qjw14
If business is a little slow for you at the moment, Amy Galvin shared some concrete tips for how to make the most of it in her recent Instagram post. “Look at this as a gift. This is the perfect opportunity to reflect on how you want to communicate, build relationships with your clients and revitalize your business,” the co-founder of Luxury Living Chicago Realty wrote.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B92KK77h3_S/?igshid=evvuazutr7o2
And it’s not just brokers who can get in on the act. The team behind West Loop development 1400 Monroe shared ideas for supporting local businesses and restaurants in their neighborhood during trying times.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B92VzUDBY1l/?igshid=ixyg2wviejfg