How Will a Recession Impact the Real Estate Industry?

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Real Estate Technology with Buying Buddy IDX CRM Suite

You've seen the reports and heard the projections. Economists are preparing for a recession in 2020. So how will the real estate industry prepare for 2019? Will there be a market fall out like 2008?

The projections are mixed. The good news is that the real estate market is not set to be as hard as it was the 2000s. Nor is the market set to take the blame. RisMedia’s latest article reports that the indications point to low inventory rather than prices bottoming out. However, across all projections, purchases will slow, real estate included.

So how will the real estate industry prepare for 2020? Understanding how to address clients' fears and needs in the recession is key. Commentary from veterans who stayed afloat in the 2000s will be something to watch. Building financial cushions and reliable lead nurturing systems appears to be key.

Do you think a 2020 recession is on the way? What are some other ways you are preparing your business in 2019?

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Paul Eastwood
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Comments (3)

Dorte Engel
RE/MAX Leading Edge - Bowie, MD
ABC - Annapolis, Bowie, Crofton & rest of Maryland

Dear Paul,

All good ideas for preparing. Let's start storing some fat.

Nov 08, 2018 07:15 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I think that yes there will be a slow down but people are trying to create one in my opinion

Nov 08, 2018 07:25 PM
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Actually over valuation on housing creates a problem. In SFBA home prices tanked 5-12% from March to October 18 in 7 months. But home prices have tripled since the recovery.  This is almost 6X the home price of US median RE market.  Over valuation means excessive spending, congestion, pollution. By stepping on the brakes, weed out companies not making profit and get back to the basics is healthy.  $10-12,000 monthly mortgage or $8,000 rent is ridiculous. That is what many people are paying today locally. 

Nov 08, 2018 08:12 PM

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