Eugene Bernshtam

COVID-19 has caused the world to hit pause. Many industries are struggling to get back on their feet as markets start to reopen. Real estate has always been one of the most resilient industries for decades. Has anything changed in real estate over the past months?    In the first few months of the year, a drop in online engagements was noticed. Eugene Bernshtam, a real estate developer, mentions that companies have started doing virtual showings to cater to clients’ requests. Facebook and Zoom are top platform choices for online home tours and open houses. It is obvious that most buyers are not willing to take the time to physically look at property options due to the virus. Still, clients who are about to close a deal prefer to see the property in person, even if they have to break a few new rules placed due to COVID-19. Realtors leading showings and open houses may be a little strict about prospective buyers when it comes to wearing face masks and practicing soc...

COVID-19 is a global crisis unlike any other. The pandemic has forced people to stay in their homes, causing the reluctant migration of systems to the cloud. For some industries, the telecommuting setup is nothing new. But for others, it’s something that has cost them their job.    There is no single way to lead in this time of crisis. All leaders are faced with different challenges. Their employees come to them for problems they have never encountered before. In order to still lead a team successfully, one must first try to take a breath. Employees are looking for leaders who are calm and stable in the time of trouble, shares Eugene Bernshtam.    Along with a sense of sense, a leader must also display confidence. Showing employees, clients, and other stakeholders that seeing through this hurdle is possible gives them hope and confidence in one’s leadership. For example, teleconferencing is not foreign terrain for most companies. And since it’s the onl...