Case-Shiller is a go-to source for prices — but know these blind spots
Repeat-sales models have been the gold standard in home-price tracking for decades. Intel examines what they miss, and what some data providers are doing to fill in the gaps
by Chris LeBarton Mar 11
HomeStack, LiveEasy partner to advance white-labeled solutions
Both companies offer white-labeled applications for real estate agents, vendors and consumers and provide a range of communication functions, home insights and market data
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 8
Prudence's $80 Million Fund III slated for early-stage proptech
The company said it has $230M in assets under management and has invested in industry-leading companies such as Compass, commercial property data company Crexi, and CASAFARI, a property search portal in Europe
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 7
DelPrete: A new generation of brokerages is on the rise
It’s a transformative time in the industry, Mike DelPrete writes, and now is an opportunity to pause, step back, critically evaluate and use the moment to get smarter
by Mike DelPrete Mar 7
Elephant in the room: What execs revealed about commissions in Q4
In the wake of legal settlements in 2 of the largest commission lawsuits, RE/MAX and Anywhere illuminated their paths forward to investors in Q4 earnings calls. Intel reads the tea leaves
by Daniel Houston Mar 6
Doss debuts 'accelerator' program to waive franchise fees
Twenty participants in the new program will not have to pay Doss' normal $15,000 franchise fee, though they will have to commit to growing their businesses
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 4
Luxury forecast: What lies ahead for high-net-worth buyers in 2024
Recent luxury forecasts from Coldwell Banker and Christie's International Real Estate show optimism in the market, and plenty of demand for new technology. Intel examines their findings
Here's how Zillow's new 'super app' is driving revenue growth: DelPrete
Zillow is diversifying its revenue along the transaction — what it calls its super app — and is outperforming a depressed market, Mike DelPrete writes
by Mike DelPrete Mar 1
Opendoor's partnership with eXp officially goes live
The companies' integrated technology will streamline the process to make Opendoor cash offers available to eXp's tens of thousands of agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 29
Cloze, marketing platform MAXA Designs announce integration
Cloze is known for its lighweight experience and emphasis on AI-backed communication and agent-first efficiencies, often expanding services through integration
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 28
Energized by AI, brokerage leaders eye big tech spend in 2024: Triple-I
Nearly 70% of brokerage leaders who responded to the latest Inman Intel Index earlier this month expect to invest in technology in 2024, with many now saying artificial intelligence is top of mind
by Daniel Houston Feb 28
Realeflow's latest listing prediction solution is ready for rollout
The company said its software, now in its 11th generation, can help investors and agents recognize probability to sell within 90 days 'for almost every residential property in the United States'
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 27
With $15M goal, Knock turns to 'everyday' investors
Second Century Ventures and Foundry Venture Capital have backed the company with $10M. Knock is now turning to public funding site Wefunder to get to $15M
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 26
Star broker Jaime Richichi moves to Sotheby's International Realty
After 2 years at Compass, NYC-based real estate broker Jaime Richichi is moving to Sotheby's International Realty. Richichi has a lifetime sales volume of $100M
by Marian McPherson Feb 26
Brokerages, lenders anticipate big recruitment push in 2024: Triple-I
Approximately 28% of brokerage leaders believe 'recruiting and retaining talent' will be their most challenging responsibility 1 year from now, according to results from the Inman Intel Index survey
by Chris LeBarton Feb 26
RentSpree, St. Louis's MARIS MLS forge new proptech partnership
About 15,000 members of St. Louis-based MARIS will now have access to ApplyLink, RentSpree's solution for slow lease transactions, dated lead capture, conversion tactics and rental workflows
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 23