‘Get a lawyer to look at it’: Mike DelPrete on incentive split pitfalls
Some real estate agents are earning tons in extra splits from their brokerages, the real estate advisor told Intel. Everything seems great — until they're told to pay it back in full
by Daniel Houston Apr 26
3 profit-driving tips for broker-owners in a tough market
Doing nothing in this challenging market is no longer an option. Steer the ship in the right direction using these strategies
by Chase Williams Apr 20
Median home price tallies largest annual drop in more than a decade
Pandemic-era boomtowns and tech hubs fueled an annualized 3.3% drop, to $400,528, according to new data. 'There’s this fear that everything will crash,' reports one Redfin agent in Boise, Idaho
by Ben Verde Apr 19
4 ways to level up your brokerage and develop your team
By focusing on team development and a team-oriented culture, you can gain a stronger, more experienced team that outsells the competition
by Marcus Larrea Apr 13
Is your brokerage stuck? Here's what you're probably missing
Fortunately, you don't have to stay stuck in patterns that are no longer working for you or your brokerage. Here's what you may need to create change
by Chase Williams Apr 13
Mike DelPrete on the perils of hurting for cash in a down market
Brokerages and emerging disruptors alike dipped into savings as revenues declined late last year. Industry analyst Mike DelPrete spoke exclusively to Intel about the options at their disposal
by Daniel Houston Mar 29
Real estate braces for year of mass consolidation as startups eye exit
A contracting market will place pressure on struggling startup entrepreneurs while some broker-owners use the down market as an opportunity to nail down a succession plan, analysts told Intel
by Daniel Houston Mar 22
Starting up and standing out as an indie brokerage
Opinion
Starting an independent real estate brokerage is challenging but rewarding. Here's how to find the right tools and platforms to help
by Jim Turner Mar 16
Latest jobs numbers take pressure off wages — and mortgage rates
The real estate industry got 2 kernels of good news in the latest jobs numbers from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics
by Daniel Houston Mar 10
How to maintain a boutique feel as your brokerage expands
Growth is great, but a business is only as strong as its foundation. As you scale up, continue to prioritize the things that matter most — your clients, your team and your brand
The message is blunt: Real estate leaders anticipate a tough 2023
Inman's first-ever Intel leadership survey revealed that leaders think the market will be worse in 2023 compared to 2022 — but they also expect to thrive regardless of the economic headwinds
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 8
Young renters' inflation rate lower than general population: Study
Gen Zers and millennials who signed new leases in December saw their cost of goods and services increase 5.6% and 6.1%, respectively, according to a new report by Redfin
by Ben Verde Feb 8
The broker-owner's guide to real estate teams
Opinion
Overall, teams can be very positive for business. Problems arise when teams operate as a brokerage within a brokerage
by Anthony Hitt Jan 26
Adapting and refreshing your coaching and training programs for 2023
Brokers should review their business plans to focus on the skills agents need to be successful in this new market
by Amy Corr AND Kevin Van Eck Jan 26
Anywhere Brands Sue Yannaccone: Align with bigger franchises to win
Anywhere Brands President Sue Yannaccone argued at Inman Connect New York on Wednesday that franchising helps brokerages scale up, and gives them tools they couldn't otherwise access
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 25