Exclusive Survey: 95% would pay a buyer agent under right conditions
A majority of potential buyers say they're open to paying their agents in the wake of legal threats to commissions, according to results from a joint survey conducted by Inman with Dig Insights
by Chris LeBarton Nov 8
Opendoor to double the number of homes it buys each month: CEO
CEO Carrie Wheeler told Intel that Opendoor wants to purchase 2,000-plus homes per month and that the company is leaning into partnerships like the ones it has with Zillow and eXp
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 8
Will Q3 earnings keep real estate mired in a 'Groundhog Day' loop?
Real estate companies have been trapped in a repeating cycle of bad financial quarters. Will this latest round of earnings break the loop, or is the industry doomed to relive it?
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 1
Young homebuyers could lead the recovery. So what do they want?
First-time buyers are less likely than homeowners to be holding out for lower mortgage rates. But they hold a host of other priorities and concerns, according to an Intel analysis of buyer behavior
by Daniel Houston Oct 25
The activity with best ROI? It's old-school networking, Intel poll shows
Agents are doubling down on networking to drive business in tough times, according to results from the Inman Intel Index, excerpts of which are available to Select subscribers for the first time
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 25
Traffic data is the weapon of choice as portal wars heat up ahead of Q3
Ahead of Q3 earnings, Inman took a dive into the top 5 real estate portals' traffic data. Zillow still leads the pack, but stiff competition has emerged from old — and new — industry entrants
by Marian McPherson Oct 24
Renters rejoice! Rental rates fell for 5th straight month in September
Rents for studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units fell 0.7 percent between August and September, according to Realtor.com
by Ben Verde Oct 23
Inman Intel Index: Real estate leaders brace for dizzying change
The inaugural Triple-I survey went out to the Inman community last month, and the results are here. Dig into 126 pages of deep, exclusive findings, only for Intel subscribers
by Daniel Houston Oct 18
Chris LeBarton: How the Inman Intel Index changes the game
Inman Director of Research Chris LeBarton has started tracking industry sentiment at a time of major change. He shared his insights from results of the Triple-I survey — and what comes next
by Daniel Houston Oct 18
Zillow Flex program's success fee rises to 40%: DelPrete
Despite all the talk of alternative revenue streams, Zillow's latest money-making strategy is raising the price of its agent-based lead-gen offering
by Mike DelPrete Oct 12
Why US consumers are souring — and what that means for housing
Maegan Sherlock, senior research analyst for John Burns, spoke with Intel about the results of the firm's latest household sentiment survey: 'I was hoping to see a new magic mortgage rate'
by Daniel Houston Oct 11
How tech-savvy brokers deal with second job: proptech 'ambassador'
Real estate brokers who invest in tech stacks frequently find themselves selling their own agents on the technology's merits. Intel spoke to executives about the adoption tactics that work best
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 27
6 charts that illuminate the latest existing-home sales data
In a series of key charts, Aziz Sunderji of Home Economics and Mike DelPrete, a strategic adviser and global expert in real estate technology, put August existing-home sales in historical context
by Mike DelPrete Sep 27
Take the inaugural Inman Intel Index survey for September 2023
Questions that matter. Actionable insights. Inman is officially launching Triple-I, a survey unlike any other in the real estate industry.
by Chris LeBarton Sep 25
The pandemic broke open houses. Can a financial downturn fix them?
Open houses have been on the decline for decades, with a typical seller hosting just 1 open house before a sale. But an Intel review of data shows a downturn could breathe new life into the practice
by Marian McPherson Sep 20