Zillow vs. Opendoor: Who's doing it better right now?
Opinion
Opendoor made over 2M offers to curious homeowners in 2021, exponentially more than ever before. This highlights the growing potential of Opendoor's 'top of the funnel' customer appeal — which is beginning to rival Zillow
by Mike DelPrete Jun 30
9 easy strategies for setting boundaries at work and in life
Over-committing, over-serving and people-pleasing can keep you from giving yourself, your business and your family the time you deserve, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Jun 30
Better parts ways with second head of real estate in 4 months
The embattled mortgage company confirmed it had let go of Chad Walker shortly after 3 other executives have recently departed. Nick Taylor will replace Walker as head of the division
by Taylor Anderson Jun 29
Property marketplace Sundae cuts 15% of its workforce
Sundae, which lets homesellers sell their properties as-is to investors without hiring a real estate agent, said layoffs were targeted to its newest markets
by Matt Carter Jun 29
RentSpree calls on MLSs to include rentals, saying it would help agents
Company says the action would minimize delays for renters, increase efficiency of filling rentals, help agents earn commissions and build their pipelines and standardize the process over time
by Taylor Anderson Jun 28
Take a look at what CoStar calls the empowering ‘Listing of the Future’
New feature set to provide more information about each individual property, including 3D tours, photos and the view out the window. ‘Getting on a prospect’s short list is very important’
by Taylor Anderson Jun 27
Fannie Mae's latest forecast is a shocker: The Real Word
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Fannie Mae's new prediction for existing-home sales, summer marketing and the Marketeer
by Byron Lazine Jun 24
Home flipper activity jumps, while profitability plummets
Slowdown in bidding wars is 'having a predictable impact on profit margins for investors,’ said Rick Sharga, executive vice president of market intelligence from Attom, in the latest report
by Taylor Anderson Jun 22
Will mortgage rates doom the housing market? The Real Word
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss rising interest rates, reluctant luxury homebuyers and an Inman Marketeer
by Byron Lazine Jun 21
Opendoor's buy-to-list premium drops dramatically: Mike DelPrete
Opinion
The heady days of record home price appreciation — the most significant driver of iBuyer profitability — appear to be coming to a close (for now)
by Mike DelPrete Jun 21
What's giving eXp the edge right now? Mike DelPrete
Opinion
As the market makes profitability more difficult to attain, cost control measures will become ever more important for brokerage companies
by Mike DelPrete Jun 17
7 things that must decrease for your business to increase
Opinion
The process of decreasing makes room for the new growth that is to come. Take action today and the business of your dreams will follow
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 17
iBuyer survey reveals how much less sellers would accept for their homes
Clever's 'American Attitudes on iBuyer Companies' survey of 994 people reveals numerous facts about consumers and iBuyers, including the lengths they'd go to avoid a more traditional sale
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 16
Ready to saddle up and make the move to Montana? The Real Word
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss PPP loans, record-setting levels of home equity and a Montana Marketeer
by Byron Lazine Jun 10
The brokerage slowdown has begun: Mike DelPrete
Opinion
The market is softening and it's reflected in quarterly declines. Fewer transactions mean less brokerage revenue
by Mike DelPrete Jun 7