Red flag! 13 things agents should watch out for when being recruited
Here's what some agents who have recently made strategic moves have to say about keeping one's eye on the prize when it comes to negotiating contracts with a new brokerage
Opendoor teases a non-MLS platform to market its inventory
Opinion
Tucked away in Opendoor's recent earnings call was an illuminating statement by its CEO that sheds light on its exclusive supply strategy
by Mike DelPrete May 25
Compass approaching 'critical' cash burn: Mike DelPrete
Opinion
Compass is not in immediate peril, but it is approaching a critical juncture where it will either need to raise more money or reduce expenses
by Mike DelPrete May 18
Opendoor's growth has 'materially accelerated': DelPrete
Opinion
2021 was a record year for Opendoor — and the latest data suggests that 2022 may turn out to be even bigger
by Mike DelPrete May 16
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by Jodie Cordell May 13
How to help a homebuyer sweeten an offer — without going too far
Contingency clauses are there to protect buyers and shouldn't be dropped lightly. Here's how agents can help advise clients navigating the tricky situations that offer-sweeteners can create
by Daniel Houston May 11
Zillow flexes in the face of a cooling market: DelPrete
Opinion
Zillow and Realtor.com's Q1 results shine a light on two key factors: overall revenue growth is slowing and Zillow's next-gen lead gen business, Zillow Flex, is building momentum
by Mike DelPrete May 10
Zillow's Flex model offers 'next gen lead gen': Mike DelPrete
Opinion
Zillow's new strategy has the company going back to its roots, doubling down on agent lead gen, and extracting more revenue from real estate commissions
by Mike DelPrete May 5
Mortgage is emerging battleground to watch in 2022: Mike DelPrete
Opinion
Recent growth and contraction in the mortgage, iBuyer and Power Buyer space have resulted in a reshuffling of the largest businesses aiming to disrupt the industry
by Mike DelPrete Apr 29
Brokerage disruption, iBuyer momentum, power buyers: A look at tech in Q1
Opinion
IBuyer momentum, brokerage disruptors and power buyers were all part of the picture of the first quarter of 2022 in the real estate industry. Here's a look back at the moves that made news already this year
by Mike DelPrete Mar 30
Opendoor cashes in on record home price appreciation
Opinion
Home price appreciation is through the roof, and that's good news for Opendoor. Its current listings are averaging 17% increases over the purchase price
by Mike DelPrete Mar 23
Big tech is coming for your commission
Opinion
Like Zillow, the biggest real estate tech companies have set their eyes on agent commissions as the answer to their revenue needs. Find out how they plan to get that money out of agents' wallets
by Mike DelPrete Mar 14
Incentivized agent counts driving eXp, Compass growth: Mike DelPrete
Opinion
In a notoriously slow-moving industry, the major, publicly listed brokerages all posted impressive revenue, transaction and agent count growth in 2021. Mike DelPrete crunches the numbers and explains what they mean for the future of brokerage
by Mike DelPrete Mar 8
Does Opendoor have a winning model? It comes down to 3 metrics
Opinion
Opendoor, the original iBuyer and undisputed category leader, is laser-focused on scaling nationally and proving that it has a winning model. Economies of scale will be a key part of the equation
by Mike DelPrete Mar 8
IBuyers purchased over 70K homes in 2021, doubling previous record
'IBuyers purchased 70,402 homes in 2021, more than double the previous annual high of 32,726 homes in 2019,' according to Zillow's Q4 iBuyer report
by Taylor Anderson Mar 2