How real estate portals are reacting amid the coronavirus pandemic
In this fast-moving, dynamic time, portals are making significant moves to retain their agent clients and ease their financial burden
by Mike DelPrete Mar 24
Foreign real estate 'ground to a halt' amid virus outbreak: DelPrete
Analyst Mike DelPrete said in the latest episode of the Daily Dispatch podcast that the data indicates 'there's going to be a very dramatic drop off in real estate volumes'
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 23
Survival of the fittest: What will it take for businesses to outlast this pandemic?
Opinion
Only those who are fast, adapt gracefully, and have the strongest foundations and balance sheets will survive and thrive in the recovery
by Mike DelPrete Mar 23
How will iBuying fare in a world of social distancing?
Opinion
Today’s market environment will finally shine a light on how the iBuyer business model will react as consumer demand wanes, and there are certain recognizable advantages
by Mike DelPrete Mar 18
The Real Word: What does iBuyer growth mean for agents?
Opinion
Plus, homebuyer confidence is up, and Keller Williams has released its new consumer app
by Byron Lazine Feb 28
The 3 distinct eras of Compass growth
Opinion
The foundations have been laid. The question is: Can Compass make it all come together in 2020?
by Mike DelPrete Feb 24
Mike DelPrete's State of the Industry Report now available
Purchase the report, which includes actionable insights for real estate agents, brokers, entrepreneurs, finance professionals, and anyone who wants to understand the real estate market of tomorrow, from Inman
by Inman Feb 24
Do buyers really determine the sales price?
Opinion
Today’s AI-powered pricing models will play an increasingly important role in property pricing, and they could solve two of agents’ thorniest problems: contingent sales and price reductions
by Bernice Ross Feb 12
HomeLight to help buyers make all-cash offers, trade in homes
The new Cash Close product is meant to make consumers more nimble and competitive and is the latest turn in HomeLight's evolution as a transaction streamlining company
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 30
WATCH: Mike DelPrete on iBuyer and tech brokerage growth
Did you know that half of homes sold to iBuyers were in 4 markets? Tune in as Mike DelPrete maps the growth of tech-enabled real estate brokerages and iBuyers from 2018 to 2020 at ICNY
by Inman Jan 29
Nearly 50% of homes sold to iBuyers were in 4 markets: Mike DelPrete
Mike DelPrete maps the growth of tech-enabled real estate brokerages and iBuyers from 2018 to 2020 at Inman Connect in New York
by Patrick Kearns Jan 29
Move over Phoenix, Los Angeles is latest battleground for real estate tech
Years ago it was hard to imagine iBuyers ever making headway in a city with older and more expensive homes. But this year Opendoor, Zillow and others went all in on L.A.
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 13
Are property portals worth what they cost? A case study
Being the place where consumers go to start their property search, even with alternate options, often yields more effective results
by Mike DelPrete Nov 18
IBuying can be huge, even if it remains a niche industry tool
Mike DelPrete found that iBuyers' business model differs from traditional home flippers. He also suggested iBuyers can profit from staying in their lanes
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
Do iBuyers make fair market offers?
Opinion
To fulfill their strategies and build a viable business that makes money, iBuyers will need to operate walled gardens
by Mike DelPrete Nov 12