Real estate has trimmed its losses. But 'winter is coming': DelPrete
Even as real estate companies cut costs and narrowed losses in the second quarter of 2023, the third quarter may deliver the truest test of their financial mettle, Mike DelPrete told Intel
by Daniel Houston Aug 30
DelPrete: Why real estate tech platforms can't quit the agent
Opinion
The last mile of lead generation, where an agent connects with a client, is what tech can't recreate on its own, Mike DelPrete argues
by Mike DelPrete Aug 29
Compass' cash burn situation shows signs of improvement
Compass was caught flat-footed last year when the market changed, but it executed a necessary turnaround to sustainability
by Mike DelPrete Aug 21
Zillow's Listing Showcase is poised to change the seller equation
Opinion
As Zillow's Listing Showcase rolls out, it’s becoming clear that it will play a central role on the seller side of the business as it unlocks new premium revenue streams
by Mike DelPrete Aug 17
Mike DelPrete: Disruptive brokerage models gaining traction
At CEO Connect on Tuesday, DelPrete used business book 'The Innovator's Dilemma' as context for why traditional brokerages can't adjust on the fly to upstart 100% commission models
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 9
Real estate is having its Blockbuster vs. Netflix moment
At Inman Connect Las Vegas, real estate strategist Mike DelPrete explained the 'unfair advantage' of the low-fee business models and how agents are the ultimate solution
by Marian McPherson Aug 8
Sue Yannaccone: Real estate is at the middle of multiple crossroads
Yannaccone, the president and CEO of Anywhere Brands, also argued at Inman Connect Las Vegas that her company is well-positioned to thrive as the housing industry evolves
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 8
Will Zillow's Listing Showcase jolt agents with pay-per-listing pivot?
Zillow's new product represents a new business model — from pay-per-lead to pay-per-listing — that mirrors the way profitable international peers monetize their market-leading positions
by Mike DelPrete Aug 3
Luxury Connect Speakers
Expect expert insights as these 8 iconic leaders take the stage at Luxury Connect. From groundbreaking sales tactics to visionary marketing strategies, they've redefined success
by Tia Jones Aug 3
Even CoStar doesn't think it will unseat Zillow, DelPrete argues
For all its bluster, CoStar Group likely doesn't think it can overthrow Zillow to become real estate's top portal, Mike DelPrete tells Intel. Here's what the commercial real estate giant is really after
by Daniel Houston Aug 2
FOMO Alert: 74 things to expect next week at Connect Las Vegas
With Inman Connect Las Vegas rapidly approaching, Inman founder Brad Inman offers his notes, compiled over 2 decades, on what attendees should expect at this year's conference next week
by Inman Aug 1
9 Real estate speakers at Inman Connect
From Pacaso CEO Austin Allison to Compass founder Robert Reffkin, the real estate industry's most compelling voices are all taking the stage at Inman Connect Las Vegas in just 2 weeks
by Tia Jones Jul 25
Here's how CoStar can beat Zillow and win the real estate portal wars
CoStar is already borrowing a page from other big insurgent companies including Nike, Apple and Pepsi. But whether it can surpass Zillow may depend on how much it spends, analysts told Intel
by Ben Verde Jul 19
DelPrete: Legacy brokerages can no longer dismiss lower-fee models
For too long, Mike DelPrete argues, legacy brokerages shrugged off their low-fee competitors. Some of those barbs haven't aged well
by Daniel Houston Jun 28
DelPrete: Are agents at low-fee brokerages any less productive?
The dual hypotheses that low-fee brokerages aren’t sustainable, and that their agents are less productive, are false, Mike DelPrete writes
by Mike DelPrete Jun 21