Zillow 3.0: Is it working?
Zillow’s path forward depends on its ability to capture more leads, further monetize those leads and attach ancillary services like mortgage
by Mike DelPrete May 10
Mike DelPrete breaks down iBuyer Opendoor's effort to right the ship
The dominant iBuyer has taken extraordinary steps to survive this period of upheaval, writes real estate analyst Mike DelPrete, who dug deeper into last week's Q1 earnings exclusively for Intel
by Mike DelPrete May 10
‘Get a lawyer to look at it’: Mike DelPrete on incentive split pitfalls
Some real estate agents are earning tons in extra splits from their brokerages, the real estate advisor told Intel. Everything seems great — until they're told to pay it back in full
by Daniel Houston Apr 26
Which real estate portal is winning in revenue growth?
Across the international landscape, all real estate portals are not created equal. Here's how varied revenue models affect earning potential
by Mike DelPrete Apr 24
So-called 'incentive splits' are golden handcuffs for agents
These contract terms incentivize agent retention by creating an ever-growing bill that must be paid before leaving for a new brokerage
by Mike DelPrete Apr 19
As iBuyers struggle, agents rethink relationships with cash-offer kings
IBuyers like Opendoor and Offerpad once appeared poised to be an essential player in the nation's biggest housing markets. Now, real estate agents say their role has diminished dramatically
by Ben Verde Apr 12
Mike DelPrete weighs in on the rapid rise of The Real Brokerage
The company's transaction growth in 2022 was second only to eXp's. Here's what's fueling its rapid rise, and what to expect after its 'exponential growth phase,' according to analyst Mike DelPrete
by Mike DelPrete Apr 12
Which brokerages are winning (and losing) in 2023?
The market crunch is on. Find out what the latest numbers tell us about the brokerages that are winning and those that are getting left behind
by Mike DelPrete Apr 5
Mike DelPrete on the perils of hurting for cash in a down market
Brokerages and emerging disruptors alike dipped into savings as revenues declined late last year. Industry analyst Mike DelPrete spoke exclusively to Intel about the options at their disposal
by Daniel Houston Mar 29
Market shift highlights brokerage fundamentals
The recent market shift has been a 'great equalizer,' accentuating the differences among brokerage models and the importance of agent count
by Mike DelPrete Mar 27
Compass' cash burn continues as they strive to break even
Compass is not alone in needing to cut costs during a significant market downturn — and its future depends on it
by Mike DelPrete Mar 9
Zillow Home Loans seeks a way forward: Mike DelPrete
A multitude of factors need to go right for Zillow Home Loans to meet its revenue goals and compete with traditional mortgage products
by Mike DelPrete Mar 2
'Go big or go home': Opendoor's high-stakes bid to disrupt real estate
With billions saved — and lost — Opendoor is living by the creed 'go big or go home.' Yet even after a dreary Q4, the iBuyer persists, which may be the biggest takeaway, Mike DelPrete writes
by Mike DelPrete Mar 1
Cost cutting and existentialism: What to expect from earnings
Large publicly traded real estate companies are about to share their numbers from the most brutal quarter in years. Analysts are bracing for the worst — and watching to see who can thrive
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 15
Opendoor shifts gears and slows homebuying
After a brutal Q3 in a rapidly shifting market, Opendoor has significantly slowed down its pace of home acquisitions
by Mike DelPrete Feb 14