After years of hype, the all-in-one platform remains elusive

Inman’s first-ever Intel technology survey suggests that industry members are more likely to assemble their own solutions rather than use a single, comprehensive technology platform. Continue reading

‘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. Continue reading

Fannie and Freddie’s fees going up Monday despite lender objections

The Federal Housing Finance Agency says risk-based fee increases are aimed at ensuring the mortgage giants’ safety and soundness, not to subsidize fee waivers for buyers of limited means. Continue reading

Former Douglas Elliman agent launches Miami luxury brokerage

Filippo Incorvaia served with Douglas Elliman for eight years before launching his new brokerage, FI Real Estate, with the aim of making transactions seamless for clients, he exclusively told Inman. Continue reading

Have a plan, bring a buddy: How agents door-knock today

You told us it works and that you need to be safe while doing it. Here is what our readers (and the data) have to say about door-knocking for listings and new business. Continue reading

What the latest Fed survey data tells us about consumer psyches

Take a look at the latest SCE Housing Survey which offers a detailed look at consumers’ psyche in regard to the housing market. Continue reading

Tell us your top real estate negotiation tip: Pulse

Whether it’s what we say, how we shake hands or even the color of a scarf or necktie, there are a host of things that can impact your negotiations. That’s why (as we wrap up Back to Basics Month), we want you to tell us your top negotiation tip. Continue reading

BridgeMLS’s connection with Restb.ai to enhance listing input

BridgeMLS, known for forging a number of technology partnerships to better how its members do business, is now working with Restb.ai to use its computer vision-based artificial intelligence to streamline how agents input listing data. Continue reading

‘Know yourself’ and other top agent tips from BeCorcoran 2023

From developing a strategy based on one’s strengths to merging digital and in-person connections, here are some of the top tips Corcoran agents and execs shared on Tuesday. Continue reading

CoStar Group bucks sluggish market as revenue jumps 13% in Q1

The company, which in recent years has been making inroads into the residential space, reported that both Homes.com and Apartments.com saw significant growth in the first quarter of 2023. Continue reading