‘AI terrifies me’: Tips for Realtors on how to avoid the new tech’s pitfalls

At NAR’s midyear conference, Senior Counsel Chloe Hecht offered best practices to help navigate artificial intelligence without running afoul of copyright law or the Realtor Code of Ethics. Continue reading

The markets real estate investors are fleeing amid the housing slump

Despite economic turmoil, investors large and small are still a force to be reckoned with in the housing market. Intel broke down the cities they’ve soured on — and the ones they just can’t quit. Continue reading

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. Continue reading

8 tips for preparing your first real estate agent business plan

Preparing your first real estate agent business plan takes time, effort and research. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be long or complicated, just specific enough to outline what you want to accomplish. A well-prepared business plan will help you set a … Continue reading

How to answer buyers’ top 10 most-asked mortgage questions

Agents should be prepared to answer their buyer’s mortgage questions, including types of mortgages, lender guidelines, preapproval vs. prequalification and the closing process in the area. Continue reading

Overspending? Here’s how real estate agents can rein it in

Overspending is a significant challenge that almost every real estate agent has to face. However, with the right strategies and practices in place, you can rein in your spending and significantly grow your profits. Continue reading

Matterport Q1 revenue jumps as subscribers unexpectedly grow

On a quarterly earnings call Tuesday, Matterport told shareholders, analysts and media attendees that total revenue for the first quarter of 2023 was $38 million, a 33 percent increase from quarter one last year.
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Blend trims Q1 loss as $37.3M in revenue beats guidance

While the mortgage industry has been shrinking, Blend says it has been building its market share, processing 23.2 percent of mortgages originated in H2 2022. Continue reading