When it comes to mortgages, Mike DelPrete writes, online lead generation is certainly a piece of the puzzle, but it pales in comparison to the power of referrals and existing relationships. Continue reading
Despite arguments about traffic, industry expert Mike DelPrete writes, the bottom line for the portal wars comes down to revenue. Continue reading
Mike DelPrete analyzes that near-monopoly the most prominent portals have in their markets and how that translates into pricing power. Continue reading
While portals spend billions to win their wars, Mike DelPrete questions whether it’s possible for anyone to win on the ultimate metric: revenue. Continue reading
In line with Intel’s own findings, analyst Mike DelPrete sees that consumers still value buyer agent services the same as before Aug. 17. Continue reading
Industry analyst Mike DelPrete writes that manipulating the display of data has the potential to mislead individual retail investors, eroding long-term trust. Continue reading
Portals remain some of the most profitable businesses in real estate, while brokerage company profitability is more business model-dependent. Continue reading
By its definition, real estate is a high-churn business, according to Mike DelPrete, which offers the potential for massive shifts in brokerage revenue year-to-year. Continue reading
Those business generating free cash flow are best-positioned for growth, shareholder returns and value-added new ventures, Mike DelPrete writes. Continue reading
Even in a down market, companies can uncover key insights to grow market share, Mike DelPrete writes, as long as they have the cash to invest. Continue reading