5 rental metrics smart agents track to maximize NOI

Smart agents, particularly those who also own rental property, are layering rental performance data on top of traditional pricing analysis to guide better decisions and protect net operating income. Continue reading

Asset vs. income: Why most businesses don’t compound 

Self-employment can be a rational and rewarding choice, Nick Schlekeway writes, but it should not be mistaken for building an asset that compounds. Continue reading

7 daily habits that keep a real estate pipeline full — in any market

Implement these habits into your daily routine, coach Darryl Davis writes. Your pipeline won’t fill overnight, but it will fill quietly and repeatedly through consistent action. Continue reading

Humaniz to launch AI-driven real estate agent recruiting platform

Humaniz is betting on AI and proprietary data to reinvent real estate recruiting, breaking the industry’s dependence on MLS-based agent records. Continue reading

The Alexander brothers are headed to trial. Catch up on the latest

For those who didn’t catch all the coverage since allegations first surfaced against them in spring 2024 — or for those who simply need a refresher — these are the key points to keep in mind as the Alexander brothers’ trial starts on Monday. Continue reading

The merger’s done. Now what? Take the Intel Index survey today

Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate’s most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey. Continue reading

Pending sales sink as buyers ‘wait and see’ for spring

Pending home sales declined 9.3 percent month over month in December, as a dip in mortgage rates failed to outweigh consumers concerns about high home prices and the overall economy. Continue reading

Industry vet Chris Heller joins Place as Chief Revenue Officer

As part of the next phase in Place’s growth strategy, the 30-year industry vet will oversee revenue strategy across all facets of the Place platform. Continue reading

Here’s a 5-step plan to fix the IDX mess and implement real reform

A lot of people treat IDX reform like it is an agent compensation issue, Josh Ries writes, but it’s a consumer clarity issue that turns into an agent compensation issue. Continue reading