Intel Broker’s Guide: How to pry recruits from indies, franchises

It’s tough to recruit from franchises, but that’s where opportunity may lie, according to an analysis of Intel responses from 610 agents. Intel helps craft the right pitch to draw agents mulling a pivot. Continue reading

Agents have complicated feelings about NAR, new Intel survey finds

Agents who rely on NAR primarily to protect their public image are less certain the trade group — which still enjoys broad approval — is a net positive for the industry, according to Intel poll results. Continue reading

Commission disclosure platform aims to sidestep NAR, MLS rules

Nesthook claims it allows agents to “communicate commission amounts while remaining fully compliant with settlement requirements.” Whether it runs afoul of the new rules remains unclear. Continue reading

Where are the buyers? Introducing Intel’s Client Pipeline Tracker

Buyer pipelines have been shrinking, agents told Inman in the latest Intel Index poll. A new metric unveiled today by Intel sheds light on the trend and aims to answer when it might turn around. Continue reading

More delistings show buyers may have reached their limit on price

Sky-high numbers of delistings and price corrections may mean that buyers have finally had their fill of homes that are priced too high, according to Mike DelPrete. Continue reading

Recruiting War ’24: Commission suits loom over the fight for talent

Industry members see commission suits as one of the top recruiting challenges of 2024. But brokers who can target and elevate middle-tier agents might have an opportunity. Continue reading

Email sequencing is the latest upgrade for Nimble CRM

Nimble, a software company that specializes in customer relationship management for “soloprenuers” and small business teams, has shipped a new feature to its customer accounts — email sequencing. Continue reading

HAR partnership caps RentSpree’s busy spring

RentSpree distributes its product to empower residential agents in their work with clients who may not yet be ready to buy, and to provide them software advantages to offer investor clients or to use in their own rental portfolios. Continue reading