Real Estate Performance
Measuring what matters — from human activity to system performance.
Performance Categories
| Category | What It Measures | Key Metrics |
|---|---|---|
| Financial | Return on investment | ROI, NOI, IRR, Cash Flow |
| Operational | Efficiency of management | Occupancy, Turnover, Maintenance Costs |
| Transactional | Sales effectiveness | Volume, Conversion, Commission |
| Protocol-Era | System performance | Settlement latency, Oracle accuracy, Yield streaming |
Remember: KPIs are an indicator of success. Traditional metrics measure human activity. Protocol-era metrics measure system performance.
Contents
Common
General KPIs for across the Real Estate industry
- Revenue Growth: Monitors the increase in income over time, essential for assessing business expansion and financial health.
- Expense Ratio: The percentage of income that goes towards operating expenses, important for managing costs and improving profitability.
- Market Value: Estimates the current market value of properties, helping to gauge investment performance and market conditions.
- Lease Expiration: Tracks the stability of rental income by monitoring upcoming lease expirations, crucial for maintaining occupancy rates.
Real Estate Agents
KPIs for Real Estate Agents
- Sales Volume: Measures the total value of properties sold within a specific period. It is crucial for evaluating financial performance and sales processes.
- Appointment to Listing Conversion Rate: Indicates the percentage of appointments with potential sellers that turn into active listings. This helps in understanding the effectiveness of sales efforts.
- Average Commission per Sale: Calculates the average commission earned per transaction, helping to assess profitability and agent performance.
- Listings Closed: Reflects the total number of property closings over a given time period, providing insights into sales success and market conditions.
Investors
KPIs for Real Estate Investors
- Return on Investment (ROI): Measures the profitability of an investment relative to its cost, providing a snapshot of financial performance.
- Net Operating Income (NOI): Represents the income generated from a property after deducting operating expenses, crucial for evaluating property profitability.
- Internal Rate of Return (IRR): Estimates the interest earned on each dollar invested over the holding period, helping to gauge long-term investment performance.
- Cash Flow: Indicates the money left over after all expenses are paid, essential for assessing the financial health of an investment.
Property Management
KPIs for Property Management
- Occupancy Rate: The ratio of rented or used space to the total available space, critical for understanding property utilization and income generation.
- Tenant Turnover: Measures the rate at which tenants move in and out, impacting costs and revenue stability.
- Maintenance Costs: Tracks the expenses related to property upkeep, helping to manage operational efficiency and budget.
- Tenant Satisfaction: Assesses the satisfaction levels of tenants, which can influence retention rates and overall property appeal.
Property Development
KPIs for Real Estate Developers
- Internal Rate of Return (IRR): Used to evaluate the attractiveness of a development project by calculating the rate of return that results in a net present value of zero.
- Construction Cost Per Square Foot: Tracks the cost of construction per square foot, aiding in budgeting and pricing decisions.
- Percentage Pre-sale Sold: Measures the percentage of units sold during the pre-sale phase, indicating market demand and project viability.
- Real Estate Demand Growth: Estimates market demand growth using indicators like mortgage applications and population trends, crucial for project planning.
Deep Dives
- KPI Transformation — How metrics evolve from traditional to protocol-era
- Opportunities — Scored opportunity assessment, business models
Context
- Principles — What truths guide measurement
- Protocols — Workflows that generate metrics
- Players — Who's measured, AI leverage %
- Performance — General performance principles