Author Archives: Teke Wiggin

The rise and stall of the offer aggregators: How iBuyers are bringing startups to heel

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Offerpad, Zillow and Opendoor are turning the screws on startups that offer price comparisons and claim to help consumers secure the best offer. Continue reading →

Homebuying startups agree: Consumers want simplicity, not speed

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During an ICNY panel, leaders from several startups revealed that consumers have little interest in closing on a home in 24 hours; instead, they want a frictionless transaction. Continue reading →

Pulse: How do you show appreciation to agents? Readers weigh in

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Giving out gift cards, throwing holiday parties and offering a free stay in your second home (if you have one) were among the top suggestions from readers. Continue reading →

Pulse: 12 responses to ‘You don’t hold open houses? Why?’

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Last week, we asked for your best responses to sellers when they say: “You don’t hold open houses? Why?” Readers shared how they overcome this objection, noting security risks, unlikelihood of attracting serious buyers and the arguable obsolescence of … Continue reading →

Domio, an iRenter that subleases to travelers, nabs $100M

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Domio, an iRenter that leases units from landlords and then subleases them to short-term guests, has raised an additional $100 million in equity and debt financing, TechCrunch reports. Continue reading →

Agents ensnared in Newsday investigation boycott housing discrimination hearing

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NRT CEO Ryan Gorman was the only person to show up in the wake of Newsday’s damning fair housing investigation. Continue reading →