Brokerages push back on NAR ad campaign targeting ‘competitors’

The trade group highlighted its own members — including Zillow, Compass, Redfin, Homie, Opendoor and Offerpad — among those whom it’s competing with for consumer mindshare. Continue reading

Power Buyer clients made 1 offer on average. Traditional buyers? 7

As homes continue to fly off the market for five to six figures above sellers’ asking price, real estate startup zavvie said homebuyers are increasingly turning toward Power Buyers to help them effectively win against well-funded institutional and indi… Continue reading

Power Buyers: What to know about real estate’s buzziest new buyer tools

The innovation wave has hit the buy-side, with so-called Power Buyers emerging as this year’s buzziest business model. Here’s everything you need to know to power up your clients’ purchasing prowess. Continue reading

Spencer Rascoff: The transaction facilitator category needs a rebrand

Offerpad backer Spencer Rascoff thinks iBuying will survive without Zillow, but emerging companies need a better name for their services. Continue reading

All gas, no brakes: Knock speeds into Detroit en route to 75 markets

As of Thursday, Knock’s Home Swap and Knock GO, its “same-as-cash” mortgage product, will be offered to consumers in the Detroit, Ann Arbor and Flint through its network of partner agents. Continue reading

Tech takeaways from Inman Connect: Mortgage’s evolution, betting on iBuyers and more

Technology was a central theme at Inman Connect Las Vegas, dominating conversations about indie brokerages, new mortgage providers, iBuying and more. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading

Knock focused on winning agents’ trust

In case they’re not getting the message, Knock’s booth at Inman Connect Las Vegas sported a banner that read, “In Agents We Trust.” Continue reading

Agents schooled on alternative financing, lending and mortgages

Real estate agents attending Inman Connect Las Vegas got tips on partnering with lenders and alternative financing providers to land more clients and overcome obstacles. Continue reading