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Tales from the field: A mishandled dual agency and iBuying fail

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Welcome to our new recurring column, “Tales from the field.” Sourced from various pros all over the country, these short stories recount what agents are seeing on the front lines and what others can learn from them. This week, broker-owner Laurie Westo… Continue reading →

Realogy launches new, improved iBuyer platform for bevy of brands

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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Century 21, Coldwell Banker, ERA and Sotheby’s International Realty are all rolling out the new iBuyer program. Continue reading →

EXp launches its own instant offer platform

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With Express Offers, eXp Realty is the latest real estate company to jump into the iBuyer business, following in the footsteps of NRT, Redfin and Keller Williams. Continue reading →

Will SoftBank’s iBuyer investment flounder as agents adapt?

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Valuations, such as that ascribed to Opendoor by SoftBank, are based on the assumption that iBuying operations advance the technology and antiquated nature of the real estate sales process. What if the same flawed thinking that saw WeWork valued at mul… Continue reading →

Real estate vlogger slams NAR for failing to defend against iBuyers

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“Why don’t you help us,” Frank Garay pleas of the National Association of Realtors in a video posted to YouTube Tuesday. Continue reading →

Houston Association of Realtors President: 41% of current sellers would consider using an iBuyer

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Houston Association of Realtors President Bob Hale and industry experts discussed the iBuyer as a lead generation tool at RISMedia’s 2019 Real Estate CEO Exchange. Continue reading →