Tag Archives: ibuyer

Is realtor.com becoming irrelevant?

By Mike DelPrete | August 15, 2019 - 4:57 pm |August 15, 2019 Uncategorized

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With no iBuyer strategy, yet many options, realtor.com is falling further behind in delivering value to both consumers and agents. Here’s why. Continue reading →

Offerpad to finance Keller Williams’ homebuying operation

By Patrick Kearns | August 14, 2019 - 5:59 pm |August 14, 2019 Uncategorized

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Offerpad will provide the home buying capital behind Keller Offers in 12 markets, giving KW agents a chance to rep both sides of a sales transaction for the iBuyer. Continue reading →

Home leaseback startup Figure shoots for $1B valuation: Report

By Teke Wiggin | August 14, 2019 - 2:14 pm |August 14, 2019 Uncategorized

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Figure offers fast-close home equity lines of credit and an iBuyer alternative to reverse mortgages. Continue reading →

New iBuyer course aims to help agents navigate new terrain

By Teke Wiggin | August 9, 2019 - 3:50 pm |August 9, 2019 Uncategorized

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The two Realtors have created a certification program called iReal Estate Pro Certification. Continue reading →

WATCH: I used an iBuyer to sell my home

By Inman | August 6, 2019 - 9:36 pm |August 6, 2019 Uncategorized

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A Phoenix-based homeseller shares his experience with Opendoor at Inman Connect Las Vegas 2019. Continue reading →

Opendoor will expand into Salt Lake City, Boise and St. Louis

By Jim Dalrymple II | August 6, 2019 - 2:58 pm |August 6, 2019 Uncategorized

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The iBuyer plans make offers on homes in Salt Lake City and Boise later this year, followed by St. Louis in 2020, the company announced Tuesday. Continue reading →

Redfin experiences ‘turning point,’ beats expectations with $197.8M in revenue

By Jim Dalrymple II | August 1, 2019 - 8:24 pm |August 1, 2019 Uncategorized

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CEO Glenn Kelman also said the company’s webs traffic and brokerage sales accelerated for the second straight quarter. Continue reading →

WATCH: Where Opendoor’s and Zillow’s business models converge

By Inman | July 29, 2019 - 3:53 pm |July 29, 2019 Uncategorized

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There used to be some pretty clear differences between the two leading iBuyers — Zillow and Opendoor. But times have changed. Listen in for more on how the two iBuyers are more alike than one might think. Continue reading →

Consumers demand convenience and transparency in closings

By Jim Dalrymple II | July 26, 2019 - 6:43 pm |July 26, 2019 Uncategorized

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Everyone involved in a real estate transaction is on the hook to create a better, more convenient closing process, one industry leader argued Friday. Continue reading →

Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman on Zillow: ‘I’m scared of them’

By Jim Dalrymple II | July 24, 2019 - 6:58 pm |July 24, 2019 Uncategorized

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Describing Zillow as ‘Godzilla,’ Kelman also conceded that Redfin’s iBuying program will never grow to 50% of the market. Continue reading →