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Zillow is showing its own listings first for some users

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In Phoenix and Las Vegas, Zillow appears to have tested the prioritization of its own listings above others on its website, according to an analysis by Inman. Continue reading →

Bain Capital execs: iBuyers are foes of brokers and homebuyers

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Merritt Hummer, a principal at Bain who spoke with Harris and during a second Inman Connect session Friday, also painted iBuyers as antagonists to consumers themselves. Continue reading →

Brokerage CEO takes a swing at tech disrupters

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Instead of succumbing to the lure of the latest shiny object, real estate agents should focus their efforts on staying in touch with their clients, leading their teams, and generally building a meaningful community, according to Creig Northrop, CEO and… Continue reading →

Knock CEO: half of all home sales will go to iBuyers in 10 years

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Knock CEO and co-founder Sean Black believes in 5-10 years more than 50 percent of sellers will be selling their homes to a company, rather than a person. Continue reading →

KW iBuyer ‘probably’ coming in Q2, Gary Keller confirms

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Keller Williams will “probably” launch its own iBuyer program in the second quarter of 2019, Gary Keller confirmed during a multi-hour presentation of the company’s 2019 technology plans on Friday, January 11. In audio obtained by Inman, Keller said th… Continue reading →

iBuyer Knock raises $400 million in latest fundraising round

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Atlanta-based iBuyer Knock has raised $400 million in its latest fundraising round, significantly upping the ante in the high-stakes world of quick turnover, cash-based home buying. The company announced the funding Tuesday, saying that it came in the … Continue reading →

Is OwnersRE.com the agent-free answer for commission-phobic sellers?

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Formally launched this month after a three-month soft release, the company charges owners $250 for use of the platform, which includes a website and productivity dashboard for the home. Continue reading →

Redfin Now is buying homes for cash in Los Angeles

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The company had previously been operating its iBuyer program in other parts of Southern California, including San Diego and Orange County, but also revealed Wednesday that it has closed on 150 homes across the region. Continue reading →