Impact of NAR’s commission rule change illuminated in Q3 earnings

In the wake of the National Association of Realtors’ 3-month-old rule change, executives are reassessing agent pay amid pressure on commissions, an analysis of Q3 earnings data shows. Continue reading

DropOffer offers ways to add and communicate value: Tech Review

DropOffer has released a fully refreshed browser version of its off-market home sales platform. Continue reading

Opendoor lays off 300 workers after posting $78M Q3 loss

The San Francisco-based iBuyer bought and sold more homes during Q3 than it did a year ago and trimmed its net loss by 14 percent from Q2 and 26 percent from a year ago. Continue reading

Offerpad CEO on the company’s 4% solution for real estate agents

CEO Brian Bair told National Mortgage News in a recent interview that agents no longer view Offerpad as a threat, noting they can make 4 percent if a client takes the company’s cash offer and the home is updated and resold. Continue reading

Opendoor’s revenue declines as losses also grow in second quarter

The iBuyer’s revenue declined 24 percent year over year to $1.5 billion as losses hit $92 million, down from positive income of $23 million the previous year. Continue reading

Black homesellers get better offers with iBuyers, but there’s a catch

A University of Washington study revealed iBuyers give Black homeowners better offers than they receive on the open market. However, those offers potentially come with some longterm tradeoffs. Continue reading

Opendoor rolls out mobile truck with instant offers in Nashville

“The Offer Mobile” is driving around neighborhoods in Nashville, Tennessee, to literally bring Opendoor’s instant offers to consumers’ front doors. Continue reading

Offerpad gets new CFO as stock hovers near record low

Peter Knag joins the company in the middle of a rough real estate market, and when iBuying specifically appears to have lost some of its buzz. Continue reading