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Opendoor plans to hire nearly 100 tech engineers in Canada

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The new team members will be based in Toronto and will work on financial platforms and technology infrastructure. Continue reading →

Keller Offers exec: iBuying is a golden opportunity for agents

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RJ Jones, head of Keller Offers, told Inman Connect Las Vegas that the increase in iBuyers and alternative transaction models are driving professionalism and give the industry a lot to look forward to. Continue reading →

Zillow’s iBuyer misstep will soon be ‘a distant memory’: Mike DelPrete

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Within the context of long-term industry disruption, Zillow’s loss may simply be an embarrassing detour on its inexorable march to transform real estate. Continue reading →

Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week Oct. 15-21, 2021

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Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories of the week, according to Inman website visitors. Continue reading →

‘This is definitely a red flag’: The Real Word on Zillow’s big pause

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In this edition of The Real Word, Bryon Lazine and Nicole White discuss Zillow’s latest move to pause homebuying, the client who shot his agent after buying a home sight unseen, and the agent who posed for listing photos in the buff. Continue reading →

Missed signs? Zillow’s pause on buying underscores scaling challenges: Mike DelPrete

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The current problem seems to be unique to Zillow. Other iBuyers saw the signals and made adjustments while Zillow kept on buying; either it missed the signs or proceeded anyway. Regardless, it’s a timely reminder that growing an iBuyer business is chal… Continue reading →

As Zillow pumps brakes on buying, other stunned iBuyers forge ahead

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Zillow says it’s facing supply and labor constraints. But other iBuyers, who expressed surprise over Zillow’s abrupt pause, say they aren’t suffering from the same issues. Continue reading →

Redfin CEO, Zillow pour cold water on TikToker’s iBuyer theory

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A recent viral video suggested iBuyers could jack up the prices of homes. But one expert called the theory “fairly conspiratorial,” and iBuyers themselves said they still have a tiny share of the market. Continue reading →

Opendoor launches self-guided virtual walk-throughs for sellers

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Homesellers using Opendoor can now complete their interior home inspection through uploaded videos and photos, according to a company announcement on Tuesday. Continue reading →