Knock now in 65 markets after expansion into Portland, Oregon

Knock has expanded into Portland as well as five other metros in Oregon and Washington, the homeownership startup announced on Monday. Continue reading

Brokerage exec tells all: Tools to win in today’s market

In the above session from Connect Now, Shelley Smith of Knock and Carol Perry of HomeSmart International discuss a brokerage that successfully adopted new technology and tools that benefit clients as much as agents, and how you can do the same. Continue reading

Inman Review: Ribbon puts a bow on a unique package of fintech and proptech

Ribbon helps buyers buy before they sell, rescues bad deals and gives first-time buyers a way to win deals in what might be the industry’s first hybrid fintech-proptech application. Continue reading

Agents in 9 new markets eligible to become Knock-Certified

Agents in nine new U.S markets are eligible to become Knock-certified as the rapidly growing mortgage proptech will begin offering its Home Swap to more cities in Arizona, Florida, Minnesota, Tennessee and Texas. Continue reading

IBuyer offers are clocking in at an average of 104% of market value

Amid a highly competitive market in the first half of 2021, iBuyers began making more competitive offers and expanding the range of homes they were willing to purchase. Continue reading

Knock moves into 50th market, launches closing guarantee

Knock, a real estate technology company that facilitates a buy-now, sell-later financing model called Home Swap, is officially in Chicago, the company announced, in combination with news that it’s now offering a $5,000 on-time closing promise. Continue reading

Agent commissions expected to soar to record high in 2021

Total commission revenue in 2021 could ultimately top $100 billion for the first time ever, according to a new report from Knock. Continue reading

What creative solution does this top team leader use to win more business?

Tom Nickley is CEO of The Nickley Group, a top-performing Florida team. We sat down with him to learn a little bit about his market, his team and his secret for success in the face of an unprecedented inventory shortage. Continue reading