It’s the most perilous time of year to overprice a home: Opendoor

Nearly 1 in 4 homes that were overpriced at listing will end up being delisted in the slower fall months, according to a new report. Continue reading

EXp streamlines ExpressOffers iBuyer program with Opendoor deal

Opendoor is now the primary cash offer solution behind eXp’s ExpressOffers platform. Agents will soon be able to request a cash offer on qualified properties directly through an eXp dashboard. Continue reading

VC-backed Roam seeks to connect buyers to assumable mortgages

In theory, any government-backed FHA, VA and USDA loan is assumable, and with mortgage rates at levels not seen in two decades, interest in this little-used option has been growing. Continue reading

DelPrete: Why real estate tech platforms can’t quit the agent

The last mile of lead generation, where an agent connects with a client, is what tech can’t recreate on its own, Mike DelPrete argues. Continue reading

In crucial Q2, real estate separated wheat from the chaff: Intel analysis

The biggest publicly traded brokerages and tech companies significantly slashed losses in the second quarter, restoring investor confidence, according to an exclusive Intel analysis of Q2 earnings data. Continue reading

Negotiating with concessions: A game-changer for agents

Watch the new Inman Access classes for strategies on how to close more deals in today’s complex market, along with how influential and persuasive communication can help grow your business. Continue reading

Zillow’s Samuelson: AI to create ‘once in a 200 years’ revolution

Zillow’s Errol Samuelson compared the rise of AI to the invention of the steam engine and encouraged real estate professionals to stay vigilant when it comes to technology. Continue reading

Real estate is having its Blockbuster vs. Netflix moment

At Inman Connect Las Vegas, real estate strategist Mike DelPrete explained the “unfair advantage” of the low-fee business models and how agents are the ultimate solution to the real estate industry’s survival. Continue reading

Redfin exec: Clear Cooperation is failing to stop pocket listings

Joe Rath is Redfin’s senior director of brokerage operations and head of industry relations. He shared thoughts on Clear Cooperation ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

Opendoor rebounds with profitable Q2 despite steep revenue decline

The iBuying giant sold fewer homes and brought in less cash in Q2 2023 than it did during the same time in 2022, but it still managed to end up in the black to the tune of $23 million. Continue reading