Redfin and Opendoor are teaming up to take on Zillow Offers

In Phoenix and Atlanta, users of Redfin’s website and mobile app are now invited to request an offer from Opendoor. Prompts will appear in the form of a button on property pages for off-market homes and on a page through which homeowners may schedule a… Continue reading

Constellation Real Estate Group picks up predictive data firm offrs

The purchase comes amid an acquisition spree from Constellation that has seen the firm make investments in an array of real estate technology. Continue reading

Redfin CEO says measured growth is key to his brokerage’s success

Glenn Kelman believes clear victors will emerge from the real estate tech arms race in the next couple years. Mergers and acquisitions are inevitable, he argues. That’s because real estate websites want to insert themselves into the transaction, while … Continue reading

California Association of Realtors seeks innovators for competition

Winners could get $10K from CAR, as well as a marketing package and access to other resources from the trade organization. Continue reading

It ain’t over ’til it’s over: Jury’s still out on discounted real estate services

How do consumers find a transparent picture of what they’re getting when they sacrifice service over price? The short answer is that they don’t. The new business models may be winning over some segments of customers, but the overall war for their heart… Continue reading

How to cope with iBuyers in your market

If you have iBuyers in your market, consider leveraging all your options. Byron Short, the broker-owner of Success Property Brokers in Phoenix, has created a very effective approach to coping with all the iBuyer models in his market. Find out how it wo… Continue reading

Don’t let iBuyers scare you off! 5 strategies for handling the situation

Change in life and in business is a constant. The only way you can survive is to understand how the industry is changing and navigate based on your insights. Here are five fundamentals to keep in mind as our industry evolves. Continue reading