'We're never going back to normal': Pete Flint on our digital future
To kick off Connect Now on Tuesday, Brad Inman and Trulia co-founder Pete Flint discussed the challenges and opportunities tied to the digitization of real estate
by Marian McPherson Mar 16
IBuyers still on slow road to recovery: Redfin
IBuyers purchased 0.3% of all homes sold across 418 US metro areas analyzed by Redfin during the fourth quarter of 2020, down from 0.8% of all homes sold the year before
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 11
Colorado brokerage The Group launches guaranteed offer program
The Group's Zavvie-powered program allows sellers to compare several selling options, including all-cash offers from iBuyers and EasyKnock's MoveAbility
by Marian McPherson Mar 11
IBuyers continue to see massive financial losses: DelPrete
Opendoor’s record-low selling costs dropped from 3% to 2.1%, which is likely the result of Opendoor continuing to push down buyer's agent commissions offered on its houses
by Mike DelPrete Mar 10
6 ways agents can disrupt the disruptors today
Embracing change, technology and the evolution of our industry is the key to succeeding and remaining relevant as an agent. Do this consistently, and you will emerge as a leader in your marketplace
by Faisal Susiwala Mar 8
March into Mortgage and Alternative Finance Month at Inman
This month, we'll take a long look at the mortgage market, alternative financing, iFunders, iBuyers and more
by Inman Mar 1
'IBuyer of rentals' Nomad announces $2M seed round
The Dever-based company provides landlords with services such as 2 years of guaranteed rent and 24/7 property management to help them achieve 'set it and forget it' mode on rental properties
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17
More than 7 in 10 sellers say they'd consider an iBuyer: Opendoor
A new report from Opendoor also found that 75% of buyers would consider purchasing a home through an app
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 17
Zillow and Opendoor, be transparent about iBuyer profitability: DelPrete
Opinion
Our industry needs to better understand the economic equation of iBuying. The request is simple: Have an honest, upfront conversation about profitability
by Mike DelPrete Feb 12
Zillow is taking the Zestimate from ‘fantasy to reality’
Previously an automated valuation model, the Zestimate will be a 'live offer' in many markets in 2021. The company also revealed that it's finally making money on the homes it buys and sells through Zillow Offers
by Patrick Kearns Feb 10
Coldwell Banker CEO: Adopt tech tools that will delight clients
In a conversation at Inman Connect, Coldwell Banker CEO M. Ryan Gorman said that savvy agents should look for new technology that increases efficiency while delighting clients
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 27
In a red-hot seller's market, is staging even worth it?
Opinion
The next time you encounter sellers who don't know if they should stage their property, sell it vacant or furnished, or do additional work, here's what to do
by Bernice Ross Jan 6
Brad Inman's 9 pieces of advice for 2021 and beyond
Inman founder Brad Inman kicked off December's Connect Now conference with some sage advice about how agents can continue to thrive through uncertain times
by Marian McPherson Dec 17