A sea change is coming to home financing
A slew of newer companies are trying to reinvent the way people finance home purchases. That doesn't mean the 30-year mortgage is disappearing, but it does hint at more choices for consumers of the future
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 16
11 objection-handling scripts agents need today
When it comes to working with buyers, objections are buying signs. Your role is to uncover their concerns, address them and move your clients forward in making the purchase. Here are a few important scripts to keep handy
by Bernice Ross Mar 10
One week after LA launch, Knock blankets Southern California
A rapid expansion from Los Angeles into San Diego, Santa Barbara and markets inland puts Knock well ahead of its '21 in 21' available markets goal
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 4
The Inman Handbook on Knock
Fintech or proptech? Both? Home Swap provider Knock is moving quickly to surpass its goal of being in 21 markets before the end of 2021. Here's what you should know about its unique lending model designed to help homeowners buy before they sell
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 1
Sellers choose 'buy-before-you-sell' offers 5X more than iBuyer offers
Bridge programs have lower service fees and alleviate seller worries about buying in an inventory-starved market, according to a new report from real estate tech firm Zavvie
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 25
Knock expands to Colorado Springs and Tuscon, now in 17 cities
Now available in 17 markets across the country, Home Swap helps sellers sell before they buy and move without worrying about showings, vendors and other traditional hassles of having a home on the market.
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 11
Knock adds Airbnb executive to its board of directors
Vijaya Kaza, Airbnb's chief security officer and head of engineering and data science for trust and safety, will help Knock scale its Home Swap service
by Marian McPherson Feb 4
Buyers and their agents have to be nimble amid low supply
At Inman Connect, eXp agent and team leader Renee Funk said buyers and their agents need to be able to move quickly and adapt to a market in which inventory remains tight
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 27
Inman announces 27 sponsors and exhibitors for Inman Connect
Real estate brands kick-off 2021 with a 3-day interactive event
by Lauren Walker Jan 20
Knock names former Lyft and Uber executive as chief financial officer
In 2019, Michelle DeBella, Lyft's former vice president of finance, was named one of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology by the National Diversity Council
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 14
Knock makes Jacksonville its 15th Home Swap market
Jacksonville, Florida, marks Knock's 15th Home Swap market on its quest for 21 before the end of the year. Home Swap allows homesellers to make non-contingent offers on potential new homes
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 7
The 10 biggest real estate tech stories and trends of 2020
COVID-19 may have led to increased tech acceleration, but technology was already reshaping the industry even before the pandemic struck
by Patrick Kearns Dec 18