A new Redfin study found that more than 10 percent of homes were sold to iBuyers in eight neighborhoods in Phoenix, Charlotte, Fort Worth and Raleigh
The capital-light iBuyer is scaling quickly, after launching in October
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Cruising under the radar, Flyhomes has grown rapidly with variants on the iBuyer model
More than 5% of homes were sold to iBuyers in Phoenix and Raleigh, the top 2 markets for the direct buying platforms
The company also announced plans to launch Zillow Offers in new markets in Ohio, Florida, Oklahoma and Arizona by early 2020
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A Coldwell Banker agent tells Inman about how RealSure helps her secure listings and negotiate better deals for her clients
Keller Offers, a dual offering from Offerpad and Keller Williams, launches next in Birmingham, Alabama
Mike DelPrete found that iBuyers' business model differs from traditional home flippers. He also suggested iBuyers can profit from staying in their lanes
Homebuyers will be able to add custom tiles, cabinets, floors and lighting options into the cost of their mortgage
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To fulfill their strategies and build a viable business that makes money, iBuyers will need to operate walled gardens
The online real estate giant revealed Tuesday that homeowners only get on average 0.22 percent more selling on the open market than they do through Zillow Offers
Some iBuyers have drawn tech-savvy squatters who gain access to homes through company apps in a bid to find shelter or abuse drugs
Homesellers in Utah's picturesque capital city can now get quick and easy offers from the nation's biggest dedicated iBuyer