The quiet iBuyer war on real estate commissions: DelPrete
Does the success of the iBuyer model come at the expense of the traditional real estate structure?
by Mike DelPrete Oct 19
Offerpad is teaming up with a relocation services company
The partnership with Aires, a global relocation services firm, will unlock Offerpad's myriad real estate solutions for its new partner's relocation clients
by Patrick Kearns Oct 13
DelPrete: Zillow hiring agents is the megatrend you can't afford to ignore
Opinion
Most of the largest real estate disruptors are moving toward hiring agents for new brokerage services — that's nearly $35B in enterprise value pushing in this direction
by Mike DelPrete Oct 8
IBuyers, neo-brokers and elite agent platforms are changing everything
At the Council of MLS's virtual conference Tuesday, Clelia Peters, venture partner at Bain Capital Ventures, said MLSs need to focus on end users of listing data to remain relevant
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 30
Zillow to hire agents as employees for iBuyer transactions
Starting in January 2021, Zillow Offers transactions will be managed by a salaried Zillow employee who is licensed to act as a real estate salesperson through Zillow Homes
by Patrick Kearns Sep 23
IBuyer purchases dropped 88% in Q2 as pandemic raged
RedfinNow, Offerpad, Opendoor and Zillow only bought 880 homes in the second quarter of 2020, according to a new study by Redfin released Thursday
by Patrick Kearns Sep 11
Opendoor is seeking real estate agents for 'Opendoor Brokerage'
A spokesperson for Opendoor clarified that the role will support the 'Home Reserve' platform that the iBuyer announced in May
by Patrick Kearns Aug 28
What's the future of iBuyers in light of COVID-19?
Opinion
Although no one knows exactly what the future holds for real estate, things seem particularly uncertain for iBuyers. Here's a look at the advantages and disadvantages these companies are facing as they navigate the current housing market
by Luke Babich Aug 28
How the pandemic inspired a selling technique that rivals iBuyers
Greg Hague, the founder of Real Estate Mavericks, shares how his formula offers sellers convenience, a higher price and a higher degree of safety
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 21
DelPrete: iBuyer market share plummets, slow recovery ahead
IBuyers are buying homes again but with a more cautious approach. Once they prove they can survive the pandemic, they’ll still have to overcome the challenge of profitability
by Mike DelPrete Aug 18
Offerpad expands Florida footprint
The expansion into Port St. Lucie, Florida, is the first new market for the company since it began offering a home listing service and resumed buying homes
by Patrick Kearns Aug 12
Opendoor CEO: Despite COVID-19, iBuyers are 'full steam ahead'
'When consumers demand experiences, that’s when innovation happens,' Opendoor CEO Eric Wu said Tuesday during Inman Connect Now
by Patrick Kearns Aug 4
Keller Williams ends exclusive deal with Offerpad
Keller Williams will allow other investors to make all-cash offers on homes through Keller Offers, its iBuying division
by Patrick Kearns Jun 24
The Real Word: How the iBuyer business model is evolving
More this week: changing markets around big cities and a gift card project that supports local business and the community
by Byron Lazine Jun 19