Zillow exits iBuying: 5 things you should know
Opinion
This move that has significant implications for the real estate industry. Here's why
by Mike DelPrete Nov 3
Zillow stocks plunge as competing iBuyers hang steady amid chaos
Thirty minutes into trading on Wednesday, Zillow Group's stock was down about 16.6 percent to around $70.55 per share
Zillow was outsmarted by the market
Opinion
Access to too much capital often blurs good real estate investor judgment. Over-leveraged investors can easily lose everything
by Brad Inman Nov 3
The Zestimate comes back to bite: Reactions to the end of Zillow Offers
Industry professionals and social media wags alike reacted to news on Tuesday that Zillow would shut down Zillow Offers, its iBuyer program. Many pointed to CEO Rich Barton's statements on the difficulties of forecasting home prices and the company's Zestimate tool
by Marian McPherson Nov 3
Houses and homes in the suburbs
On Tuesday, Zillow announced that it would shutter Zillow Offers. With plans to unload 7,000 homes at an estimated $2.8B, Inman wants to know if there's another solution
by Inman Nov 2
Zillow sees revenue tick up as tension mounts over iBuyer fallout
The popular portal raked in $1.7B during the third quarter of 2021, though it also lost $328M — much of it from iBuying
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 2
Zillow to shut down iBuying program Zillow Offers
The move should take several quarters and will also result in Zillow reducing its workforce by about 25 percent
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 2
Opendoor plans to hire nearly 100 tech engineers in Canada
The new team members will be based in Toronto and will work on financial platforms and technology infrastructure
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 2
What to Watch for: Zillow's Q3 2021 earnings results
With Zillow Offers woes and souring public opinion at their backs, Zillow has a few headwinds heading into its Q3 2021 earnings on Tuesday. Here are 4 things to keep an eye on
by Marian McPherson Nov 2
Zillow shooting for 7,000 home sales at $2.8B after iBuying pause
The news comes just weeks after the company announced a pause in its iBuying, and follows reports that it was underpricing homes in a number of cities
Listing 'mafias,' the Amazon of real estate and other Connect standouts
This year's highlights included the escalation of a Zillow-CoStar cold war, warnings that the market could turn and countless tips for agents who want to thrive in any kind of market
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 1
MRED on showing service partners: 'We don't want to pick the winners'
Onstage at Inman Connect Las Vegas, executives from multiple MLSs discussed how Zillow's purchase of ShowingTime upended relationships nationwide and advocated for choice when it comes to showing technologies
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 29
Zillow, 'it's not me, it's you': Why this smart agent is breaking up with buying leads
Opinion
'Dear Zillow, it’s not me, it’s you,' writes agent Meg Jones Mullin. Here’s why she cut back 80 percent of her $5,000-a-month Zillow lead spend
by Meghan Mullin Oct 28
Move CEO David Doctorow pushes back on anti-portal rhetoric
The top executive at realtor.com's parent company said agents remain essential customers for listing portals, even as companies offer services to buyers and sellers
by Daniel Houston Oct 28
Why Greg Schwartz left 'the portal war' for the mortgage industry
Tomo co-founder and CEO Greg Schwartz shares what's wrong with the mortgage industry and how tech can revolutionize the consumer experience
by Marian McPherson Oct 28