Portals and disruptors are eyeing the future of mortgage markets
The companies that can afford to, including Zillow, are aggressively growing MLO headcount in order to capture future market share, Mike DelPrete writes
by Mike DelPrete Nov 14
Impact of NAR's commission rule change illuminated in Q3 earnings
In the wake of the National Association of Realtors' 3-month-old rule change, executives are reassessing agent pay amid pressure on commissions, an analysis of Q3 earnings data shows
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
DropOffer offers ways to add and communicate value: Tech Review
DropOffer has released a fully refreshed browser version of its off-market home sales platform
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 8
Opendoor lays off 300 workers after posting $78M Q3 loss
The San Francisco-based iBuyer bought and sold more homes during Q3 than it did a year ago and trimmed its net loss by 14% from Q2 and 26% from a year ago
by Matt Carter Nov 7
Opendoor nabs execs from Google, LegalZoom for leadership team
The company announced on Tuesday that it had hired Selim Freiha to serve as its chief financial officer and Shrisha Radhakrishna to serve as its chief technology and product officer
by Taylor Anderson Oct 1
Offerpad CEO on the company's 4% solution for real estate agents
CEO Brian Bair said in a recent interview that agents no longer view Offerpad as a threat, noting they can make 4% if a client takes the company’s cash offer and the home is updated and resold
by Taylor Anderson Aug 22
Offerpad confirms layoffs after ‘restructuring’ amid down market
The iBuyer declined to confirm how many employees have been let go. Recent SEC filings show widespread cuts compared to a year earlier
by Taylor Anderson Aug 9
Opendoor's revenue declines as losses also grow in second quarter
The iBuyer's revenue declined 24% year over year to $1.5B as losses hit $92M, down from positive income of $23M the previous year
Black homesellers get better offers with iBuyers, but there's a catch
A University of Washington study revealed iBuyers give Black homeowners better offers than they receive on the open market. However, those offers potentially come with some longterm tradeoffs
by Marian McPherson Jul 26
Opendoor rolls out mobile truck with instant offers in Nashville
'The Offer Mobile' is driving around neighborhoods in Nashville, Tennessee, to literally bring Opendoor's instant offers to consumers' front doors
Offerpad gets new CFO as stock hovers near record low
Peter Knag joins the company in the middle of a rough real estate market, and when iBuying specifically appears to have lost some of its buzz
by Jim Dalrymple II May 24
Offerpad posts a decline in annual revenue, but improves Q1 losses
The iBuyer lost $17.5M between January and March, according to an earnings call Monday afternoon. However, that represents a 71% improvement compared to a year earlier
by Jim Dalrymple II May 6
Single-family home sales to investors hit all-time high
United States property investors are putting the pedal to the metal and feeling optimistic despite a turbulent housing market
by Ben Verde Apr 11
Will Perisphere and other AI-fueled startups pilfer clients from agents?
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Perisphere uses an onboard computer vision solution and 0% commission model to help consumers self-direct transactions, using consumer sentiment against agents to sell the tool
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 26
Offerpad on path to profitability as net losses slid 75% in Q3
The iBuyer reported Q3 earnings Thursday, with revenues declining 71% YOY to $234.2M. Offerpad dramatically slimmed losses and is on track to reach Adjusted EBITDA profitability by 2024
by Marian McPherson Nov 2