Curious about iBuyer trends? This new map offers radical transparency
The 'iBuyer Map' from Mike DelPrete and Remine closely tracks home purchases by Opendoor, Zillow Offers and Offerpad
by Teke Wiggin Aug 19
With $141M more in funding, FlyHomes unveils price guarantee
FlyHomes expands from providing buyers with cash-purchasing power into offering a price guarantee to sellers
by Teke Wiggin Aug 15
WATCH: How 2 agents incorporate iBuying into their business
A pair of local brokerage heads explain how they've incorporated iBuyers into their businesses in Austin and Orlando and why you should, too
by Inman Aug 12
IBuyers cost sellers up to 15% of a home's value, study finds
Market analytics firm Collateral Analytics puts hard numbers on the much-debated costs of using iBuyers
by Teke Wiggin Aug 8
Opendoor will now make cash offers on behalf of buyers
As part of the new service, the iBuyer is also offering buyers access to its homes before putting them on the market
by Teke Wiggin Aug 1
RuListing matches buyers and sellers, but will it connect agents?
Buyers can build profiles, earn a 'Ready to Purchase' score and network with sellers. But there are some hidden risks for agents who work with a choosey seller
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 1
WATCH: Mike DelPrete on Zillow's competitive advantage
At Inman Connect Las Vegas the entrepreneur and analyst explained the seismic shifts shaking up the residential real estate market
by Inman Jul 30
The 4 bull's-eyes in real estate for venture capitalists
IBuyers, new financing options, tech-forward brokerages and transaction automation have captured the imaginations of investors
by Teke Wiggin Jul 26
Zillow's competitive advantage? 'Sustained unprofitability'
Real estate analyst Mike DelPrete argued during an Inman Connect panel on Wednesday that 'red is the new black'
by Teke Wiggin Jul 24
Are iBuyers a rip-off? Agents hold divergent views
Agents who spoke at Inman Connect Las Vegas painted contrasting pictures of the merit and true cost of iBuyers
by Teke Wiggin Jul 23
Opendoor CEO: 'We can be a winner-take-most company'
Ahead of his talk at Inman Connect Las Vegas next week, Eric Wu discussed the startup's plans for the future
by Teke Wiggin Jul 19
How to talk to clients about iBuyers
Opinion
They might work for those in a hurry to sell, but there are several downsides to iBuyers, and you should make them widely known
by Troy Palmquist Jul 17
Why the money pouring into real estate tech is 'stupid'
In a wide-ranging interview, Patrick Stone, founder of the Williston Financial Group, shares his thoughts on real estate technology and his previous life as an oyster diver
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 16
Homebuyers' biggest agent gripe? 'Commissions are too high'
More than 4 in 10 consumers believe commissions are too high, according to a new study from ShelterZoom
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 11
Redfin and Opendoor are teaming up to take on Zillow Offers
In Phoenix and Atlanta, prospective homesellers can now request an Opendoor cash offer directly through Redfin's website and app
by Teke Wiggin Jul 11