Can this app reduce escrow to 10 days for homebuyers?
LoanSnap is an app for iPhone and Android that can streamline mortgage applications and approvals
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 11
'It's like buying a first-class ticket': Opendoor's acquisition of Open Listings met with mixed reaction
Four real estate pros weigh in on the deal and how it could be a game-changer for traditional brokers and iBuyers alike
by Marian McPherson Sep 13
Offerpad's Brian Bair on what you need to know about iBuyers
Offerpad CEO talks to Inman on three-year anniversary about the startup's path forward
by Emma Hinchliffe Aug 23
Why the Northeast is such a tricky market for iBuyers like Opendoor
There's more than high prices keeping Opendoor, Knock, OfferPad and Zillow Offers out of the Northeast
by Emma Hinchliffe Aug 17
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Startup enters Sacramento, Riverside, Denver and Portland in quest to expand into 50 markets by 2020
by Emma Hinchliffe Aug 16
Opendoor temporarily caps offers in Dallas-Fort Worth at $300,000
The cap is down from its previous high price of $500,000, but the startup says the change is not permanent, and it will help the company focus on hiring and expanding the company
Inside OfferDepot, a Keller Williams team's answer to the iBuyer wave
Launched by Kenny Klaus Keller Williams in Phoenix last year, OfferDepot solicits instant offers for clients while offering brokerage services
by Emma Hinchliffe Jul 6
A new startup will try to sell your home at the highest price for 90 days — and then go full iBuyer
Felix Homes, an iBuyer that lists homes at full price before buying at prearranged discount, is launching in Nashville
Knock will buy you a new home, even if you don't have one to sell
The new product is aimed at homebuyers who do not have equity in a previous home and will be available in Atlanta, Charlotte and North Carolina's Research Triangle
What are real estate agents saying about Opendoor's funding news?
For agents, iBuyers offer a unique opportunity to adjust their value proposition
by Marian McPherson Jun 15
Houses and homes in the suburbs
Offerpad and Knock think Opendoor's cash influx proves that investors are confident in growing iBuyer market
by Emma Hinchliffe Jun 13
Opendoor raises $325M in Series E round
The iBuyer announces plans to reach 50 markets by 2020 alongside massive funding round
by Emma Hinchliffe Jun 13
‘Skip all the stress and uncertainty’: Check out Opendoor’s new video ads
The pain-point-focused video ads can be seen in Opendoor’s 10 markets online as well as on TV in Raleigh
by Emma Hinchliffe Jun 12
Zillow's new presidents and promotions show it's serious about Instant Offers
Jeremy Wacksman will take on the role of president of Zillow, Arik Prawer will be president of the Homes division, and Greg Schwartz will become president of Media and Marketplace
by Emma Hinchliffe Jun 12
Why iBuyers won't huff and puff and blow your business down
Opinion
Keep an open mind and a positive outlook, and your future in real estate will continue to flourish alongside iBuyers
by Rick Nayar Jun 7