Inman Review: Can iBuyers get you leads? They can with Zoodealio
Opinion
Not quite an iBuyer, Zoodealio does in some instances buy a seller's home, but the software's experience is clearly developed around getting agents more listing leads
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 23
Sundae nets Will Smith and a list of pro athletes in latest funding round
As-is home sales marketplace Sundae's latest $80M Series C funding round was jointly led by Fifth Wall and General Global Capital
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 20
'Power buyers' are growing rapidly: Mike DelPrete
Many companies are responding to today's shift in consumer demand by launching their own instant-offer, cash-offer and trade-in programs
by Mike DelPrete Jul 19
Ryan Schneider shares the blueprint for Realogy's digital future
From virtual title closing services and staging to iBuying, Ryan Schneider is banking on Realogy's ability to lead the real estate industry into the digital age
by Marian McPherson Jun 16
Opendoor CEO Eric Wu: Most online buyers still rely on agents
At Inman Connect on Wednesday, Wu told Brad Inman that while users are increasingly comfortable selling their homes directly online, most buyers still lean on agents
by Daniel Houston Jun 11
Offerpad is a more profitable flavor of iBuying: Mike DelPrete
Offerpad's latest financials strongly suggest that a less venture-funded, less tech-enabled, more real estate-focused, and less breakneck version of iBuying can be (almost) profitable
by Mike DelPrete Jun 10
Connecting with Veronica Figueroa
Ahead of Inman Connect, the eXp Realty team leader says agents have the chance to offer service that keeps clients coming back
HomeLight brings its cash offer and trade-in offerings to Texas
Starting this week, buyers and sellers across Texas can use HomeLight's two newest services. Dedicated staff will be in Dallas, Austin and Houston
by Marian McPherson May 28
Zillow's uphill battle to attach mortgages: Mike DelPrete
Opinion
Zillow's experience shows that adding ancillary services is a long, slow road that requires big investment, patience, and a smart, consumer-first approach
by Mike DelPrete May 26
IBuyer purchases recover to pre-pandemic levels: DelPrete
The business model is undoubtedly here to stay, but not without its recovery challenges
by Mike DelPrete Apr 21
How to safely handle an open house
Holding an open house has always been a bit risky and has become even more so during the pandemic. To safely continue the practice, agents should keep these factors in mind
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 19
5 big challenges for REX Real Estate in 2021
The well-connected discount brokerage is trying to raise more funding and grow its business as it takes on industry behemoths NAR and Zillow
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 29
How much are iBuyers paying for customer acquisition?
Opinion
Customer acquisition costs for major iBuyers is roughly similar at $3,000-$4,000, which is about 2-4X more than Redfin
by Mike DelPrete Mar 24
Commission, appraisals, inventory: 11 challenges agents face today
Opinion
Last year forced real estate agents to adapt in an ever-evolving landscape. Here are the top challenges agents face daily
by Kuba Jewgieniew Mar 24