Susan Daimler at Inman Connect
Susan Daimler said Zillow is 'bullish on its partnership' with the agent community, and defended Zillow's model against criticism from rivals such as CoStar
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 19
Trulia's former president on what makes a 'world-changing' company
Ahead of Inman Connect New York this month, former Trulia president and current proptech investor Paul Levine talks iBuying, company culture and the future of real estate
by Taylor Anderson Apr 7
Opendoor disciplined in North Carolina for disclosure lapses
Regulators say the iBuyer misrepresented a home and didn't get the proper permits for another. Its license was suspended for 18 months, but the NCREC has stayed the suspension
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 5
Zillow's Susan Daimler on the tech giant's mysterious 'super app'
Ahead of Inman Connect New York, Zillow's president dished about the company's goal to build a housing super app, its interest in power buyers and why housing should be 'delightful'
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 14
Spencer Rascoff is bullish on iBuying. Here’s why
Ahead of Inman Connect New York, the former Zillow CEO and 'serial entrepreneur' spoke about how he leads teams, the value of Pacaso and why he's sticking with iBuyers
by Taylor Anderson Mar 8
How real estate agents can work with Keller Offers
Keller Williams' entry into the iBuyer arena, Keller Offers, connects its agents with homesellers who want cash offers or need help optimizing their home's value on the open market. Here are the ins and outs of the platform — plus several best practices straight from executives
by Marian McPherson Feb 28
Opendoor revenue rises more than 1,400% in Q4, but losses mount too
The iBuying giant earned $3.8B in revenue between October and December last year. The latest numbers highlight the uniqueness of Opendoor's growth strategy
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 24
Offerpad turns a profit and tallies a revenue spike in Q4
The iBuyer earned a profit of nearly $13M during the final 3 months of 2021 while also beating revenue forecasts, according to a Q4 earnings report issued Wednesday
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 23
Redfin revenue soars 163%, even as losses return in Q4
The company's plan to broaden its revenue sources made progress, with title, mortgage and iBuying offerings on track to generate profits, CEO Glenn Kelman said
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 17
Redfin CEO: 'We probably waited too long to build a national brand'
During Inman Connect Now, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman also noted that there is pressure on agent commissions right now, and expressed support for the MLS system
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 17
Zillow revenue soars, losses deepen in Q4 amid fast-moving iBuying exit
Zillow's now-shuttering iBuyer business sent revenue soaring, but also significantly amplified losses during the final months of 2021
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 10
What to watch for in Zillow's first post-iBuyer earnings report
Zillow's last earnings report included news that the Zillow Offers iBuyer program would shut down. Three months later, observers are waiting for the next pivot
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 10
Move Inc. sees revenue uptick fueled by lead gen and referral businesses
Realtor.com parent Move Inc.'s revenue rose 9% year over year, which was less than the gains the company saw during the previous two quarters, according to an earnings call Thursday
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 3
Buyer agent commissions fall to lowest point since 2017
Intense competition appears to have driven down average buyers' agent commissions last fall to their lowest point since at least 2017
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 3
How to make sense of iBuying in 2022, post-Zillow
IBuying has existed for years, but it's growing faster than ever and now approaching the scale that could finally make it profitable
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 2