Why every brokerage needs an iBuyer solution
Opinion
Despite Zillow's misstep, iBuyers offer the convenience and speed your clients are looking for. Find out you can make your mark and compete for a share of the action
The case for reinvention: Why agents should always be adapting
Opinion
The shuttering of Zillow Offers is a good lesson in reinvention for all agents. As consumer expectations change, agents need to adapt and add value to stay ahead of the competition
by Jeff Glover Nov 25
WATCH: Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman on his iBuyer growth skepticism
Glenn Kelman said at ICLV that many agents expect iBuyers to grow. He isn't so convinced, but he does see disintermediation as a real issue
by Inman Nov 16
Spencer Rascoff: The transaction facilitator category needs a rebrand
Rascoff: iBuying will survive without Zillow, but companies that 'take the friction out of transactions' need a new name for their services
by Matt Carter Nov 16
Zillow Offers is dead. But Zillow (and iBuying) is here to stay
At Connect Now on Tuesday, real estate analyst Mike DelPrete shared with Brad Inman where Zillow went wrong with Zillow Offers and what 'Zillow 3.0' could look like
by Marian McPherson Nov 16
Connect Now Sean Black Spencer Rascoff
What does the demise of Zillow Offers mean for investment and innovation in real estate? Tune in to find out
by Rachel Mastandrea Nov 16
Los Angeles wants to ban iBuying
The city council just approved an effort that will look for strategies to stop iBuyers such as Opendoor and Redfin
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 13
RedfinNow meets 30-market milestone with Twin Cities launch
Homeowners in Minneapolis and St. Paul can now request an all-cash offer through RedfinNow. This is the 12th market RedfinNow has added this year
by Marian McPherson Nov 12
Multiple law firms investigating Zillow for potential securities fraud
The investigations — which are relatively common after a company discloses very bad news — are a response to Zillow's announcement that it will end its iBuying business
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
Seasonality is back, iBuying is alive, and other big earnings takeaways
This week saw a flood of real estate company earnings reports. Overall, they indicate the market is well-positioned and maybe returning to some semblance of normalcy
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 11
Zillow or not, Opendoor revenue skyrockets 91% to $2.3B in Q3
IBuying giant Opendoor posts another strong quarter as CEO Eric Wu expresses confidence in the company's strategy and path.
by Marian McPherson Nov 10
EXp founder Glenn Sanford: 'Zillow turned their tail and ran'
Glenn Sanford made the comment while on stage at EXPCON about a week after Zillow revealed plans to abandon iBuying
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 10
EXp Realty CEO Jason Gesing on why eXp is growing so rapidly
EXp CEO Jason Gesing also told Inman that franchising may see waning popularity, while iBuying is likely to remain a niche offering
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 10
EXp's Glenn Sanford on iBuying, the metaverse, stocks and more
Ahead of eXp's EXPCON event, Sanford also discussed agent compensation and his company's latest earnings results
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 9
From crypto to Zillow: 5 key issues to watch at eXp's conference
EXp has managed to place itself at the forefront of numerous real estate trends. Its first companywide event since the pandemic may offer hints at where it's going in the future
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 9