New tool allows consumers to compare iBuyer offers nationwide
Zavvie's Offer Optimizer compares instant offers from Offerpad, Opendoor, Zillow Offers and Redfin Now
by Patrick Kearns Mar 22
Zillow heads
The new Tour it Now feature will eliminate the need to make appointments and is currently available in Phoenix
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 19
Offerpad scores new funding as iBuyer competition heats up
The iBuyer has closed its Series C financing round, bringing its to-date total raised to $975M
Zillow airs first iBuyer ads, touts name recognition
The trio of new ads play up the behemoth online portal's name recognition and the ease of getting a cash offer
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 5
Redfin Now's all-cash homebuying offers are usually rejected
CEO Glenn Kelman said Thursday that while most people reject the cash offers, they still help sell more houses
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 14
Yelp hides reviews pages for Opendoor, Offerpad
The mega reviews website still maintains the reviews but makes them harder for consumers to discover, while traditional brokerages have fully public Yelp reviews
by Teke Wiggin Feb 11
Matt Harris of Bain Capital at Inman Connect New York 2019 NY 19
Investment experts say the new companies are creating challenges for agents and their clients
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 1
Houston at night
The online homebuying startup, now in 10 markets, also plans to expand to San Antonio later this year
These were the biggest iBuyer stories of 2018
This year may go down as the year many Americans first heard of iBuying
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 24
The essential guide to iBuyers
What you need to know about this fast-growing category of real estate tech, where it's available and how to use it to grow your own business
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 10
iBuyers are fueling Wall Street's rental takeover
Two leading iBuyers, Opendoor and Offerpad, sold 1 out of 10 homes to institutional single-family investors this year, according to Attom Data Solutions
by Teke Wiggin Nov 29
OfferPad for sale sign
The iBuyer launched in Dallas-Fort Worth on Thursday
Agents OnDemand lets users hail agents like they're Uber drivers
The forthcoming app will allow homebuyers to search for, and connect with agents in their area. Users pay nothing, agents pay $30 a month
by Patrick Kearns Oct 10
Zillow Instant Offers team
Program to buy and sell homes with quick, all-cash offers will compete with other iBuyers in North Carolina
by Patrick Kearns Oct 8
Horseshoe blacksmith metal working
iBuyers and the big trends changing the field
by Patrick Kearns Sep 28