Power buyers: What to know about real estate’s buzziest new buyer tools
The innovation wave has hit the buy-side, with power buyers emerging as this year's buzziest business model. Here's everything you need to know to power up your clients' purchasing prowess
by Marian McPherson Nov 29
Opendoor to make iBuyer offers on listings in real time at realtor.com
Users of realtor.com will now be able to see a preliminary offer from Opendoor in real time via the search portal's My Home dashboard, it was announced Wednesday
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 27
Moderne Ventures clinches $200M in oversubscribed funding round
The company's second fund achieved 4 times the amount of the its first institutional fund and boasts contributions from a number of big names including Greystar
IBuyer offers are clocking in at an average of 104% of market value
Amid a highly competitive market in the first half of 2021, iBuyers began making more competitive offers while expanding the range of homes they were willing to purchase
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 29
Homebuyer pool set to expand with mortgage alternatives: CEOs
The CEOs of 2 leaders in the field — Divvy Homes and HomeLight — said during Connect Now on Tuesday that they can help agents' clients negotiate challenging market conditions
by Matt Carter Jul 20
Home sale-leasebacks are surging, but are they good for homeowners?
Sale-leasebacks can be a lifeline to homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments, but consumer advocacy groups are concerned over the low sales prices investors offer
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 16
New tools to unlock trapped home equity could boost home sales
During an Inman Connect session Tuesday, founders of Point and EasyKnock said they're out to revolutionize the concept of homeownership
by Matt Carter Jun 15
The 3 biggest alternative financing methods disrupting real estate
In a Connect Now session Tuesday, Clelia Peters shared what agents need to know about the major players in transaction facilitation, mortgage alternatives and home equity access
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 20
Sellers choose 'buy-before-you-sell' offers 5X more than iBuyer offers
Bridge programs have lower service fees and alleviate seller worries about buying in an inventory-starved market, according to a new report from real estate tech firm Zavvie
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 25
Knock launches new sale-leaseback program, Knock Nest
A spin-off of Knock Swap, Knock Nest formalizes Knock's longtime leaseback option and allows homeowners to access home equity without the need to move
by Marian McPherson Dec 9
Knock Home Swap makes South Florida its 14th market
The service that helps sellers move before they sell is now active and certifying agents in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 3
EasyKnock founder: 'Agents have to differentiate themselves'
EasyKnock CEO Jarred Kessler argued during Inman Connect Now Thursday that agents need to show that they're on the cutting edge
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
Knock's expansion plans on track with new Florida markets
Three Keller Williams offices in central Florida will become Knock-certified as alternative lending company continues push toward 11 markets before year's end
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 20
EasyKnock and Knock file dueling lawsuits against each other
On Monday, Knock and EasyKnock filed lawsuits against each other alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition, among other allegations
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 14
EasyKnock debuts new leaseback program
ReLEASE lets homeowners sell their houses, then lease them back for an indefinite period of time
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 15