Fello, a hybrid iBuyer, keeps sellers engaged and agents front and center: Tech Review
Opinion
Admittedly, Fello is somewhat hard to summarize, but know above all else, it is agent-centric and technology-driven. No one is getting left out of the deal here, especially the consumer
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 23
For the first time, Opendoor is selling homes at a loss: DelPrete
Opinion
After outpacing the competition, market conditions have finally caught up with the iBuyer, forcing it to prove that its model still works — even in a downturn
by Mike DelPrete Sep 19
Opendoor's buyer agent commission advantage: DelPrete
Opinion
Opendoor is deftly turning its super-skimpy buyer commissions into a competitive advantage to optimize its business model
by Mike DelPrete Sep 9
Real estate stocks are getting absolutely destroyed right now
Multiple real estate companies are seeing share prices fall to all-time lows. If they can't turn around stock market performances, falling share prices could have profound impacts
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 2
Here's how Redfin's Glenn Kelman became a reality TV star
Kelman and other real estate 'tycoons' star in a 'Shark Tank'-inspired competition called 'Buy My House.' The show debuts Friday on Netflix
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 2
Opendoor promotes Amazon exec to serve as technology chief
Raji Subramanian previously led teams at Amazon and Yahoo and went to Opendoor after a 2021 acquisition. She brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and leadership, the company says
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 24
Opendoor doubles down on ad spending: DelPrete
Opinion
Hard on the heels of its partnership announcement with Zillow and its $62M FTC fine, Opendoor is banking on advertising to restore its brand reputation
by Mike DelPrete Aug 19
The 25 fastest-growing real estate companies on the Inc. 5000 list
Mortgage, proptech, investment and property management companies ranked high among Inc.'s annual list of the fastest growing US companies, including names like Orchard and Ribbon
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 16
WATCH: Mike DelPrete on the end of the 'sustained unprofitability' era
'Cash is king,' the real estate analyst argued during his opening address at Inman Connect Las Vegas. His point was that losing money has turned from an advantage to a liability
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 11
WATCH: Mike DelPrete on how agents are the real 1-stop shop
On stage at Inman Connect Las Vegas, DelPrete argued that most consumers don't need or want to navigate yet another dashboard or website. In many cases, they just want their agent
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 9
What's new in proptech? Inman's New Kids fearlessly pitch the latest
Boldly jumping into a space already occupied by some very savvy players, there has never been a better place to uncover the new and different than the main stage at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 5
Premier Agent dips as Zillow hangs on to modest Q2 profit
Market headwinds pushed Zillow Q2 revenues down 23% to $1B. Despite the declines, Zillow is pushing forward with major initiatives including a new partnership with former rival Opendoor
Redfin's profits decline in Q2 despite uptick in revenue
Redfin reported $606.9M in second-quarter revenue, a 29% increase compared to the second quarter of 2021, in an earnings report released Thursday afternoon following the close of markets
by Daniel Houston AND Ben Verde Aug 4
DelPrete: Opendoor is 'playing the long game', should survive downturn
Despite a softening market and a recent FTC fine, Mike DelPrete described Opendoor as well-managed and in possession of enough cash to thrive for years to come, at Inman Connect
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 4