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
Opendoor brings iBuying services to New Jersey, New York state
The move will see Opendoor make cash offers in 17 counties in the two Northeastern states. New York City is not included in the expansion. It also brings Opendoor's market count to 46
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 5
Brokerage disruption, iBuyer momentum, power buyers: A look at tech in Q1
Opinion
IBuyer momentum, brokerage disruptors and power buyers were all part of the picture of the first quarter of 2022 in the real estate industry. Here's a look back at the moves that made news already this year
by Mike DelPrete Mar 30
Opendoor cashes in on record home price appreciation
Opinion
Home price appreciation is through the roof, and that's good news for Opendoor. Its current listings are averaging 17% increases over the purchase price
by Mike DelPrete Mar 23
Big tech is coming for your commission
Opinion
Like Zillow, the biggest real estate tech companies have set their eyes on agent commissions as the answer to their revenue needs. Find out how they plan to get that money out of agents' wallets
by Mike DelPrete Mar 14
Incentivized agent counts driving eXp, Compass growth: Mike DelPrete
Opinion
In a notoriously slow-moving industry, the major, publicly listed brokerages all posted impressive revenue, transaction and agent count growth in 2021. Mike DelPrete crunches the numbers and explains what they mean for the future of brokerage
by Mike DelPrete Mar 8
Does Opendoor have a winning model? It comes down to 3 metrics
Opinion
Opendoor, the original iBuyer and undisputed category leader, is laser-focused on scaling nationally and proving that it has a winning model. Economies of scale will be a key part of the equation
by Mike DelPrete Mar 8
Home inspections for HOAs: InspectHOA lands $3.1M in funding
The San Francisco-based startup is helping lenders, title companies and iBuyers do due diligence on homeowner's associations, InspectHOA co-founder Anton Tonev told Inman
by Matt Carter Mar 2
What to watch as RE/MAX's R4 conference unfolds this week
The company is set to begin a new chapter as CEO Adam Contos departs and big changes sweep across the broader industry
by Jim Dalrymple II 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
How real estate agents can work with RedfinNow
Redfin's iBuyer, RedfinNow, forgoes incentives for agents but offers a dedicated customer service team and local title options. Here’s how to get started
by Daniel Houston Feb 22
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
Offerpad arrives in California — and goes head-to-head with Opendoor
Offerpad's rollout in Riverside and San Bernardino in Southern California will put the iBuyer in direct competition with Opendoor, which has operated across the Inland Empire since 2018
by Matt Carter Feb 16