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
5 things to watch for as Redfin heads into 2021
Redfin's iBuying program and ancillary services should continue to be important parts of the company's expansion. It'll also have to contend with flashy rivals and a fair housing lawsuit
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 7
Offerpad partners with nation's largest private new homeseller
The deal with New Home Star is a first for Offerpad, whose Homebuilder Alliance program counts more than a dozen direct builder partnerships but, until now, no sales firms
by Patrick Kearns Dec 3
Offers from iBuyers are getting weaker: zavvie report
Total iBuyer purchases plummeted 82% year over year in Q3, according to the report
by Patrick Kearns Dec 1
Zavvie is bringing its tech platform directly to agents
Through zavvie Pro, agents can provide their clients a variety of selling options, including iBuyer offers or bridge loan solutions.
by Patrick Kearns Nov 16
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
Offerpad adds 2 executives to C-suite
David Connelly is joining Offerpad as chief growth officer from Citigroup and Ben Aronovitch is joining as chief legal officer from Taylor Morrison Home Corporation
by Patrick Kearns Nov 11
Zillow CEO predicts how tech trends will impact agents
New tech tools in the real estate industry will forever change consumer expectations, Zillow CEO Barton said on a company earnings call
by Patrick Kearns Nov 5
Riding hot market, Zillow posts first profitable quarter in 3 years
Zillow beat expectations, posting $657M in revenue in the third quarter and a net income of $40M
by Patrick Kearns Nov 5
Opendoor and Zillow are losing tens of thousands on each iBuyer home: DelPrete
Opinion
Disruption in real estate is being led by companies — and shareholders — willing to bet and lose billions of dollars
by Mike DelPrete Nov 3
Ready, set, go! It's Indie Broker Month at Inman
All month long, we'll be looking at how to navigate independent real estate brokerages amid market changes, disruption and other industry shifts
by Inman Nov 1
Why Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider believes agents have a bright future
Even disruptive models are starting to realize how central agents are to the transaction, Schneider said during his company's Q3 earnings call
by Patrick Kearns Oct 29
Former Citadel executive named as Opendoor's chief investment officer
Daniel Morillo is joining the iBuyer in the company's newly created CIO role
by Patrick Kearns Oct 23
Zillow co-founder Spencer Rascoff's new company starts trading today
Supernova Partners Acquisition Company, Inc., the former Zillow chief executive's special purpose acquisition company, upsized its initial public offering due to high demand
by Patrick Kearns Oct 21