Realogy launches new, improved iBuyer platform for bevy of brands
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Century 21, Coldwell Banker, ERA and Sotheby’s International Realty are all rolling out the new iBuyer program
by Patrick Kearns Oct 8
A Las Vegas sign
The iBuyer platform will join Zillow Offers, Opendoor and Offerpad in a crowded but popular market
by Patrick Kearns Oct 7
EXp launches its own instant offer platform
The proprietary tech platform will connect sellers with institutional investors for a quick-close, all-cash offer, as well as show the buyer what the home might fetch on the market
by Patrick Kearns Oct 3
RedfinNow joins crowded Houston iBuyer market
Starting Wednesday, homeowners in the Houston metro area can get an all-cash offer for their home from the Seattle-based real estate brokerage
by Patrick Kearns Sep 26
4 big tech and financial trends every brokerage must confront
Opinion
You don't have to turn into Mark Zuckerberg, but you do need to understand the significance of broad tech developments in to survive
by Joe Chen Sep 26
Will SoftBank’s iBuyer investment flounder as agents adapt?
Opinion
Agents are evolving to face disruption, and if they can continue to do so successfully, I think we’ll see a fragmented iBuyer field as part of a broader, complex sales environment
by Raj Purohit Sep 25
Real estate vlogger slams NAR for failing to defend against iBuyers
'Why don't you help us,' Frank Garay pleas of the National Association of Realtors in a YouTube video posted Tuesday
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 25
Houston Association of Realtors President: 41% of current sellers would consider using an iBuyer
Houston Association of Realtors President Bob Hale and industry experts discussed the iBuyer as a lead generation tool at RISMedia’s 2019 Real Estate CEO Exchange
by Patrick Kearns Sep 20
Agent behind Playboy mansion sale doesn't fear a recession
Gary Gold talked to Inman about how to 'coach' high-end clients, how luxury real estate will always rely on agents and how real estate pros can better work with luxury clients
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 20
Offerpad wants to get buyers in a new house in 24 hours
The iBuyer is piloting 2 new programs to help consumers expedite the closing process and empower them with all-cash offers
by Patrick Kearns Sep 13
Compass agent launches his own iBuyer platform
'It's just a way for me to add value to potential listing clients,' Jason Cassity told Inman
by Patrick Kearns Sep 13
Coldwell Banker CEO talks leaving the company, says established brands survive recessions
Charlie Young will leave Coldwell Banker in March as part of a major restructuring of the brand.
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 13
Coldwell Banker CEOs: IBuyers will be a 'small component' of the marketplace
Current CEO Charlie Young and incoming CEO Ryan Gorman both agreed that while iBuying will stay small, it also offers valuable insights into what consumers want
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 12
IBuyer program RedfinNow expands to San Antonio
It's the 2nd Texas market it's expanded to this summer
by Marian McPherson Sep 5
IBuying giant Opendoor acquires title and escrow company
Opendoor believes that by acquiring OS National it will be able to provide consumers the 'most streamlined and easiest closing experience'
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 5