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
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
Zillow revenue soars, losses deepen in Q4 amid fast-moving iBuying exit
Zillow's now-shuttering iBuyer business sent revenue soaring, but also significantly amplified losses during the final months of 2021
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 10
What to watch for in Zillow's first post-iBuyer earnings report
Zillow's last earnings report included news that the Zillow Offers iBuyer program would shut down. Three months later, observers are waiting for the next pivot
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 10
Move Inc. sees revenue uptick fueled by lead gen and referral businesses
Realtor.com parent Move Inc.'s revenue rose 9% year over year, which was less than the gains the company saw during the previous two quarters, according to an earnings call Thursday
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 3
Buyer agent commissions fall to lowest point since 2017
Intense competition appears to have driven down average buyers' agent commissions last fall to their lowest point since at least 2017
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 3
How to make sense of iBuying in 2022, post-Zillow
IBuying has existed for years, but it's growing faster than ever and now approaching the scale that could finally make it profitable
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 2
Join us throughout February for iBuyer month at Inman
In the wake of 2021, where does the iBuyer movement go from here? All February, we’ll talk to the pioneers and newcomers to the game about the opportunities, now and in the future
by Inman Feb 1
Gary Keller named the most powerful person in real estate
Other industry leaders who landed top spots on the prestigious Swanepoel Power 200 ranking include eXp's Glenn Sanford, Realogy's Ryan Schneider and Compass' Robert Reffkin
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 11
IBuyers flipped 1 in 5 homes to institutional investors in 2021
In one 'hot spot within a hot spot' — McDonough, Georgia — 70% of homes flipped by iBuyers like Zillow Offers and Opendoor were resold to institutional investors, many without being listed
by Matt Carter Jan 7
All the biggest challenges facing all the biggest companies in real estate
As Inman's '5 Challenges' series wraps up, take a look back at how Keller Williams, Compass, Zillow and 6 other major players will contend with low inventory, rapid growth and more in 2022
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 2
Can eXp Realty maintain rapid, sustainable growth in 2022?
There's no doubt that eXp has been on a hot streak, but that doesn't mean the brokerage lacks challenges to consider as it looks to 2022, including scaling operations through rapid growth
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 29
Meet Tim Heyl: Team leader, CEO and Inman's 2021 person of the year
Heyl's rise as an agent and CEO of Homeward has been exceptional. But that isn't all he's done. Inman spoke to Heyl on his remarkable success as he sets his sights on the new year
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 29