Knock’s ‘Backyard’ system helps agents easily manage Home Swap
Opinion
The creator of the Home Swap, Knock's 'Backyard' software helps certified agents manage their deals and clients, not a common practice for a mortgage lender
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 17
Aiming for 21 markets by '21, Knock now swapping homes in Denver
After rebranding its Home trade-in model, Knock is now helping sellers swap homes in Denver. Its goal is to reach 11 markets before the end of 2020
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 5
Knock pivots to mortgage financing, bridge loans, concierge service
The home trade-in company, once lumped in with iBuyers, is charting a new course and partnering with agents to do it
by Patrick Kearns Jul 16
5 real estate execs share the secrets of running a remote workforce
In the face of coronavirus, brick-and-mortar real estate companies are quickly figuring out remote working options. Here's what five execs with remote staffs say about making the transition
by Marian McPherson Mar 15
The Homebuyer Files: 6 owners on the highs and lows of buying a home
Buyers share the ups and downs of financing the homes of their dreams — from navigating tax drama and securing 2 loans at once to relying on iBuyers to beat the competition
by Marian McPherson Feb 19
Meet the New Guard: Reffkin, Black, Bhaskar
The New Guard will be honored at Inman Disconnect March 30-April 1, 2020. Here now, 3 new inductees worthy of the distinction
by Inman Feb 17
Pulse: 3 iBuyer takes from the trenches
A few readers in markets where iBuyers have matured described noticeable impacts that could offer a glimpse of what may be in store for many other agents
by Inman Feb 11
A new language for real estate, a new marketplace
Opinion
My attempt to coin some terminology, add structure and provide clarity to the plethora of new real estate businesses
by Brad Inman Feb 10
Be resilient in the face of disruption: My big takeaway from Inman Connect New York
Want higher attach rates? Make your agents employees
Paul Hurst, the vice president of venture investments at First American, advises that companies are more likely to get consumers to use affiliated services if they use W2 agents
by Patrick Kearns Jan 31
Up-and-coming iBuyer Flyhomes lands in Southern California
Cruising under the radar, Flyhomes has grown rapidly with variants on the iBuyer model
by Teke Wiggin Dec 11
Follow the money at Inman Connect New York
Venture capitalists, journalists and startup founders are the newest additions to the ICNY speaker lineup
by Inman Dec 4
U.S. dollar money
Opinion
The best practice — and the most transparent — is talking about equity as equity, debt as debt, and not inflating the headline number by combining the two
by Mike DelPrete Sep 30
Zavvie revamps iBuyer comparison tool for brokerages
Brokerages can now white-label the tool for their own site
by Patrick Kearns Jul 22