'It's like buying a first-class ticket': Opendoor's acquisition of Open Listings met with mixed reaction
Four real estate pros weigh in on the deal and how it could be a game-changer for traditional brokers and iBuyers alike
by Marian McPherson Sep 13
Knock expands into Dallas-Ft. Worth to take on Opendoor
The iBuyer plans to be in 10 markets by 2020, but is facing fierce competition in the space
'We're building the next Amazon': Knock CEO Sean Black on Texas expansion and plans to go public
On its 3-year anniversary, the Atlanta-based iBuyer's CEO exclusively reveals new push into Dallas and Fort Worth
Why the Northeast is such a tricky market for iBuyers like Opendoor
There's more than high prices keeping Opendoor, Knock, OfferPad and Zillow Offers out of the Northeast
by Emma Hinchliffe Aug 17
Why Opendoor, Zillow and Knock all love Atlanta
iBuyers are flocking to the city for its stable economy, access to the rest of the country and potential for growth
by Emma Hinchliffe Jul 26
A new startup will try to sell your home at the highest price for 90 days — and then go full iBuyer
Felix Homes, an iBuyer that lists homes at full price before buying at prearranged discount, is launching in Nashville
Knock will buy you a new home, even if you don't have one to sell
The new product is aimed at homebuyers who do not have equity in a previous home and will be available in Atlanta, Charlotte and North Carolina's Research Triangle
What are real estate agents saying about Opendoor's funding news?
For agents, iBuyers offer a unique opportunity to adjust their value proposition
by Marian McPherson Jun 15
One fighter jet flying at an angle to others in the team
Opinion
Real estate disruptors are just beginning to rewrite the industry’s constitution in a way that the real estate business has not faced before. Long-standing protocols are threatened, fundamentally altering the industry
by Brad Inman Jun 14
Houses and homes in the suburbs
Offerpad and Knock think Opendoor's cash influx proves that investors are confident in growing iBuyer market
by Emma Hinchliffe Jun 13
Knock's iBuyer home-trading model is expanding in North Carolina
The iBuyer, which already has a presence in Charlotte, is expanding to Durham, Raleigh and Chapel Hill
An Atlanta agent takes Knock, OfferPad and Opendoor for a test-drive
Opinion
Although these companies are good for certain markets, they lack much-needed human interaction and customer service
by Chad Schernikau May 24
https://www.inman.com/2017/12/26/housing-shortage-softening-buyer-demand-in-major-us-metros/
The fast-growing startup says its program replicates the process of selling an old car and buying a new one, but for homes
by Emma Hinchliffe May 23
OfferPad for sale sign
IBuyer brings on new funding to buy more homes and compete with Opendoor
by Emma Hinchliffe May 16
How agents are reacting to the iBuyer wars
Zillow, Opendoor and OfferPad are duking it out. Here's what it means for agents.
by Emma Hinchliffe May 1