The New Normal: What if the brokerage of the future isn't a brokerage at all?
Teams are less and less constrained by geography thanks to powerful new upstart companies, even as control of real estate technology becomes more centralized
by Jim Dalrymple II May 24
5 people to watch at Offerpad as the iBuyer continues to expand
Over the last half decade, the instant cash offer startup upended the industry in no small part due to the people who work there
IBuyer purchases recover to pre-pandemic levels: DelPrete
The business model is undoubtedly here to stay, but not without its recovery challenges
by Mike DelPrete Apr 21
Spencer Rascoff: iBuyers not to blame for supply shortage
The former Zillow CEO touched on iBuying, real estate companies going public and 'global asset inflation' during a discussion at Connect Now
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 20
Fifth Wall debuts third SPAC, hopes to raise $250M
This is the third special purpose acquisition company that Fifth Wall Ventures, an investment company that focuses on real estate technology, has launched this year
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 19
How to safely handle an open house
Holding an open house has always been a bit risky and has become even more so during the pandemic. To safely continue the practice, agents should keep these factors in mind
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 19
Everyone wants a slice of the housing market. That’s the problem
Opinion
Right now, the housing market has a slew of uninvited guests in one of the worst housing shortages in the history of America
by Brad Inman Apr 16
Offerpad launches full-suite of services in Indianapolis
Offerpad has chosen Indianapolis as its first Midwestern market. The iBuyer's full suite of services will be available this summer
by Marian McPherson Apr 8
Offerpad: Sellers can stay in homes up to 60 days after closing
To help alleviate the stress of selling, Offerpad will now give sellers the option of remaining in a home up to 60 days after closing escrow
Knock hires Goldman Sachs to help it go public
The company behind the fast-growing Home Swap program is knocking on Wall Street's door. Knock CEO Sean Black confirms the hiring of Goldman to take his company public
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 29
How much are iBuyers paying for customer acquisition?
Opinion
Customer acquisition costs for major iBuyers is roughly similar at $3,000-$4,000, which is about 2-4X more than Redfin
by Mike DelPrete Mar 24
Pacaso raises $75M and soars to unicorn valuation
The co-ownership startup for second homes also raised $1 billion in debt funding
by Patrick Kearns Mar 24
How the marriage between Spencer Rascoff and Offerpad came to be
Spencer Rascoff and Offerpad CEO Brian Bair spoke to Inman about the behind-the-scenes moves that led to Offerpad's decision to go public via a special purpose acquisition company
by Patrick Kearns Mar 18
Spencer Rascoff's SPAC is taking Offerpad public
One of the nation's largest iBuyers is going public with the help of a former rival executive
by Patrick Kearns Mar 18
Offerpad brings iBuyer, listing solutions to Denver and Nashville
With the expansion, the real estate services company is bringing its offering to nearly 300 new ZIP codes
by Patrick Kearns Mar 15