Zillow Offers expands to Los Angeles and Orange County
The company also announced plans to launch Zillow Offers in new markets in Ohio, Florida, Oklahoma and Arizona by early 2020
Global iBuyers? A one-click close? Tech trends to watch for in 2020
Venture capital and real estate tech leaders share their technology predictions for 2020
by Patrick Kearns Dec 5
Realogy's iBuyer enters 10th market in first month since revamp
A Coldwell Banker agent tells Inman about how RealSure helps her secure listings and negotiate better deals for her clients
by Patrick Kearns Nov 29
Keller Williams aims for mid-tier markets with iBuyer expansion
Keller Offers, a dual offering from Offerpad and Keller Williams, launches next in Birmingham, Alabama
by Patrick Kearns Nov 14
IBuying can be huge, even if it remains a niche industry tool
Mike DelPrete found that iBuyers' business model differs from traditional home flippers. He also suggested iBuyers can profit from staying in their lanes
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
New Offerpad feature lets buyers select custom home upgrades
Homebuyers will be able to add custom tiles, cabinets, floors and lighting options into the cost of their mortgage
Do iBuyers make fair market offers?
Opinion
To fulfill their strategies and build a viable business that makes money, iBuyers will need to operate walled gardens
by Mike DelPrete Nov 12
Zillow: Our iBuyer offers are nearly the same as traditional offers
The online real estate giant revealed Tuesday that homeowners only get on average 0.22 percent more selling on the open market than they do through Zillow Offers
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
Invasion of the iSquatters: What happens when iBuyer self-tours go wrong?
Some iBuyers have drawn tech-savvy squatters who gain access to homes through company apps in a bid to find shelter or abuse drugs
Opendoor launches in Salt Lake City
Homesellers in Utah's picturesque capital city can now get quick and easy offers from the nation's biggest dedicated iBuyer
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 22
Zillow Offers launches in Tampa
The real estate tech giant's homebuying and selling platform is officially live in its 21st market
by Patrick Kearns Oct 21
Home prices could 'trade like corporate shares' thanks to iBuying, tech disruptors
Disruption is radically changing the homebuying process, according to Utah MLS leader Brad Bjelke. Other leaders around the country now have to decide how they're going to respond
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 18
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
Zillow Offers is live in Sacramento
The expansion marks Zillow's third market in California and 20th nationwide, putting the iBuyer in line with Opendoor
MLS system 'in jeopardy,' facing existential threat from iBuyers
'We are playing dominoes when the new world’s playing 3D chess,' Bright MLS CEO Brian Donnellan said
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 30