Zillow's Susan Daimler on the tech giant's mysterious 'super app'
Ahead of Inman Connect New York, Zillow's president dished about the company's goal to build a housing super app, its interest in power buyers and why housing should be 'delightful'
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 14
Ribbon expands into Midwest, ramps up purchase limit to $1M
The move into Indiana and Missouri expands Ribbon's presence into 10 states, including hot markets like Indianapolis and St. Louis, according to an announcement Wednesday
by Matt Carter Mar 9
Q4 reveals strong growth for iBuyers, Power Buyers: zavvie
IBuyers and Power Buyers finished 2021 in a strong position, even amidst a low-inventory, competitive market that just wouldn't quit, real estate tech company zavvie reported
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 22
Homie joins the ranks of Power Buyers with cash offer program
The flat-fee brokerage is now offering bridge loans to turn home-seekers into cash buyers. The Homie Cash program is available in Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Idaho and Colorado
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 22
How iBuyers, Power Buyers can be a Cinderella story for homebuyers
When agents truly care about their customers, they can't be afraid of trying new things, Jackie Soto, broker at eHomes, told Brad Inman during an Inman Connect Now panel on Thursday
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17
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
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
How to talk to millennials as they take over the real estate world
Millennial real estate preferences are shaped by a desire for convenience and amenities, coupled with the lingering effects of the Great Recession. This is the first installment in Inman's 5-part series on the ways people from different generations approach the homebuying experience
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 23
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Opinion
Sifting through the never ending sea of real estate tech offerings can be exhausting, not to mention overwhelming. Consider this your go-to guide for cutting through the noise and choosing the platforms and tools that will serve you best in 2022 and beyond
by Bernice Ross Dec 22
Brad Inman’s real estate predictions for 2022: Here's to a sober year
Opinion
Keller Williams, Douglas Elliman, the DOJ and the NAR. Brad Inman's crystal ball is 'a little foggy — but a big trend is coming into focus for me' in 2022, Inman's founder writes
by Brad Inman Dec 15
2022 will be pivotal for Offerpad as it competes for the iBuyer crown
With the implosion of Zillow Offers in October, all eyes will be on Opendoor and Offerpad as they duke it out for marketshare in 2022. Here are the biggest challenges Offerpad faces next year
Power buyers: What to know about real estate’s buzziest new buyer tools
The innovation wave has hit the buy-side, with power buyers emerging as this year's buzziest business model. Here's everything you need to know to power up your clients' purchasing prowess
by Marian McPherson Nov 29
Flyhomes Cash Offer now available in Idaho
Program is now available to real estate brokerages and their agents in 7 states through Flyhomes for Agents
by Matt Carter Nov 18
Agents schooled on alternative financing, lending and mortgages
Real estate agents attending Inman Connect Las Vegas got tips on partnering with lenders and alternative financing providers to land more clients and overcome obstacles
by Matt Carter Oct 28
'Power buyers' are growing rapidly: Mike DelPrete
Many companies are responding to today's shift in consumer demand by launching their own instant-offer, cash-offer and trade-in programs
by Mike DelPrete Jul 19