Redfin narrows losses amid rough Q2 as it braces for more turbulence
Redfin's Q2 revenue declined 21% year over year to $275.6M, as gross profits from its real estate services took a tumble amid a harsh housing market, according to an earnings call Thursday
by Marian McPherson Aug 3
As iBuyers struggle, agents rethink relationships with cash-offer kings
IBuyers like Opendoor and Offerpad once appeared poised to be an essential player in the nation's biggest housing markets. Now, real estate agents say their role has diminished dramatically
by Ben Verde Apr 12
Redfin sees losses soar in Q3 as it winds down iBuying program
The company earned $600.5M in revenue during the third quarter, but also lost $90.2M — up from a loss of just $18.9M in the third quarter of 2021 — amid a worsening housing market
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 9
Redfin's iBuyer expands into Florida, among the hottest US markets
RedfinNow is operational in the Orlando and Tampa areas as of this week and will launch in the Palm Beach and Miami areas later this month, with Florida marking its 16th state in 34 markets
by Ben Verde Aug 11
Redfin's profits decline in Q2 despite uptick in revenue
Redfin reported $606.9M in second-quarter revenue, a 29% increase compared to the second quarter of 2021, in an earnings report released Thursday afternoon following the close of markets
by Daniel Houston AND Ben Verde Aug 4
A full list of real estate companies making layoffs in 2022 and 2023
While real estate industry layoffs largely began with companies that provide mortgages and mortgage-related services, everyone from Adwerx to Zumper has been impacted by the downturn
by Matt Carter Jun 3
Power Buyer clients made 1 offer on average. Traditional buyers? 7
A new report from Power Buyer and iBuyer marketplace zavvie says that Power Buying 'could eventually become the norm,' citing its success in helping buyers quickly purchase a home
by Marian McPherson Apr 13
The iBuying lessons Jason Aleem is bringing to Redfin's sales team
After helping Redfin's iBuyer business navigate a period of change, Jason Aleem is now tasked with leading its sales team into the next era
by Daniel Houston Apr 13
Redfin closes $137.8M acquisition of Bay Equity Home Loans
The deal to purchase the California-based national mortgage lender accelerates the brokerage's strategy to become a one-stop shop for buying, selling, renting and financing a home
by Matt Carter Apr 4
Offerpad expands California reach with Sacramento entry
The iBuyer’s newest market comes just two weeks after its first launch in the Golden State, where it is avoiding costlier coastal cities
by Taylor Anderson Mar 3
IBuyers purchased over 70K homes in 2021, doubling previous record
'IBuyers purchased 70,402 homes in 2021, more than double the previous annual high of 32,726 homes in 2019,' according to Zillow's Q4 iBuyer report
by Taylor Anderson Mar 2
How real estate agents can work with RedfinNow
Redfin's iBuyer, RedfinNow, forgoes incentives for agents but offers a dedicated customer service team and local title options. Here’s how to get started
by Daniel Houston Feb 22
Redfin revenue soars 163%, even as losses return in Q4
The company's plan to broaden its revenue sources made progress, with title, mortgage and iBuying offerings on track to generate profits, CEO Glenn Kelman said
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 17
Opendoor launches in California's pricey Bay Area
The launch brings the world's biggest iBuyer to one of the world's most challenging real estate markets — and marks a new chapter for the iBuying concept
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 8
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