Zillow continues 'natural evolution' with brokerage shift: Deutsche
Zillow's decision to hire its own agents for Zillow Offers is the latest in its shift to becoming a platform, according to a trio of Deutsche Bank analysts
by Patrick Kearns Sep 24
'This comes as no shock': Realtors weigh in on Zillow hiring agents
Although the initial reaction to Zillow’s decision to bring representation for its own Zillow Offers transactions in-house was mixed, few real estate agents were surprised by the move
by Patrick Kearns Sep 23
Zillow to hire agents as employees for iBuyer transactions
Starting in January 2021, Zillow Offers transactions will be managed by a salaried Zillow employee who is licensed to act as a real estate salesperson through Zillow Homes
by Patrick Kearns Sep 23
Why Opendoor going public is a rising tide that could lift Zillow
For the second consecutive month, Deutsche Bank's research team raised its target stock price for Zillow. This time, it was fueled by its biggest iBuyer competitor going public
by Patrick Kearns Sep 18
Zillow Offers opens in first new market since COVID pause
The direct-to-consumer homebuying and selling platform is live in Jacksonville, Florida
by Patrick Kearns Sep 9
Bullish on Zillow, Deutsche Bank sees the money in Premier Agent
Deutsche Bank thinks the value of buyer and seller leads generated by Zillow is underappreciated by Wall Street
by Patrick Kearns Sep 3
How the pandemic inspired a selling technique that rivals iBuyers
Greg Hague, the founder of Real Estate Mavericks, shares how his formula offers sellers convenience, a higher price and a higher degree of safety
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 21
DelPrete: iBuyer market share plummets, slow recovery ahead
IBuyers are buying homes again but with a more cautious approach. Once they prove they can survive the pandemic, they’ll still have to overcome the challenge of profitability
by Mike DelPrete Aug 18
Zillow has resumed buying in every pre-pandemic Zillow Offers market
Since pausing its homebuying platform in March, Zillow Offers is now operating again in all 24 markets, including Las Vegas, South Florida, Tampa Bay and Houston beginning Tuesday
by Patrick Kearns Aug 4
Zillow partners with nation's largest homebuilder
The partnership allows consumers working with D.R. Horton the freedom of a flexible closing date and cash credits at close for eligible deals
by Patrick Kearns Jul 30
Zillow will allow self-tours on all company-owned homes
The company is also adding a digital floor plan to all Zillow-owned listings
by Patrick Kearns Jul 28
'The real estate industry will move forward': Former surgeon general
Dr. Regina Benjamin, the former surgeon general of the United States under President Barack Obama, discusses her role advising Zillow and the link between health and home
by Patrick Kearns Jul 27
Zillow resumes buying homes in 5 more US markets
After the company's initial homebuying pause, Zillow is now buying homes in 20 of 24 Zillow Offers markets
by Patrick Kearns Jul 7
Redfin returns to homebuying in 4 more markets
As of Friday, the company is now buying homes in Dallas, San Antonio, Los Angeles and Orange County, in addition to Austin, Denver and the Inland Empire in California
by Patrick Kearns Jun 26
This analyst thinks Zillow will capitalize on real estate 'shockwave'
Loup Ventures Managing Partner Gene Munster believes that as people continue to move from urban areas to suburbs, Zillow will benefit from top-of-the-funnel engagement
by Patrick Kearns Jun 26