Opinion
Opendoor and Offerpad will now list homes directly. Ultimately, this new service, still in the early stages and not fully rolled out, represents a way for iBuyers to make money without having to actually buy houses
The iBuyer platform is buying homes again in Atlanta, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, San Diego and Sacramento
The iBuyer for brokerages announced on Monday its selection as a Preferred Alliance Program member of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Real Living Real Estate
In multiple talk tracks at Tech Connect, leaders in sales, fintech and proptech all agreed on one thing: The COVID-19 pandemic has totally changed how people market, sell and buy real estate
Real estate tech strategist Mike DelPrete explains pre- and post-shelter-in-place market trends and how real estate agents can prepare for the future
The Redfin CEO said Wednesday the coronavirus pandemic is helping fuel changes in real estate imagery and consumer behavior
During Connect Now, Trulia co-founder and NFX Managing Partner Pete Flint explained what agents must do to stay relevant during the digital transaction revolution
The iBuyer is offering homeowners contact-free selling in Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville and Tucson
Consumers can now choose a direct, quick-close sale or a more traditional listing process. The move may rankle many in the real estate industry, who have long worried about technology companies moving into the space traditionally served by real estate agents
The company resumed buying homes through Zillow Offers last week following a nearly 2-month pause due to COVID-19
The company is bringing on Regina Benjamin, the former US surgeon general, to consult on and develop new safety protocols as it returns to iBuying
The 168-page report from Mike DelPrete takes a look at how the pandemic has impacted iBuyers and how they're positioned to thrive in an era of social distancing
The company announced Wednesday its new safety procedures have been certified by HealthyVerify, a health safety organization
A new version of the popular CMA creation tool integrates with video conference platforms for coronavirus-compliant listing presentations. There's also live markup and built-in objection handling
The company is returning to Phoenix on May 4 and Raleigh-Durham on May 11 with 2 new platforms while updating its self-touring app for buyers
It has already had a massive impact on our personal and professional lives. Now find out how COVID-19 is poised to continue transforming the real estate industry
Opinion
This tactical move is by no means a sign that iBuyers will fail. Opendoor’s deep pockets allow it to weather the current storm and remain intact (albeit smaller)
In an investors call, Rich Barton laid out plans to cut 25% of quarterly expenses by pausing hiring, cutting marketing, halting homebuying and reducing discretionary spending
Following in the footsteps of Redfin, Zillow and Opendoor, Offerpad has temporarily stopped making offers on homes due to safety concerns, effectively putting an end to the purchasing side of nearly all iBuyers nationwide for the foreseeable future
A spokesperson for the iBuyer said the company's priority is 'the safety and well-being of our customers, employees and the general public'
RedfinNow, the direct-to-consumer homebuying and selling platform, will not be buying homes for the near future, CEO Glenn Kelman confirmed in a letter to shareholders
Opinion
Today’s market environment will finally shine a light on how the iBuyer business model will react as consumer demand wanes, and there are certain recognizable advantages
Find out what products real estate pros are using to help their buyers buy — and what to watch out for if you choose an alternative finance option