Zillow iBuyer Market Consolidation Alert!

Industry Warning: Is Zillow FINALLY Becoming A National Brokerage?

timandjulieharris timandjulieharris | 6 years ago

In today's show, we'll be discussing a new story from Inman News describing Zillow's entry into financing offers as an iBuyer. Is this another step towards market consolidation by the real estate giant? Will it be the end of the independent agent & broker? Don't miss today's show where we drill down on what this news means to you, and how you can keep your business thriving in today's market! Schedule A Free Coaching CallVisit Tim & Julie Harris OnlineListen on iTunesListen on Stitcher Learn mor...

The Real Estate Brokerage Industry is Broken

substack substack | 1 year ago

The residential real estate services industry is in freefall. Not a day goes by without news of another mass layoff, a public company announcing a record quarterly loss, or a company permanently shutting their doors. It’s not just the real estate brokerages that are getting crushed. The pain has permeated throughout the entire residential ecosystem and its effects are being felt by mortgage companies, appraisers, home inspectors, real estate attorneys, title companies, moving companies, ...

Zillow Creep: How To Avoid Becoming a Zillow Employee w/Jim Remley

mcdanielrealestatesystems mcdanielrealestatesy... | 4 years ago

Agents have abdicated their responsibility to keep in touch with our sphere and past clients, and Zillow has taken over that job and we’re paying for it financially and relationally. What are the problems that come with being overly-reliant on Zillow leads? What are the 3 Cs of successful database management? On this episode real estate superstar, speaker, author, and consultant, Jim Remley shares how we can take control of our sphere and avoid becoming the equivalent of Zillow employees. ...

National Highways fires fraud warning to contractors

Construction news, jobs and co... Construction news, j... | 1 year ago

Malcolm Dare, commercial director at National Highways, has given Tier 1 contractors just 14 days to provide copies of their current economic crime policies and associated supporting documents. He also wants contractors to confirm the processes and procedures they use to ensure compliance across their supply chain teams. The crackdown follows mounting concern surrounding allegations of potential fraud and failure to procure subcontractors along agreed guidelines. There have been investigations...

Is the construction industry finally ready to embrace technology?

bizjournals bizjournals | 1 year ago

Tech and construction have always had an uneasy relationship, partly because they don't understand each other very well.

Podcast: Zillow "Brokerage' Is Here, Now What? | Tim and Julie Harris

timandjulieharris timandjulieharris | 3 years ago

The real estate industry is reeling now that Zillow has (finally) rolled out their own national real estate brokerage. The question is, what happens next? Listen to todays show as Tim and Julie Harris drill down on the 'Zillow Threat'. What will probably happen next:- Zillow could undercut the listing commission structure to get market share and there is basically nothing you can do. They are being aggressive on their ibuyer offers to gain market share for their ibuyer.....they are losing money ...

Realiff Academy Realiff Academy | 1 year ago

A real estate brokerage is a corporation or agency that is run by an owner-broker or managing broker who is responsible for the actions and transactions of the agents and brokers in his or her employ. This individual may also be known as a managing broker. A brokerage can range in size from a one-person operation to a multinational corporation employing thousands of salespeople across the country.In contrast to the standard agency structure, an Exclusive Buyer Agency or Exclusive Buyer Brokerage...

Podcast: Is Zillow's National Real Estate Brokerage A Real Threat To You? | Tim and Julie Harris

timandjulieharris timandjulieharris | 3 years ago

Now that Zillow is finally admitting their intentions to open competing real estate brokerages across the nation, how will you react? What can you do to prepare yourself (and your real estate business) for the inevitable change in consumer behavior? Now, add in Open Door. Open Door appears to be ramping up to go head to head with Zillow. Many believe that Open Door has aspirations to acquire a large real estate brokerage and possible a real estate portal. Redfin would certainly check those boxes...

Remote notarization is becoming a must-have offering

In-depth analysis, data and st... In-depth analysis, d... | 1 year ago

Truliant Federal Credit Union is one financial institution eager to expand online notarization. For customers, it's more about convenience than social distancing.