Shannon Whyte

Contributing Writer

Shannon Whyte is a freelance copywriter and social proof strategist who helps businesses authentically connect with their audience. A former clinical psychologist, she writes content on various topics including real estate, mental health issues, relationships, and e-commerce.

Featured Published Articles

  • Zillow shut down its iBuyer service, Zillow Offers, in November 2021. Zillow Offers was formerly called Zillow Instant Offers. The program provided homeowners a fast, convenient, no-obligation cash offer, usually within two days. Learn more about the Zillow Offers service, why it was shut down, and iBuyer alternatives you can use if you want a…

  • Truehold is a legitimate home sale-leaseback company offering homeowners a way to access equity without moving out. You sell your home directly to Truehold and then rent it back as a tenant. Unlike traditional home sales, Truehold provides a direct cash offer with a flexible leaseback option. Satisfied customers appreciated how easy and fast the…

  • The Knock Bridge Loan (formerly Knock Home Swap) can ease the process of buying and selling simultaneously. You can receive a bridge loan, interest-free for six months, for a 2.25% flat fee based on your home’s estimated list price and state-specific closing costs. You can then use the loan to buy a new home, prepare…

  • Zillow is one of the most popular real estate websites in the US, attracting more than 365 million monthly visits in 2024. Anyone can post a listing for free, including sellers listing their home for sale by owner (FSBO) or with a realtor. Zillow rental listing fees are also free, unless you upgrade to the…

  • Grandview Homes is a regional cash buying company serving parts of Illinois, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Like many cash home buyers, it prioritizes fast cash sales of as-is homes for sellers who need speed and convenience over maximizing their profits.  Grandview Homes can provide a written cash offer within 24 hours of seeing your home, and…

  • Homie is a discount real estate brokerage with locations in Arizona and Utah that offers a flat-fee listing structure instead of traditional realtor fees.  Homie sells homes for a $5,000 flat fee ($10,000 for homes above $1 million). This can be cheaper compared to paying the standard 2-3% realtor commission, particularly at higher price points.…