Shannon Whyte
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Zillow shut down its iBuyer service, Zillow Offers (formerly Zillow Instant Offers), in November 2021 after racking up massive losses. The program was designed to give homeowners quick, no-obligation cash offers, often within just two days. The downfall came from Zillow’s pricing algorithm. To compete, the company had to make fast offers — but speed…
Truehold is a legitimate home sale-leaseback company that offers homeowners a way to access their equity without having to move 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…
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 home buyer that purchases houses for cash in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Ohio. It offers quick, as-is sales — often closing in 10 days or less. Many sellers appreciate the convenience and certainty of a guaranteed offer, especially if they’re facing repairs, foreclosure, or relocation. But as with most “we…
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. Sellers pay just $5,500 to list their home (or $11,000 for homes over $1 million), which can mean big savings at higher price points. For instance, selling a $500,000 home with…
MarketPro Homebuyers is one of the largest cash-buying companies in the mid-Atlantic, prioritizing quick sales and transparent pricing. Like many cash home buyers, it provides a convenient selling process, but sellers will likely be offered less than the full market value of their home. MarketPro Homebuyers works best for homeowners selling distressed homes as-is, those needing…
