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Opendoor is an iBuyer — a real estate company that buys houses for cash and then resells them on the open market.

Opendoor buys more single-family houses than any other iBuyer and is active in 47 cities across the country. Customer reviews show that people who sell to Opendoor are generally satisfied with how quick and easy the process is and how competitive their offers are. Data from iBuyer expert Mike DelPrete suggests that Opendoor usually makes higher offers than other iBuyers.^[1]

However, selling your single family home on the open market with a real estate agent will likely net you more money than selling to Opendoor. Opendoor charges a 5% service fee, plus deductions for repairs and closing costs. Real estate agents typically charge a 6% commission, but you'll usually receive higher offers and have more control over repair costs.

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What is Opendoor?

Opendoor is the largest iBuyer by volume in the United States and is currently active in 47 markets, with plans to reach 100 markets.^[2]

iBuyers buy single family houses that require minimal repairs and renovations, then resell them on the open market for a small profit.

Opendoor charges sellers a 5% service charge at the end of a home sale, which is slightly less than the typical realtor commission of 6%. However, Opendoor also doesn't make offers that are in line with what home sellers can expect to get on the open market, so it's likely that a realtor will still help you to net more money in the end.^[3]

Opendoor provides an end-to-end real estate experience for customers, so they can buy, sell, and trade-in their home (Opendoor Complete) online with minimal hassle.

The company also has other real estate services like repairs, financing, and title insurance to streamline the process while generating more revenue.

How much does Opendoor cost?

Opendoor’s service fee for home sellers is 5% of the final sale price, but the total cost ranges from 7–10% when closing costs and repair deductions are included.

Closing costs are approximately 1–3% while deductions that Opendoor makes for repairs can range from 1–2%.

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Pros and cons of selling to Opendoor

How Opendoor works

Most Opendoor customers start their experience online.

• Sellers can get an offer from Opendoor within days of submitting the online form and close in 14–60 days, depending on their desired timeline.
• Buyers can submit an offer online or through their agent and close in 14–45 days, depending on their desired timeline.

For sellers

Sellers start the process by completing an online estimate form to request an offer from Opendoor.

The form asks for things like:

• Your location
• A picture of your house
• A description of your house
• Details about any upgrades/renovations that you are aware of

Opendoor will use this information to provide you with their initial estimate before sending a real estate inspector to the property. Opendoor's offer includes a range that approximates the final sale price.

The process goes like this:

1. Complete the online estimate form to request a cash offer.
2. Receive an offer from Opendoor.
3. Schedule a virtual walkthrough of your home.
4. After the inspection, get a final offer from Opendoor that includes repair deductions.
5. Accept the offer, sign the purchase agreement, and pick a closing date.
6. Get paid within a few days of closing.

For buyers

Opendoor lists the houses that they own on their website where potential buyers can browse and request information.

1. Find a home online or through the Opendoor app.
2. Take a private tour using the app.
3. Submit an offer through your agent or by yourself.
4. Opendoor will respond in 24–48 hours.
5. If your offer is accepted, your agent can draft a purchase agreement.
6. Sign and go to escrow.
7. Make your earnest money deposit.
8. Schedule inspection and negotiate repairs/closing costs.
9. Close in 14–45 days.

Opendoor locations

Opendoor is currently active in 47 major markets across the country, including:

• Phoenix
• Atlanta
• Houston
• Los Angeles

As Opendoor expands and iBuying becomes a more popular alternative to a traditional real estate sale with an agent, Opendoor plans to become active in 100 markets from coast to coast.

Opendoor reviews from real customers

The majority of Opendoor reviews from customers are positive, with an average rating of 4.3 across 2718 reviews.

Positive Opendoor reviews focused on:

• A fast, seamless transaction.
• A done-for-you selling experience that matched the customer's desired timeline.

Negative Opendoor reviews focused on:

• Inflated repair costs.
• An inability to negotiate Opendoor's offer price.

To decide whether accepting a cash offer and selling to Opendoor is worth it, your best bet is to compare your offer to what your house could sell for on the open market.

We recommend asking a local realtor for a comparative market analysis (CMA) that shows you what your home is really worth.

What customers liked

Trey noted that the offer he received was competitive, and he was very pleased with his experience selling to Opendoor.

Ellen appreciated not having to show her house to multiple buyers and said that working with Opendoor was easy.

What customers didn’t like

An anonymous reviewer from Texas said that Opendoor did not negotiate fairly.

R Pearis says that the experience didn’t meet his expectations, but he really likes the idea behind Opendoor’s service.

Selling to Opendoor vs. listing with a realtor

Selling to Opendoor is more predictable and sometimes faster than selling with a realtor. That’s because Opendoor can make an offer quickly and close when you want while realtors can’t guarantee that the right buyer will come along quickly.

However, a realtor will be able to net you more money by getting your house in front of multiple buyers ensuring that you get the best possible price.

Opendoor charges a 5% service fee that’s slightly lower than the 6% commission that real estate agents are typically paid. Closing costs and repair fees are still a factor in either case.

Agents have an incentive to get the most possible money for your home because the more you make, the more they make in the form of commission. Opendoor, by contrast, has an incentive to pay less than a private buyer for your home.

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Opendoor alternatives

Opendoor alternatives include leading competitors like Offerpad and RedfinNow, companies that also buy houses in select markets.

Opendoor stands out because:

• Their service fees are low.
• There’s no penalty for walking away from a deal.

But, other iBuyers like Offerpad have their own unique advantages, like free local moves and a closing date of up to 90 days from the time you accept an offer.

Here’s a quick comparison of how Opendoor stacks up against the alternatives:

Other Opendoor services

Beyond buying and selling, Opendoor offers a variety of invcentives and services, such as home buyer rebates, that help customers to save money while benefiting from a streamlined transaction.

These incentives allow sellers and/or buyers who are work with Opendoor to:

• Trade in their home
• Get a cash rebate on the closing date

Opendoor Complete

Opendoor's home trade-in service is called Opendoor Complete.

With Opendoor Complete, you can purchase your next home using Opendoor's cash, then list your old home once you've moved.

Using Opendoor's cash allows you to make a non-contingent cash offer on your next home, which could be a huge advantage in a competitive market because it'll make your offer a lot more attractive.

The program also helps you avoid paying two mortgages at once, but you'll still have to repay the mortgage on your old home once it sells.

The fees for the program is "as low as 5%," which leads us to believe that it could be higher in some markets.

Direct buyer incentive

If you purchase a home directly from Opendoor without the help of a real estate agent, Opendoor offers a 1% credit back at closing (in select markets).

One of Opendoor’s greatest costs when they sell a home is having to pay the buyer’s agent commission, which is around 3%. This incentive rewards sellers for helping Opendoor reduce their costs.

Buyer refund

If you buy an Opendoor home with one of their partner agents, you are eligible for 1% cash back at the time of closing.

Opendoor has a network of partner agents that they can refer buyers to when necessary. These agents don’t work for Opendoor, but they do pay Opendoor a referral fee for the customers that Opendoor sends them.

Other Opendoor entities

Aside from instant cash offers, Opendoor now offers other real estate services like mortgage, realtor services, and title insurance.

Opendoor Home Loans

Opendoor Home Loans is Opendoor’s mortgage lending solution. As an Opendoor customer, you have the option (but not the obligation) to finance the purchase of your new home using Opendoor Home Loans.

The lender offers mortgages with competitive interest rates and does not charge any lender fees. Opendoor Home Loans also offer a $1,000 credit at closing, subject to eligibility.

Opendoor Brokerage

Opendoor’s brokerage can provide you with an Opendoor real estate agent who will represent you if you want to list your house for sale through Opendoor. This is similar to working with a real estate agent at a major brokerage as you would in a traditional sale.

However, Opendoor real estate agents cannot represent buyers who want to buy an Opendoor home as this would constitute a conflict of interest.

Opendoor Title

In 2019, Opendoor acquired OS National, a national title insurance company.^[5]

As a result, Opendoor can now offer title insurance and escrow services to customers internally through Opendoor Title.

How does Opendoor make money?

Opendoor’s business model is to buy houses and make a thin profit margin from each home sale, plus the service fees they charge.

Opendoor’s service charge is capped at 5%. The company bases this charge on how long they expect it will take to sell the home on the open real estate market. Part of the fees go to cover costs of holding the home, like taxes, utilities, and maintenance.

Opendoor lays out their calculations for your home value and service charge for each offer in a report. The report details the price of comparable homes that have sold recently in your neighborhood. It also accounts for unique aspects of your home that could affect value, such as a finished basement, proximity to quality schools, and walkability to shopping or public transit.

The home assessment also includes repairs needed before Opendoor sells the house, and how the costs of these repairs will affect your offer.

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