Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to do anything to activate this?
Once enabled, the Opendoor integration is automatically enabled in your RealScout account already. You can go to realscout.com/agent/opendoor to run an eligibility check for a potential seller.
Where does this show up in my account?
The Opendoor card on any contact's profile page, the Cash Offer tab on a claimed listing, and the notification you receive when a client clicks the cash offer card in their Home Value Alert email.
Will Opendoor reach out to my client directly?
No. That is built into how the integration works. Requests submitted through RealScout cannot be used by Opendoor to contact your client without you. You will see this when you use the Opendoor within RealScout, including in the notification email you receive.
What is the difference between Cash Now, More Later and Cash Offer?
Cash Now, More Later gives your seller cash upfront from Opendoor today while the property still lists on the open market. They keep any additional proceeds if it sells above the advance at resale, and you earn a commission twice. Cash Offer is a straight all-cash transaction: Opendoor purchases the property directly, closes in 14 to 60 days, no showings or repairs required.
Is the number I see in RealScout the actual offer?
No. What you see in the flow is a preliminary estimate Opendoor generates from publicly available data. The confirmed offer comes after Opendoor completes an in-person assessment of the property using the Opendoor Key app. The two numbers will usually differ and that is expected behavior, not an error on either side.
What markets does Opendoor operate in?
Opendoor's market availability changes over time and varies by property type. The eligibility check inside RealScout will tell you immediately whether a specific property qualifies. If the check comes back as not available, that is Opendoor's determination and not something that can be changed from the RealScout side.