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Opendoor stands in solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in the fight against racism, violence and hate. We are committed to serving our neighbors, teammates and partners in the movement for equality across our communities. Words don't mean much without action, which is why we will be matching our team members' donations to AAPI organizations dedicated to promoting a fair and equitable society for all. #StopAsianHate
We’re thrilled to welcome John Rice as the newest member of Opendoor’s Board of Directors. As a seasoned executive, board member, and founder, John’s career in many ways sets the standard for diversity and inclusion, helping high-impact leaders from underrepresented backgrounds gain access to training and development, and driving elite organizations to weave inclusivity into their DNA.
Today, Opendoor is bringing an easier way to sell and move to homeowners in Boise, Idaho for the first time. As we continue to provide a simple, certain and fast way for homeowners to sell their homes nationwide, we’re also expanding our presence in Arizona, North Carolina and Texas.
"I’m most excited about how the various product needs of Opendoor customers intersect in ways that make the selling and buying experience a more seamless and educational one." Opendoor's Head of Engineering, Seller Heather Natour shares her journey into the tech industry, current work and advice for those starting their careers. Check out her profile on SheCanCode.
Today we announced our financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2020. The business exceeded prior expectations and is showing strong momentum as we announced plans to double our markets to 42 over the course of 2021.
Yesterday, we launched cash-backed offers, a new benefit that empowers buyers with a competitive edge to place a strong offer and help win the home of their dreams. Read more on our new offering below.
Today, homeowners in both San Diego, CA ☀️ and Asheville, NC 🌲 will have a seamless, certain and fast way to sell their home with Opendoor. By expanding our footprint, we are bringing our mission to empower everyone with the freedom to move to more home buyers and sellers nationwide.
✨ Employee Spotlight ✨ “Opendoor has grown considerably during the time I’ve been here, but we still have the startup mentality,” Alisha T., Director of Mortgage Operations says. Check out our latest “Open Book” where Alisha shares what it was like to transition from finance to real estate, why she joined Opendoor two years ago, and how her team empowers customers every day.
Today, we’re excited to announce Megan Meyer Toolson as our first Chief Customer Officer. Megan joined us in 2015 as our 19th employee. She has worn nearly every hat at Opendoor and has been critical to the growth of our business. As our Chief Customer Officer, Megan is now responsible for all go-to-market efforts, including marketing, sales and support, in-market operations and expansion. This new executive position reinforces our focus on customers and ensures we’re strategically positioned to execute on our growth plans.
At Opendoor, so much of what we do is rooted in data, from massive housing data sets to product analytics to customer information while they’re transacting with us. And an organization’s data is only as strong as the security protecting it. Thousands of homebuyers and homeowners trust our platform to make buying and selling their home simpler and more convenient. Protecting data is a job we don’t take lightly. Today, we’re excited to announce that Noah Beddome will join Opendoor as our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Noah will be responsible for protecting the data and technology infrastructure that is core to our business. He will oversee Opendoor’s information security program and IT. Most importantly, he will help to maintain the trust we have with our customers by ensuring the integrity of our data systems.
