Zillow Offers launches in more California markets

Homeowners in Los Angeles have a new option when it comes to selling their house: Zillow.

The online real estate giant announced Monday that it is now buying and selling houses in Los Angeles and Orange County, California.

With this launch, Zillow Offers, the company’s program where it buys homes directly from homeowners, is available to homeowners across a large portion of Southern California.

The move is the latest in what’s been a busy year that’s seen the online real estate giant grow its direct homebuying and mortgage businesses by continuing to expand.

Now, Zillow Offers has launched in 21 markets across the country, with Los Angeles as its largest market yet.

“In the 20 months since we first introduced Zillow Offers, we’ve seen that there is a strong appetite for another option when it comes to selling a home,” Zillow Brand President Jeremy Wacksman said. “We’re thrilled to launch Zillow Offers today in one of the largest markets in the country, and look forward to easing the friction and helping sellers move to the next stage of their life without the hassle and uncertainty of a traditional home sale.”

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