eXp UK signs with OnTheMarket
eXp UK, the platform for personal estate agents, has today announced that it has agreed to advertise with property portal OnTheMarket, a CoStar Group brand, in a move that will give both its agents and their sellers even greater exposure across the UK property market.
The agreement comes after OnTheMarket announced major progress against a number of key operational performance metrics since its acquisition by CoStar, a leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces, back in December last year.
For the first time in its history, the portal has surpassed 16,000 advertisers, with a recent performance update revealing listings are now up to 716,000, an increase of 41% from June of 2023. Average monthly visits in June increased 78% and average monthly unique visitors were up 118% over the same period YoY, whilst lead counts rose 50% over the second quarter of last year.
eXp UK believes that the platform's acquisition by CoStar will see OnTheMarket rise to the top of the portal ladder, overtaking both Rightmove and Zoopla, both of which have remained largely static when it comes to the evolution of their proposition, technology and the final product offered to agents and consumers alike. A recent article in the Negotiator has reported that OnTheMarket has already overtaken Zoopla for engaged inquiries.
Head of eXp UK, Adam Day, commented:
"Rightmove and Zoopla may well be long established players in the UK property portal market, but it's noticeable that the two leading platforms have yet to significantly innovate in terms of using their platforms and data to iterate and enhance value for consumers, whether they are agents, buyers, or sellers.
In comparison, the portal landscape in the USA shows more advancement. For instance, CoStar Group's Homes.com has developed a remarkable offering, becoming the second largest property portal in the United States. The user experience there is notably superior to what we have in the UK. Since CoStar Group only acquired Homes.com in 2021, their backing of On the Market suggests we might see similar advancements in the UK before long."
Jason Tebb, President of OnTheMarket, comments:
"I'm really pleased a forward thinking and innovative business such as eXp has chosen to commit to our portal as their rapidly evolving brand continues to make strides.
It's an incredibly exciting time for our partners, with the acquisition by CoStar Group demonstrably accelerating our target of becoming the market leader, bringing industry-leading global expertise and significant financial firepower to help deliver even more value for all our customers."
Andy Florance, Founder and CEO of CoStar Group, comments:
"We're delighted that such a forward-thinking brand with an eye on the future is partnering with OnTheMarket to list its properties on our platform", said Andy Florance, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CoStar Group.
"The estate agency sector is adapting to new opportunities and challenges and it's clear that businesses like eXp will have a big part to play. We're looking forward to working closely with the eXp team over the coming months and years to help them deliver on their goals and ambitious plans for growth."
