Orchard News BlogGet StartedBuying a HomeSelling a HomeMarket TrendsHome ImprovementNeighborhood GuidesBuying a HomeSelling a HomeMarket TrendsOrchard NewsHome ImprovementNeighborhood GuidesOrchard.comOrchard NewsThe latest on how Orchard is transforming the way people buy and sell their homes.Agent resourcesWhy join Orchard? What real estate agents need to knowDiscover why Orchard is the ultimate choice for real estate agents looking to elevate their careers. Uncover insider insights and essential tips on joining.Orchard ProcessHow Orchard uses AI and machine learning to radically simplify homebuying and sellingOrchard’s home value estimator is 20% more accurate — so how did it get so accurate? Meet the minds behind our patented automated valuation model (AVM).Launches & FundingOrchard's Scholarship for Women of Color in STEMOrchard is excited to offer a scholarship for women of color in STEM for the third year.Orchard ProcessHere’s How Our Orchard Parents Make Back to School Prep a Breeze These back-to-school tips from Orchard's team can help you make the transition to a new school year stress-free. Launches & FundingOrchard Names Patrick McClymont as Chief Financial Officer to Accelerate Company GrowthThe company is also adding financial powerhouses to their leadership team and board of directors. Launches & FundingOrchard Launches in Charlotte and Raleigh-DurhamOrchard has launched its services in Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham, NC. Find out more about what we do here. Launches & FundingOrchard Launches In NoVa and Montgomery County, MDOrchard has arrived in Northern Virginia and Montgomery County, Maryland. Launches & FundingGlassdoor Recognizes Orchard as a Best Place to Work in 2021Orchard is pleased to announce we are among the winners of the annual Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards, a list of the Best Places to Work in 2021.Launches & FundingOrchard Launches in Houston, TexasWe’re thrilled to announce that Orchard is now available in Houston, Texas. Now, home buying and selling is simple and stress-free in Space City.Launches & FundingPerch is Now OrchardIt’s a new year, and we have an update: Perch has changed its name to Orchard! We’re excited to reintroduce ourselves and share what we’ve been up to.Launches & FundingPerch Raises $220M in New Funding to Transform Home Buying and SellingPerch has raised $220M in new funding to fuel the expansion of our services for homeowners looking to buy and sell a home in Texas, Colorado, or Georgia.Launches & FundingPerch Launches in Austin, TexasPerch is excited to announce that we have launched our home buying and selling platform in the great city of Austin, making it our third market in Texas.Launches & FundingPerch Launches in San AntonioPerch has launched its home selling and buying marketplace in the San Antonio, Texas market, making it easy for homeowners to sell without the hassle.Launches & FundingPerch Raises $30M to Transform Home Buying & SellingPerch has raised $30M in financing to innovate the home buying and selling process in Texas, Colorado and Georgia, making it simple, certain, and convenient.