Inside Real Estate acquires dashCMA
The software will now have access to 600+ MLSs just a year after inception, and founder Karen Abram says she’s ‘beyond excited to join the Inside Real Estate family’
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 30
Matterport faces class action lawsuit over lead program
John Stemmelin says he invested tens of thousands of dollars trying to build a 3D scanning business, but Matterport's promised leads never materialized
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 29
Chime and social media ad agency Dippidi announce new partnership
The companies announced on Monday a partnership to help real estate professionals boost lead generation and conversion rates
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 29
Beta tested for 3 years, this CRM is set for early 2021 launch
Developed by a high school dropout and aerial photography pioneer, CRM will focus on agent websites, property marketing and customer relationship management
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 29
SCOTUS rules CFPB structure is unconstitutional
The agency, which helps protect consumers from bad lending practices — including in the mortgage space — was born out of the 2008 financial crisis
by Patrick Kearns Jun 29
CINC and Structurely team up to build a better chatbot
The popular lead generation and nurturing solution has worked for 9 months with intelligent automation company Structurely to deeply entrench its tech
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 25
Why the 'R' in CRM is so important right now
During an Inman Town Hall session Thursday, brokers shared tips for agents on how to best position themselves to succeed this summer
by Patrick Kearns Jun 25
EXp World Holdings hints at international growth with new hires
The parent company of the virtual, cloud-based brokerage has hired both a new chief marketing officer and global controller in the past two weeks
by Patrick Kearns Jun 25
Redfin launches in Alaska for the first time ever
Tech-powered brokerage Redfin is expanding its services to Southcentral Alaska, the company announced on Wednesday
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 24
NAR conference goes virtual over health and safety concerns
The 2020 Realtors Conference & Expo was supposed to take place in New Orleans in November, but it was moved online amid lingering concerns about the coronavirus pandemic
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 24
Compass is on a hiring spree to meet increasing market demand
After laying off nearly 375 staffers in March, the company has more than 160 openings. It tells Inman that it's a sign of the returning market
by Patrick Kearns Jun 23
RE/MAX ends fee deferrals, will continue other franchise benefits
RE/MAX is offering expanded training, tech initiatives and a free 3-month trial of its First app, an AI-powered lead nurturing tool
by Patrick Kearns Jun 23
Zillow now displays local LGBT legal protections on all home listings
On Monday, Zillow launched 'LGBT Local Legal Protections,' a data-powered resource on all Zillow listings that shows whether for-sale and rental listings are located in communities that explicitly protect individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 23
Remote notarizations surge during pandemic
A survey of more than 350 real estate professionals indicates that remote online notarization has increased nearly 40% in recent months
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 23
Summer outlook: A slowing recovery may wait in the wings
While housing has thus far seen a strong recovery, experts say prices may actually fall later this year. Factors such as unemployment and foreclosures could also weigh down the market
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 23
Homesnap launches future commission-based payment service
The new payment system, created in conjunction with eCommission, will allow agents to pay for Homesnap products using future commissions in lieu of cash or credit
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 22