BridgeMLS's connection with Restb.ai to enhance listing input
BridgeMLS is now working with Restb.ai to use its computer vision-based artificial intelligence to streamline how agents input listing data
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 25
Plunk partnership delivers dynamic market data to SentriLock users
The integration is now live within SentriLock’s mobile app, and activating it displays a series of visual breakdowns on home valuation and adjacent market activity
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 25
LandOnEarth integrates ChatGPT to match buyers with lifestyles
The integration intends to enhance the accuracy of its HomeMatch algorithm, which is driven by a series of user prompts instead of the traditional 'filter-and-find' methodology, the company says
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 24
Which real estate portal is winning in revenue growth?
Across the international landscape, all real estate portals are not created equal. Here's how varied revenue models affect earning potential
by Mike DelPrete Apr 24
More tech vendors approved to support appraisal-free mortgages
Stewart Valuation Intelligence (SVI) is the latest technology vendor to be approved by Fannie Mae to support new value acceptance + property data valuation process
by Matt Carter Apr 21
Livabl portal aims to build up new construction market
Zonda has released a front-end system for finding new-construction homes called Livabl, 'to strengthen our partnerships with builders throughout North America,' Livabl says
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 21
So-called 'incentive splits' are golden handcuffs for agents
These contract terms incentivize agent retention by creating an ever-growing bill that must be paid before leaving for a new brokerage
by Mike DelPrete Apr 19
The ‘Great Reshuffling’ is more complex than we realized
The dust has begun to settle from the great pandemic home-price boom and bust. An Intel deep-dive analysis sheds light on which markets have been hit hardest by falling prices — and why
by Daniel Houston Apr 19
Real Brokerage CEO: 'At times like these, new leaders are crowned'
The Real Brokerage founder Tamir Poleg shares how his rapidly growing business scooped up so much market share last year against the odds — and what the market holds in the days ahead
by Daniel Houston Apr 19
Listing shortages kept prices from falling in Q1: Fannie Mae
Mortgage giant's quarterly Home Price Index shows national home prices were up 1% during the first quarter of 2023 compared to the final 3 months of 2022
by Matt Carter Apr 18
Keller Williams launches first-ever franchise in India
Sahil Kapoor will lead the new office, which is based in Delhi. The expansion comes amid a significant international push for Keller Williams, according to the company
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 18
Black Knight, Restb.ai forge partnership in big step for AI
Restb.ai's MLS product suite will be connected directly to the Paragon MLS platform, which is used by hundreds of multiple listing services around the country, according to the company
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 17
RentSpree's ApplyLink deployed by Austin Board of Realtors
RentSpree has led a charge into the MLS space to promote the value of renters as future home ownership prospects, as well as to simply offer a better method for working with the renters
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 12
Better's 'One Day Mortgage' product lifts off
New products and agent partnerships could help Better make the transition from a company known primarily for refinancing existing loans to one that's geared to serving homebuyers
by Matt Carter Apr 12
As iBuyers struggle, agents rethink relationships with cash-offer kings
IBuyers like Opendoor and Offerpad once appeared poised to be an essential player in the nation's biggest housing markets. Now, real estate agents say their role has diminished dramatically
by Ben Verde Apr 12
Mike DelPrete weighs in on the rapid rise of The Real Brokerage
The company's transaction growth in 2022 was second only to eXp's. Here's what's fueling its rapid rise, and what to expect after its 'exponential growth phase,' according to analyst Mike DelPrete
by Mike DelPrete Apr 12