LISTEN: 'Realtoring' in the metaverse
Opinion
In this podcast episode, broker, coach and author Dr. Lee Davenport talks to two real estate pros who are on the cutting edge of the intersection between technology and real estate
by Lee Davenport Jun 10
‘Call, text, email and hope to still get drinks’: How agents connect in 2022
A plethora of communication options for agents exist, but real estate agents told Inman email is still the best option for managing transactions and covering your tail if trouble comes calling
by Marian McPherson Jun 10
Everything you need to know about purchasing virtual land (but were afraid to ask)
Opinion
Virtual worlds offer us the opportunity to expand our professional horizons with real-world applications of finance and investment principles that can pay off in the real world
by Mike Stephenson Jun 10
The current state of the real estate metaverse
Opinion
Experts look at the metaverse as a 3D model of the internet. If you've ever put on a VR headset, you've visited the metaverse
Move acquires real estate agent marketplace UpNest
Move has acquired real estate agent marketplace UpNest for an undisclosed amount. UpNest will be used to bolster Realtor.com's buyer and seller services, the company said
by Marian McPherson Jun 8
Collabra Technology debuts real estate marketing platform RElumio
The digital platform is available through partnerships with MLSs and Realtor associations, designed to make it easy for agents to share marketing materials
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 8
IBuyers, Power Buyers saw explosive growth in 2021. What about 2022?
Services promising a more streamlined, less painful transaction experience have become more popular and are likely to stick around, according to a new report released Tuesday from zavvie
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 7
Smart Home Tech: Your smart switch buying guide
Opinion
If you're looking to add updated smart home elements to your home or your latest listing, smart switches may be a great place to start
by Brandon Doyle Jun 7
Opendoor aims for 2-minute pre-approvals with new app
The new app combs through data and comes up with a maximum price a consumer should be able to afford. Opendoor believes the process will be faster and easier for consumers than traditional pre-approvals
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 2
Side lays off 10% of workforce 1 year after unicorn valuation
The San Francisco-based startup had been on an IPO track but expanded 'faster than we could train, support and develop everyone,' according to a company memo obtained by Inman
by Matt Carter Jun 1
Equifax 'coding issue' possibly skews thousands of mortgage credit scores
The 'coding issue’ reportedly affecting about 12 percent of credit scores calculated from March 16 to April 6, 2022, has been corrected, according to the company.
by Matt Carter May 31
Backed with $10M, Buyside rebrands as Percy, expands into mortgage
Rebranding and strategic alliance with Black Knight, reflect data analytics and marketing company's ability to identify not only homebuyer, but seller leads
by Matt Carter May 31
'Stripe for real estate' debuts Tuesday to fund Power Buyer deals
Setpoint, Ben Rubenstein's latest venture, aims to ‘enable proptech companies to offer their customers frictionless homebuying and selling options including contingent-free all-cash offers.’
by Jim Dalrymple II May 31
Time to get creative: 3 strategies for finding buyers homes
Opinion
Buying a home is hard, but it's not impossible. As a knowledgeable expert with a fiduciary duty to your clients, it's your role to help buyers weigh and evaluate their options
by Nobu Hata May 27
Inspectify is ready for a bright future: Tech Review Update
Opinion
Inspectify has made 2 acquisitions in the last year to add significant value to the home inspection process
by Craig C. Rowe May 27
BridgeMLS members able to pilot proptech in partnership with Openn
A mobile, transparency-in-transaction software company, Openn, has started a pilot program to test its platform with agents in the Golden State
by Craig C. Rowe May 26