CoStar takes aim at Zillow in NYC with launch of Citysnap portal
Homesnap's new portal should launch across New York City in 2022. It's the latest development in a simmering search portal cold war between CoStar and Zillow
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 13
Divvy Homes brings in $735M debt financing just months after Series D
The news follows Divvy's $200M Series D, netted just 2 months ago, and will allow it to serve more Americans on their path to homeownership through its rent-to-own program
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 13
Homeowners 'jab' at anti-vaxxers with grim Halloween displays
One Twitter user showcased a series of human skulls situated next to front-yard gravestones inscribed with epitaphs such as, 'Trusted Ivermectin more than science'
MoxiWorks beefs up CRM with new communication tools
Dialer & Messenger will function as a part of MoxiWorks CRM, and will allow agents to automate various parts of their communications
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 13
Using Chime CRM? Here are 3 next-level tips for maximizing conversion
They say that the most effective CRM is the one you actually use, but lead capture is just the first step. Here's how to use Chime CRM to focus on optimizing your entire process from appointment to agreement, agreement to contract, contract to settlement and settlement to repeat client
by Robert Lucido Oct 13
3 moments that made Adena Hefets into an industry disruptor
From watching her parents struggle to make ends meet as a child to connecting with an excellent mentor as an adult, these are the moments that shaped Hefets' career
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 13
As Tesla sets its sights on Austin, listing agents near plant shift gears
With news of Tesla bringing its headquarters to Austin and a factory nearing its opening, agents are advising sellers nearby to think big
by Daniel Houston Oct 12
It's time to pay attention to QR codes: Your future clients
Thought QR codes were dead? The pandemic fueled the resurgence of these blocky, fragmented data icons, and now, they're everywhere. So, as a tech-forward real estate agent, here's how you can leverage them and meet clients where they are
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 11
Place tenants and find future buyers with RentBase, a CRM for rental agents
Opinion
The company's internal research shows aspiring tenants who complete their onboarding survey end up choosing properties that cost 15% more per month
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 11
Stagerie partners with BoxBrownie to offer virtual staging services
Real estate staging platform Stagerie has partnered with BoxBrownie to offer an exclusive discount for Stagerie users in need of virtual staging and photo editing services
by Marian McPherson Oct 11
Blimp drives deal communication, compensates for data: Tech review
Opinion
Imagine if Facebook compensated users for every like, image post or ad campaign they started. That's the idea behind Blimp's approach to bettering the industry
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 8
With launch of YourHomeHub, MooveGuru offers agents franchise opportunities
In a first, MooveGuru is selling proptech franchises by offering the real estate industry an opportunity to invest in YourHomeHub locations
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 8
Redfin partners with home security company to expand self-led tours
Thanks to a new partnership with ADT, homesellers listing vacant homes with Redfin in 22 markets have access to 24/7 home monitoring at no additional cost
by Marian McPherson Oct 7
With a growing user base and mission to keep agents working, UnlockdBox lets you share the hustle: Tech Review
Help new agents thrive and your bottom line reach new heights with an app built to outsource critical daily business tasks
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 7
Zillow Housing Hackathon winners create renter affordability app
The HBCU Housing Hackathon was a 7-day virtual competition to challenge students to create and pitch tech solutions to help consumers overcome obstacles in finding a home. The winning team was from Morehouse College
Opendoor boosts homebuying power with $9B borrowing limit
Opendoor is on the hunt for more funds, according to a Bloomberg report. The iBuyer's new debt facility agreement will boost its borrowing power to $9B
by Marian McPherson Oct 7