'Instagram is probably the best bet': 3 ways agents can win social media
Social media platforms can be a source of leads and deals, but agents should focus on being authentic and finding a niche, experts said during Coldwell Banker's Gen Blue Experience
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 5
Real estate icon Barbara Corcoran goes viral on TikTok
Over the weekend, Barbara Corcoran posted a video on TikTok that gives users a snippet of her success story. It now has millions of views.
by Libertina Brandt Oct 5
Shaker betters transaction management with latest update, stays on goal
Shaker, a transaction software for real estate agents, now integrates with DocuSign to speed deal-flow with buyers and sellers
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 5
Knock's GO mortgage offers appraisal coverage and cash-offer close certainty
Knock GO, which stands for Guaranteed Offer, is a 'cash-like' conventional mortgage product that allows buyers to write an offer on a home without including a financing contingency
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 4
Showingly proves itself a comprehensive tool for showing property: Tech review
Companies seeking to organize and track consumer interest in their listings could realize benefits in using this app, as could MLSs seeking an alternative software in this category to offer members
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 1
Zillow wraps ShowingTime deal as feds continue FTC investigation
The $500M deal was first announced in February, and prompted a heated debate among ShowingTime users. Despite the deal closing, the FTC is reportedly still seeking information from the companies
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 1
Redfin brings cash offer service to 2 largest markets in North Carolina
The Seattle-based brokerage has launched its iBuyer service in Charlotte and Raleigh
by Daniel Houston Sep 30
Inman Review: Kagent gives you a quick way to digitally manage open houses
Opinion
Kagent is a software that helps real estate agents manage open houses and deliver post-event surveys to buyers and leads. It's also a great example of how a well-designed user experience can speed adoption
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 30
How agents can turn Instagram into a major source of business in 2023
Instagram has experienced a resurgence lately. The platform also has a proven track record as a source of leads and clients for real estate professionals, agents told Inman
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 30
Tribus debuts new agent coaching program
The Success Team will provide one-on-one guidance on how to get the most out of Tribus' various software tools
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 29
Compass acquiring third title company in less than a month
The fast-growing brokerage will pick up CommonGround Abstract, which serves Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The deal highlights Compass' aggressive acquisition strategy
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 28
Clear Capital acquires floor plan app CubiCasa
CubiCasa's mobile scanner provides real estate photographers, staging professionals, interior designers and contractors a sub-5 minute solution for acquiring space dimensions and construction insight
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 28
Groundfloor's new app Stairs lets real estate investors get in for $1
Investors can earn an annualized return of 4-6% on investments into a secure pool of funds, 600X more than the average savings account a traditional bank, according to Groundfloor
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 27
Are 15-minute mortgage loan approvals the future?
United Wholesale Mortgage says it developed automated document recognition and processing capabilities in-house that allow for an initial mortgage approval in minutes
by Matt Carter Sep 27
Elm Street Technologies buys OutboundEngine in 5th purchase in 2021
OutboundEngine will enhance Elm Street's Elevate solution, an omnichannel system that augments lead generation, web marketing, client collaboration, sales and operations
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 27
Twitter applauds as Berlin votes to wrestle apartments from landlords
'All those in favor of expropriating every house that Zillow owns, say aye,' tweeted one American as Berlin's vote to seize 240K apartments rippled across the globe
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 27