Opendoor launches partnership with new-home platform BDX
Thanks to a partnership with Builders Digital Experience, homeowners can request an Opendoor cash offer through new home search platform NewHomeSource.com
by Marian McPherson Sep 23
RealScout launches its largest buyer graph yet in LA
24 brokerages have partnered to launch the Buyer Graph, which hosts real-time anonymized buyer data and habits, and climate risk data.
by Marian McPherson Sep 23
Redfin CEO, Zillow pour cold water on TikToker's iBuyer theory
A recent viral video suggested iBuyers could jack up the prices of homes. But one expert called the theory 'fairly conspiratorial,' and iBuyers themselves said they still have a tiny share of the market
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 23
Echovate's latest iteration helps build better teams
Part of what's new is a mentorship adviser, a tool that juxtaposes new agents' profiles with existing performers to determine who in-house could best help them assimilate and succeed
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 23
Strategy and digital business transformation define the new Placester
The value in Concierge Custom is ultimately behind the scenes, materializing in back-end tools used by Placester teams, who use it to curate front-end marketing and help you manage key office tasks
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 23
The iPhone 13 just launched. Do you need it?
Opinion
Those of you out there still clinging to something around a 6 or 7 will want to pay special attention, because Apple's 13th iPhone iteration will make buyers even more apt to pose, snap and record — faster
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 22
Compass scoops up yet another title company
The deal will see Compass acquire Denver-based First Alliance Title. It's the second such acquisition for Compass in roughly a week
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 22
Startup iBuyer Flyhomes expands to Austin, Dallas and Houston
In addition to the new Texas markets, the company operates in Seattle, Boston, Portland, the Bay Area and Southern California
by Libertina Brandt Sep 22
How agents can leverage Canva for better marketing campaigns
At Connect Now on Tuesday, Marki Lemons-Ryhal, a renowned real estate educator, broke down how agents can leverage the design website, Canva, for free
by Libertina Brandt Sep 22
Instashowing spends investment on buyer tour, offer submission tools
The software that rolled out on the heels of Zillow's ShowingTime deal added features for buyer tours and submitting offers, and it launched single sign-on for MLS accounts
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 21
Tomo's CEO on the mortgage industry: 'It's like going to the DMV'
During a conversation with Brad Inman at Connect Now, Greg Schwartz said 'mortgage is the catastrophe of the real estate transaction,' and shared how Tomo is changing that
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 21
How YouTube's algorithm can make or break your real estate business
Some agents are making thousands on ad revenue from YouTube, and millions from the commissions they get via YouTube-generated leads. But succeeding requires being smart about how to engage with the platform's technology
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 21
Offerpad launches Kansas City, St. Louis markets in ongoing expansion
The iBuyer's two new metros were the first since the company went public earlier this month; Columbus, Ohio, is next on the list
by Daniel Houston Sep 20
ShowingTime's offer management platform sees surging interest
Real estate professionals in the US and Canada used ShowingTime's Offer Manager to handle more than 120,000 offers over the last year
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 20
CRMLS to integrate RentSpree technology
The integrations mean RentSpree tools, such as tenant application links, can be added to the listings of real estate professionals in California
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 17
Lone Wolf's Recruit helps brokers sniff out the best agents
Opinion
The recruiting management solution will help brokerages maximize their recruiting effort ROI and find more agents who are likely to succeed
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 17