Shaker updates with MLS connectivity and text automation
The software can be scaled from individual agents to brokerages, and centers heavily on collaboration between colleagues, agents and leads as the basis of relationships
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 29
Side readies for IPO, more than doubles valuation
The San Francisco-based startup now says it's worth $2.5 billion — way up from $1 billion just three months ago
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 28
IBuyer Habi raises $100M
The Series B funding round was led by the SoftBank Latin America Fund
by Libertina Brandt Jun 28
IBuyer transactions return to near pre-pandemic levels
IBuyer purchases by Redfin, Zillow Offers, Opendoor, Offerpad and Bungalo rose 20% in the first quarter of 2021, but remained down year over year, according to new data
by Daniel Houston Jun 25
Real Safe 911 offers exact locations, video for emergency calls
A real estate agent could use the app if an emergency occurs during a showing, according to Lee Goldstein, CEO of Real Safe Agent
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 25
Inman Review: Birdeye is a smart take on experience marketing for agents
Opinion
The relatively new concept uses testimonials, reviews and all the online profiles of your company as an evergreen form of brand awareness and lead capture
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 25
EXp-Dave Ramsey conflict ignites debate about referral programs
A disparate group of referral programs actually share some basic DNA — even if that's not immediately apparent to most outsiders
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 25
Rental proptech Lessen secures $35M in Series A
Lessen is a web-based platform for connecting rental property owners and their management services teams with professionals to assist in an array of business-critical operations
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 24
Who owns my data?
From Zillow’s ShowingTime acquisition to pocket listings, RESO's CEO Sam DeBord breaks down all the buzziest tech conversations and debates from Inman Connect
by Sam DeBord Jun 24
Housing market may be 'stabilizing': ShowingTime
ShowingTime's latest data reveals that home showings saw an unusual dip in May, which could indicate the market is finally 'adjusting and stabilizing'
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 22
Offerpad expands to 4 markets in Midwest, Southeast
In the second half of the year, the iBuyer will launch its services in Columbus, Ohio; Kansas City and St. Louis, Missouri; and Columbia, South Carolina
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 22
MoxiWorks clients can manage showings with Instashowing
'The best agents have used multiple apps to manage their business and we're excited to see the deeper integrations making agents' lives more seamless,' said Instashowing founder
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 22
Cryptocurrency, blockchain, housing and data
Republic Realm bought 259 units of land in Decentraland, a crypto-based virtual world
by Libertina Brandt Jun 22
What agents and their buyers need to know about escalation clauses
An escalation clause can help buyers gain a crucial edge in today's seller's market, but these offer addendums need to be handled with care
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 18
Inman Review: Can Roof take your lead capture to new heights?
Opinion
Roof is chat automation tool that plugs into brokerage websites to capture and nurture leads with traffic metrics and sharp persona-building
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 18
Will people buy homes sight unseen in a post-pandemic market?
At Inman Connect on Thursday, Realtors Cara Ameer and Gary Gold discussed the role virtual tours will play in the future
by Libertina Brandt Jun 17