Fathom Realty sees jump in revenue, agent count and transactions in Q1
The company, which went public last year, pulled in $49.6 million between January and March — a 72 percent increase year over year
by Jim Dalrymple II May 13
Knock's Carolinas expansion puts Home Swap in 40 markets
'A consumer can qualify for the Home Swap from their mobile device and then confidently shop for the home they want with their own agent by their side and in the app,' said Knock CEO and co-founder Sean Black
by Craig C. Rowe May 13
Home renovation valuation app raises $6.5M, launches in Seattle
Inman was provided an early look at Plunk, which is member of NAR's Reach Accelerator Class of 2021. The funding will be used to further hone the app's first national iteration
by Craig C. Rowe May 11
Lone Wolf Technologies acquires LionDesk and HomeSpotter
'Ultimately, where we want to go is a fully connected digital platform with a single user persona,' said Lone Wolf CEO Jimmy Kelly
by Craig C. Rowe May 11
Live tour app HomeRover launches refresh after agent feedback
HomeRover has announced new features to its live tour app for agents and homebuyers. The refocused version includes a more business-tailored interface for agents and improved consumer-facing features and usability
by Craig C. Rowe May 11
Douglas Elliman launches new cloud-based tech suite for agents
The company's new single sign-on portal called 'MyDouglas' is a customizable and mobile-compatible platform that integrates all of the brokerage's agent resources in one place
by Lillian Dickerson May 10
MHAuthority.com offers buyers direct access to manufactured living options
Launched by State Listings, Inc., MHAuthority.com is a website specifically for the marketing of manufactured homes and mobile homes for rent and sale nationwide
by Craig C. Rowe May 10
Realtor.com's new microsite will connect buyers to agents with fair housing training
Realtor.com for Everyone will help renters, buyers and sellers search for agents 'committed to working with today’s increasingly diverse communities'
Realtor.com operator Move Inc. bounces back with latest earnings, reports 37% revenue growth
Realtor.com operator Move Inc. rebounded from a rough 2020 with robust lead generation, referral and website traffic growth during Q3 2021
by Marian McPherson May 7
Smart Home Tech: What are the top smart devices for pets?
For homeowners with pets, smart tech can be a great way to keep an eye on these furry friends, and provide them with what they need to stay happy and healthy. Here are a few devices that pet owners will find particularly useful
by Brandon Doyle May 7
Tech Review: Smart Alto puts people first in its innovative lead qualification solution
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A alumnus of the Y Combinator startup program, Smart Alto leverages clever talk-tech, sales scripts and human ISAs to qualify leads and set appointments
by Craig C. Rowe May 7
Tribus adds new collaborative search feature to platform
Household will let homebuyers share and collaborate on listings with friends, family members or investors
by Jim Dalrymple II May 6
5 people to watch at Offerpad as the iBuyer continues to expand
Over the last half decade, the instant cash offer startup upended the industry in no small part due to the people who work there
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The deal includes title and closing technology platform that integrates with loan origination systems used by most lenders
by Matt Carter May 5
OJO Labs adds climate risk assessments to portal listings
ClimateCheck's risk assessment scores for a variety of factors like flooding and droughts will now be integrated into listings featured on Movoto, OJO Labs' real estate search portal
Zillow has most profitable quarter ever — again
The online giant brought in $1.2B in revenue during the first 3 months of 2021 and made $52M in profit. The company also saw unique monthly web users jump 15 percent year-over-year
by Jim Dalrymple II May 4