Tomo laying base for homebuyer services with Tom Ferry partnership
Tomo will partner buyers with Tom Ferry-trained agents to help them navigate the platform's digital mortgage and transaction services
by Marian McPherson May 19
Doma adds Wells Fargo as a client as it prepares to go public
The startup, which is aimed at digitizing the transaction process, plans to go public through a blank check merger with Capitol Investment Corp. V
by Matt Carter May 18
Opendoor expands to 3 new markets across West, Midwest
Opendoor has launched homeselling operations in Kansas City, Colorado Springs and Northern Colorado. The iBuyer is 9 markets away from its 2021 goal
by Marian McPherson May 18
NAR ends multimillion-dollar zipLogix partnership
After 6 years and $62M, the trade group says it will reallocate funds to 'other important member-facing initiatives'
by Andrea V. Brambila May 18
Instagram-savvy agents share how to spin gold on the platform
Real estate Instagram pros who spoke at Inman Connect Now on Tuesday stressed that agents should be authentic on the platform, and not worry too much about creating a ton of industry-specific content
by Lillian Dickerson May 18
Knock builds executive team as it prepares to go public
The 'Home Swap' provider is aiming to boost headcount by 5X this year, with an eye toward expanding into 100 markets by 2023
by Matt Carter May 18
Home with rows and rows of storage goes viral on TikTok
The mixed-use property looks unremarkable from the outside, but it's filled to the brim with racks and shelving on the inside
'We're turning every consumer into an iBuyer': Ribbon CEO
The founders of two cash-offer companies — Ribbon's Shaival Shah and Homeward's Tim Heyl — discussed how they are working to 'empower' agents at Connect Now
by Matt Carter May 18
Side CEO: 'There's no more room for mediocre'
A pair of real estate leaders debated new brokerage models Tuesday and concluded that top-producers may need something unconventional
by Jim Dalrymple II May 18
Brokermint adds eSignature and mobile app to platform
The new features will help agents and brokers by providing a 'seamless and fully-integrated user experience'
by Lillian Dickerson May 18
App-based brokerage Torii closes on more funding, launches LA operations
Most Torii agents are salaried employees with benefits and full marketing support. The company is focused on becoming a single provider for all homebuyer needs
by Craig C. Rowe May 18
Chime partners with virtual tour tech provider EyeSpy360
IDX websites and property pages powered by Chime can now be enhanced with one of the industry's leading providers of live online tours
by Craig C. Rowe May 18
Marketing content manager Aryeo raises $3.65M
The 2021 class member of NAR's REACH program started in real estate photography before graduating to the greater need of helping agents control their data and content
by Craig C. Rowe May 17
KvCORE's spring 2021 release is faster, smarter and connected
Updates to the user experience and some sharply engineered new functionality demonstrate why Inside Real Estate's flagship software remains an industry favorite
by Craig C. Rowe May 17
Half of big lenders still get most mortgage applications on paper
Survey also finds borrowers were more likely to consider just one lender in 2020 than was the case in 2018
by Matt Carter May 14
Smart Home Tech: What are the best smart thermostat options?
Smart thermostats are a great choice for many homeowners. They allow you to adjust and set your home's temperature right from your phone — and save you money in the long run, too. Here are a few options
by Brandon Doyle May 14