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
Dotloop and Notarize launch long-awaited integration for users
Starting Tuesday, Notarize Business users can integrate their dotloop accounts for a seamless notarization experience between both platforms
by Marian McPherson May 4
So you want to micro-invest in real estate? Here's what you need to know
Real estate investing is becoming more accessible as micro-investing and crowdfunding offer options for investors without hefty sums of cash to build a diversified portfolio
Lone Wolf releases technology solution for recruiting
Targeted agents can be sorted according to performance, tagged for categorization and internal referral, and compared against currently high-performing internal agents
by Craig C. Rowe May 4
Tech brokerage Avenue 8 raises $14 million
The San Francisco-based company plans to use the new money to expand into new markets, hire agents and beef up its technology
by Jim Dalrymple II May 3