Notarize hires its first-ever president and chief commercial officer
Technology veteran Larry D'Angelo has been tapped to be Notarize's first-ever president and CCO. D'Angelo will help lead the company's 2021 growth strategy
by Marian McPherson Jan 21
'Zillow Gone Wild': Instagram account featuring kooky homes gains popularity
Samir Mezrahi has gained a 560K following seeking out the most unusual homes on Zillow
New realtor.com partnerships will add more 3D tour options
The listing portal will now support 3D tours from imaging startups Asteroom and CloudPano
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 20
The end of free rental listings on Zillow is here
The company announced the changes would come in November but finally ended free rental listing syndication this week
by Patrick Kearns Jan 20
Opendoor taps ex-Marine to run data security
Noah Beddome, the latest addition to Opendoor's C-suite, will run the departments that protect consumer data
by Patrick Kearns Jan 20
With 1 day until inauguration, DC locals press hotels, homeowners to follow Airbnb's lead
Despite Airbnb's decision to block and cancel all reservations during the week of the inauguration, Trump supporters are finding new ways to book stays in our nation's capital
MoxiWorks predicts 30% rise in home sales by end of January
If the company's predictions are correct, the US will see 422,000 home sales in January and another 447,000 in February, a significant increase from 2020
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 19
T3 Sixty launches searchable real estate tech vendor marketplace
The interactive digital marketplace was launched ahead of the company's annual print compendium of the industry's top technology vendors
by Patrick Kearns Jan 19
Zillow's shift to IDX is live. Here's what agents need to know
Changes include buyer's agents being advertised as 'personal guides' and the site defaulting to agent listings over others
by Patrick Kearns Jan 18
Fidelity National Financial announces digital closing tool
'Close inHere' is part of the company's 'inHere Experience Platform,' an end-to-end platform that provides transaction tracking, e-notarization and e-closing services
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 18
Why the Compass IPO will be successful
Opinion
Compass never spouted ideas about blockchain, iBuying or agent robots. Instead, it touted branding, culture and light tech, but within the box of a 120-year-old business model
by Brad Inman Jan 15
Need print and social media marketing fast? Enter CoVault
Opinion
An agent from Victoria, British Columbia, has built a new listing and social media marketing solution for the busy agents everywhere
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 15
Smart home tech: Which smart locks are best for security?
Opinion
A smart lock can offer homeowners security, convenience and a peace of mind. Here's how to find the best (and most compatible) smart lock in a sea of options — plus a few tips on keeping your home extra secure
by Brandon Doyle Jan 15
Elm Street Technologies acquires Flow ROI
As a result of Elm Street Technologies’ second acquisition of 2021, Flow ROI's transaction management software will become part of Elevate, making the office management and marketing solution an end-to-end competitor with the likes of Chime, kvCORE and others
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 14
7 new tech products every agent should know about
Held virtually, the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show revealed the latest in home and business technology, including a home recycling solution, wearable joysticks for hands-free control and even 'smart tub' from Kohler
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 14
Moderators claim Nextdoor has failed to address QAnon concerns
The neighborhood-based social network has grappled with the proliferation of conspiracy theories and falsehoods surrounding the 2020 US presidential election, moderators claim
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 14