TikTok-inspired 'Compass Clips' among highlights at Hackathon
Compass' annual Hackathon this year included a shareable year-in-review platform and technology that allows clients to browse and shop for furniture staged in listing photos
by Patrick Kearns Nov 13
Digital escrow provider Endpoint closes on $40M more
The digital deal continues to broaden its reach as technology company Endpoint takes in more money, expands in the west and doubles its employee count
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 13
Technology is great — but don't forget what business you're in
Opinion
In 2 new books, the authors show how in the hands of careless leaders, tech investments can play tricks on you, upend grand claims and burn through capital with no meaningful results
by Brad Inman Nov 13
CoreLogic launches consumer search with OneHome
Opinion
Data and analytics company's new invite-only, lifestyle-driven home search portal is mostly good, with consumer resources and tools for agents to collaborate
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 13
Setting up a smart home? Here's what to look for
This week, Alex Lelchuk explains the mistakes many DIYers make when installing a smart home system, how to choose the right professional to set up automation and the benefits of video distribution
by Brandon Doyle Nov 13
Good marketing means personalized, original content
Los Angeles-based Corcoran Global Living broker Peter Lorimer argued Thursday that agents who use generic campaigns are signaling that they're generic professionals
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
MoxiWorks predicts home sales to reach 490K in November, 519K in December
Back in October, the company launched its Home Sales Predictor and has now released U.S. home sales forecasts for November and December
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 12
Spencer Rascoff pays $1M above Zestimate for LA home
The former Zillow CEO reportedly bought a second home in the Brentwood neighborhood
by Patrick Kearns Nov 12
EasyKnock founder: 'Agents have to differentiate themselves'
EasyKnock CEO Jarred Kessler argued during Inman Connect Now Thursday that agents need to show that they're on the cutting edge
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
Bright MLS teams up with BHHS Fox & Roach on data deal
The deal will give thousands of BHHS Fox & Roach agents access to information that Bright MLS has pulled from public records
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 11
Fire risk prompts recall of hundreds of thousands of Ring video doorbells
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission received 23 reports of second-generation Ring doorbells catching fire
Offerpad adds 2 executives to C-suite
David Connelly is joining Offerpad as chief growth officer from Citigroup and Ben Aronovitch is joining as chief legal officer from Taylor Morrison Home Corporation
by Patrick Kearns Nov 11
Temporary rental provider Tweener Homes strikes deal with Expedia
The Chandler, Arizona-based real estate company offers fully furnished homes on short-term leases for families 'in between' permanent residences
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 10
Better.com raises $200M in Series D funding round
The New York City-based digital mortgage startup plans to use the money to grow its team and technology products at a time when mortgage demand is booming
by Patrick Kearns Nov 10
Coredadi offers industry another source for geographic lead gen
Map-based lead generation and farming is not new, but there is a growing number of proptechs that offer fast, web-based list creation and built-in marketing
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 10
How indie brokerages continue to thrive in an era of big real estate
Indie brokers say working at smaller firms has given them a unique set of benefits they wouldn't have at a mega-brand
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 9