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by Daniel Houston Jul 22
The Grok meltdown: Cautionary AI lessons for every agent
Human judgment isn't optional when you're working with AI tools, trainer Bernice Ross writes. It's essential for understanding how they can go wrong, so you can protect your brand
by Bernice Ross Jul 22
Blend Labs embraces Doma's 'instant title decisioning' solution
Doma claims Upfront Title can saves borrowers 40% to 70% on title insurance and that in a trial run with Mr. Cooper the solution cut loan cycles by 3 days and saved borrowers hundreds of dollars
by Matt Carter Jul 18
Nest Realty reimagines its tech with AI company Rechat
Rechat has gained another partner, with Virginia-based brokerage Nest Realty choosing the AI-powered company to streamline its tech strategy through its one-stop shop 'Super App'
by Marian McPherson Jul 16
Viral 'realtorshateme' campaign creator launches self-sale software
Ridley founder Mike Chambers says he built his software after facing censorship and harassment from real estate incumbents
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 15
Doorvest acquires Wreno, integrates renovation management platform
Wreno offers a widely searchable storefront experience for real estate professionals to find and hire professionals, as well as manage projects with budgets, timelines and per property address
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 15
Zillow unveils interactive 'drone-like experience' along with other new features
Portal behemoth Zillow has dropped 5 new home search, tour and affordability features, with the crown jewel being SkyTour, an aerial tour feature
by Marian McPherson Jul 14
Realtor.com acquires collaborative home search app Zenlist
Zenlist is a mobile-first app that enables agents and homebuyers to search properties together. Zenlist has more than 35K users and multiple brokerage and MLS partnerships
by Marian McPherson Jul 14
Trump administration expands Fannie Mae title waiver program
Title insurers wanted to put the brakes on a pilot program that uses automated title reviews to allow some homeowners to refinance their mortgage without having to pay for title insurance
by Matt Carter Jul 11
Two women posing for an Instagram picture to represent Instagram boosting SEO.
Become more visible on Google with a new Instagram update for professional accounts that allows social media content to appear in search engine search results, Kyle Basila writes
by Kyle Basila Jul 11
Goby Homes centers on driving transactions: Tech Review
This people-centered platform allows agents, brokerages to manage people, processes that drive business
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 11
Hive MLS hires RentSpree to assist members
Hive MLS CEO Daniel Jones said RentSpree’s "integration helps our members move faster, work smarter, and better serve their clients in the growing rental space"
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 8
Easy-peasy tech automations (with no learning curve required)
Text replacements and keyboard shortcuts are the OGs of automation, broker-owner Amy Stockberger writes. They’ve saved her business hundreds of hours and thousands of decisions
by Amy Stockberger Jul 7
Are you about to become a real estate dinosaur?
Technology doesn't take the place of relationship-building, Bernice Ross writes. The agent who masters both is ready to move forward with confidence in today's market
by Bernice Ross Jul 7
Broker Public Portal soft launches, adds Doorify MLS as investor
The rollout will be followed by the debut of BPP-powered local MLS sites and then a long-promised national consumer listing site to compete against Zillow, Realtor.com, Homes.com and Redfin
Zillow fires back at Compass, saying brokerage faces no harm from its listing policy
Zillow attorneys pushed back against Compass' request for a broad and expedited discovery, and on the brokerage's private listing network. 'Compass would erect new barriers for buyers by making listings exclusive to each broker'
by Taylor Anderson Jun 30