Tales from the field: How technology helped us save the deal amid COVID-19
These days, technology is proving to be more of a must-have than a nice-to-have. As this story shows, digital solutions are now a necessity for the future of real estate transactions
by Lindsey Hood Apr 11
Keller Williams executive on taking virtual open houses from 'novelty to norm'
Jay Papasan wants to help teach the entire real estate industry best practices on virtual tours and open houses
by Patrick Kearns Apr 10
Man fleeing coronavirus pays nearly $2M to rent Hamptons mansion
It was unclear when the man made the move or if it was before Governor Andrew Cuomo issued orders on March 20 for 'non essential' New York state workers to stay at home
Corral multiple iBuyer offers with new web app OfferBarn
Opinion
The president of a 200-agent boutique brokerage in Atlanta developed a solution for helping agents educate clients on the rise of iBuyers
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 10
Compass agent accuses ex-assistant of stealing secrets to launch career
Compass agent Cindy Ambuehl claims ex-assistant Christina Collins used private client, listing and lead information to launch her own career in luxury real estate
Curbio partners with Coldwell Banker Bain for pre-sale reno program
Coldwell Banker Bain is the first partner, but Curbio is hoping to partner with brokerages in every market in which it operates
by Patrick Kearns Apr 9
The broker balancing Zoom and homeschooling in a crowded house
Arrian Binnings of Compass balances working from home with his wife, Sejal Binnings, while assisting a homeseller infected by the coronavirus in San Francisco
by Inman Apr 9
Compass launches customizable drip campaign platform
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin calls 'Action Plans' the most significant CRM feature since the CRM's launch
by Patrick Kearns Apr 8
BoxBrownie releases native 360-degree tour platform
Award-winning image editing and marketing company has grown rapidly by editing others' work. Its new immersive tour product can be created with minimal imagery using affordable cameras and published in 24 hours
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 8
New HomeSpotter ad product pushes virtual tour events
As part of proptech's collective push into virtual business, the digital marketing and lead-gen company launches new retargeting products that automate creation and management of ads to push virtual open houses and video tours
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 8
Zillow and Trulia beat back patent infringement suit for listing apps
'This ruling ensures we will be able to continue to provide this information,' said a Zillow Group spokesperson
Former Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff leaves board of directors
Spencer Rascoff served as CEO until 2019, when company founder Rich Barton returned
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 7
EXp leader is stepping in to help virtual vendor subsidiary
Glenn Sanford is going to be the chief strategy officer of VirBELA, after previously stepping back from the day-to-day of eXp Realty
by Patrick Kearns Apr 7
How agents are using video to connect with clients during coronavirus
From drive-by architecture tours to humorous looks at their own homes, here are 6 ways real estate professionals are leveraging video while sheltering in place