Chime speeds release of Facebook, YouTube livestreaming tools
The agent operating system has developed streaming tools for Facebook Live and YouTube and released them ahead of schedule in response to the COVID-19 market reduction of face-to-face business
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 3
Interest in 3D tours explodes on Zillow, especially for rentals
With in-person real estate activity banned or limited in many markets, agents are taking to Zillow's 3D tours feature
by Patrick Kearns Apr 3
How to take your listing presentation virtual
In this new era of real estate, agents have to step up to the plate and leverage the right technology and tools to seal the deal. Here's how to keep it professional while working remotely
by Troy Palmquist Apr 2
The luxury leader mobilizing his troops from the comfort of a pool
Aaron Kirman of Aaron Kirman Group at Compass in Beverly Hills leads in the face of a widening pandemic as his city begins to shut down and his clients start to worry
by Inman Apr 2
6 hidden Zoom features that'll boost your video skills
It seems like everyone is turning to Zoom while social distancing. From creating fresh backgrounds to freshening up your face, these next-level features will enhance your experience
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 1
Announcing the Inman Town Hall
The first digital Inman Town Hall takes place at 2 p.m. EDT / 11 a.m. PDT Thursday, April 2
by Inman Apr 1
Compass is launching virtual services to keep agents in business
The platform is aimed at keeping business going as some states issue stay-at-home orders
by Patrick Kearns Apr 1
The Empire State Building's new siren display is freaking people out
Meant to honor health and emergency workers amid the coronavirus crisis, the latest display of lights at New York City's most iconic property didn't land quite as expected
Transactly raises $3M to boost outsourced transaction coordination
With a total of $4.7M raised in 2 years, the company is aiming to win the market for outsourced transaction coordination. While its software can be used for free by agents and brokerages, the company charges for use of a designated transaction coordination
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 31
DroneBase is taking aerial video to new heights
DroneBase is using drone technology to survey building sites, produce roof damage reports, inspect real estate disaster zones and a number of uses beyond marketing
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 31
Ways to digitize every stage of your sales funnel during the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing agents to do much more of their previously face-to-face business over a computer. Here are a few novel ways to make it work
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 30
A comprehensive list of online training classes available to agents
Although many brokerages are offering online training to their agents, some companies are opening up webinars and online training services to any agent who's interested
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 27
'It feels like an even better decision now': Living in a tiny home during a pandemic
As confirmed coronavirus cases rise nationwide, a tiny house can be a refuge from the world — or a place to go stir-crazy at lightning speed
Keep your branding on point with LucidPress
The design software with millions of users is now offering its sharp, creative marketing-asset design tool to the real estate industry, and there's nothing not to like about it.
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 27
Inman News quiz, March 27: Think you're on top of the week's stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Mar 27
How prop tech companies are stepping up for agents during coronavirus crisis
A number of big-name prop tech companies are taking on the COVID-19 downturn head-on by extending discounts, deferring payments and holding educational webinars to help the agent community
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 26