Matterport hires ex-Google exec Jay Remley to serve as CRO
In addition to working in tech, Remley has years of experience as a real estate investor
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 22
Notarize debuts new, more inclusive video closing service
The digital notarization company also revealed a surge of new contacts after debuting hybrid closings in June
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 22
A close-up of a settlement services signature field
Opinion
The service aims to modernize the way agents and clients handle the disclosure process and make our lives easier too
by Troy Palmquist Jul 22
A carpeted bathroom? Woman's shocked Reddit post goes viral
The post sparked debates about whether it's hygienic to have a carpeted floor in the bathroom
Opendoor CEO: 'We can be a winner-take-most company'
Ahead of his talk at Inman Connect Las Vegas next week, Eric Wu discussed the startup's plans for the future
by Teke Wiggin Jul 19
National Association of Realtors backs 6 commercial RE startups
Wellness startup and short-term rental management service among the first commercial class of NAR's tech accelerator
by Teke Wiggin Jul 19
Former Keller Williams CEO and Amazon veteran join OJO Labs
The real estate tech startup is bolstering its executive team by bringing on Chris Heller and Karen Starns
by Patrick Kearns Jul 19
10 real estate agent myths outsiders believe
Opinion
If you’re thinking about becoming an agent, have a clear view of what it’s like, so you can start out on the right foot
by Joseph Santini Jul 19
The Real Word: Realogy’s lawsuit with Compass
Opinion
Plus an unlikely duo teams up to take on Zillow's iBuyer
by Byron Lazine Jul 19
Audience Town believes it can end 'pay and spray' advertising
Company CEO calls Zillow 'monopolistic' and Google 'diabolical' in their approaches to controlling data and competing against their own customers. His company helps agents make smarter investments in online advertising
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 19
Denver agents take down promotional video called an 'ad for gentrification'
The agents parodied the 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air' theme song in which they rapped about luxury homes they've sold
Credit score firm Equifax launches lead generation product
Lead Accelerator will use Equifax's proprietary data to help agents prioritize the leads most likely to result in sales
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 18
Why the tech revolution has been overhyped
Opinion
Despite the plethora of new tech and abundant online information, the fundamentals of the real estate transaction process remain the same
by Teresa Boardman Jul 18
Redfin CEO talks iBuyer strategy, MLSs and more ahead of ICLV
Leading up to Inman Connect Las Vegas in July, Glenn Kelman said relatively limited programs such as Redfin Now and Redfin Direct are all about serving consumers better
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 18
Wanna finish 2019 strong? Do a 5-step mid-year brokerage checkup
It’s already halfway through the year and now is the time to check to see how your year is going financially — and course correct if need be
by Erica Ramus Jul 18
Police handcuffed and searched a black Realtor and his client. Now the agent is suing Cincinnati
'My hope is that no real estate professional is treated the way I was that day,' Realtor Jerry Isham told Inman