What do new proptech companies have in store for real estate agents?
Homesnap to feature Matterport 3D home tours more prominently
Homesnap is moving 3D tours front and center on home-browsing app for consumers and Homesnap Pro agents
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 12
Rent-to-own startup Divvy Homes raises $30M to expand in Ohio, Tennessee and Georgia
Matterport sues rival GeoCV in 3D home tour showdown
The lawsuit alleges that GeoCV's 3D tour technology infringes on Matterport's patents
by Patrick Kearns Oct 12
News Corp. finalizes $210M acquisition of Opcity
First announced in August, the deal gives realtor.com access to Opcity’s concierge-style lead-generation model
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The addition brings more information to the local market snapshot feature
by Marian McPherson Oct 12
Can this app reduce escrow to 10 days for homebuyers?
LoanSnap is an app for iPhone and Android that can streamline mortgage applications and approvals
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 11
Nextdoor appoints new CEO Sarah Friar, previously from Square
The community-based social network has a new leader from the payments tech company
What does the end of Google Plus mean for real estate agents?
Opinion
Will we ever find another place for like-minded agents who love to blog and grow their social media and online presence?
by Bill Gassett Oct 11
Agent uses Facebook to track down thief who stole client's family heirlooms at open house
The suspect was arrested following remarkable detective work by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices agent Haley Larson. "I took it as a personal assault on our industry," she said.
Haus reveals new CEO and a free online homeselling platform
Former Trulia executive Jonathan McNulty will lead the startup as it expands its offering in California to guide FSBOs through the entire sales process
by Bryson Masse Oct 11
Cadre unveils a new market for trading shares of commercial buildings
The startup co-founded by Jared Kushner unveils a new 'Secondary Market' that lets investors buy and sell slices of commercial property
by Teke Wiggin Oct 11
Agents OnDemand lets users hail agents like they're Uber drivers
The forthcoming app will allow homebuyers to search for, and connect with agents in their area. Users pay nothing, agents pay $30 a month
by Patrick Kearns Oct 10
OJO Labs and Wolfnet logos
The young Austin-based AI startup OJO gains access to veteran site-builder WolfNet's data and over 500,000 agent users
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 10
Are iBuyers going to ruin everything for agents?
Opinion
Expend your energy on focusing on your clients, and let go of your disruption complaints — you'll be a better agent
by Jay Thompson Oct 10
10 Instagram hacks all real estate agents need to know
From geotagging to IGTV, we rounded up the best Instagram hacks to help you promote your brand, showcase properties and get more leads