Mr. Cooper adds to leadership team with eye on technology
Sridhar Sharma, credited with developing Mr. Cooper's patented AI, has been promoted to a new role, and 3 new technology leaders are coming on board from other companies
by Matt Carter Oct 9
Inspectify, Propy partner to modernize home sales
Both companies exist to improve the pace of the typical real estate transaction, while reducing cost and risk for agents and consumers
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 9
Super App stronger, Zillow acquires Virtual Staging AI
Another online space editor means the portal leader continues to focus on helping agents better serve sellers and buyers better grasp the potential of a prospective home
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 9
With cash and CLEAR partnership, 100 takes on renter fraud
A company spokesperson said the company's name stems from its goal of wanting 100% applicant identity certainty for landlords
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 8
Rocket hires Venmo, PayPal vet to lead product engineering teams
Papanii Okai will help the mortgage giant harness artificial intelligence and build out the fintech platform that connects its real estate, credit card and personal finance subsidiaries
by Matt Carter Oct 7
With AI, real estate is now a 'game of attention,' Serhant says
AI has changed the nature of competition within the industry, Serhant said at the CNBC Evolve AI Opportunity Summit, making relationship skills even more important
MoxiWorks brings 2 from Onit to fill leadership spots
MoxiWorks has added 2 new positions in its leadership ranks, naming Ben Tao as MoxiWorks' 1st chief marketing officer and Jackson Mayes as chief of staff
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 4
DropOffer updates help buyers go it alone
DropOffer has deployed a fully web-enabled iteration of its platform to enable motivated buyers who wish to do so to move forward in a deal without agent representation
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 2
Nation's biggest mortgage lender, UWM, jumping on AI bandwagon
Although it doesn't work directly with consumers, this year UWM has rolled out AI tools to help mortgage brokers serve both homebuyers and homeowners who might benefit from refinancing
by Matt Carter Oct 2
After Zillow's recent decision, add climate risk to your next CMA
Start adding to your buyer presentations the ability to deeply scan for the risks posed by the planet, and maybe stop worrying so much about high interest rates or a commission-phobic seller
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 2
Latest updates show Matterport's downmarket move no longer virtual
The release of a de-furnishing and automated listing description tools confirm the digital twin leader's effort to reach deeper into the middle of the market. Its Homes.com affiliation won't hurt
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 1
Figure now using OpenAI's GPT to speed HELOC doc review process
When combined with a newly launched chatbot powered by Google Gemini, Figure says AI-powered doc review to save $8M while raising customer satisfaction scores
by Matt Carter Sep 30
Rupert Murdoch's REA Group calls it quits on Rightmove acquisition
News Corp.-subsidiary REA Group announced on Monday it had given up on its quest to purchase Rightmove after its fourth offer of $8.3B was rejected by the UK portal's board of directors
by Marian McPherson Sep 30
Howard Hanna, ListAssist team up on natural language search tool
The tool will let real estate consumers search using everyday language. It's also designed to provide better, more insightful leads to Howard Hanna
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 30
Sonar by Simplist blends AI to flatten mortgage operations
Sonar can be white-labeled for companies wanting to deliver their own solution to the market and can help smaller firms deliver a competitive software solution to tech-forward consumers
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 27
In home search, Flika puts buyers first: Tech Review
Flika users swipe right on homes they like, and left on those they don’t. The app stands out for its consumer feel
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 27