Democrats reintroduce bill to expose rental algorithms
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar has reintroduced the Preventing Algorithmic Collusion Act, inspired by the Department of Justice’s RealPage investigation
by Marian McPherson Feb 6
Optimal Blue is about to drop an AI assistant aimed at mortgage execs
Conversational generative AI chat assistant, Ask Obi, is aimed at providing high-level insights 'to better understand the data that drives their business,' Chief Product Officer Erin Wester says
by Matt Carter Feb 5
Canopy MLS members offered Rental Beast solutions
It is the MLS’s hope that Rental Beast’s presence in the Canopy ecosystem will provide a host of efficiencies, namely a more consumer-friendly and modern application experience
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 3
Corcoran adds trending listings feature to website
The new feature, which the brokerage calls 'like Netflix for real estate,' highlights for homebuyers trending properties based on unique views, interactions and leads, the firm informed Inman
Compass launches 'Compass One' client portal and dashboard
The new portal went live on Monday as debates over Clear Cooperation have come to a peak. It will allow clients access to Compass exclusives, and to track transactions
real estate social media blueprint example from Omer Reshid
Learn the social media secrets of Omer Reshid, a powerhouse real estate pro and social media expert who shares his insights with Real's Jimmy Burgess
by Jimmy Burgess Jan 31
Concierge Auctions, Luxury Presence form strategic initiative
'This partnership underscores our commitment to providing cutting-edge resources to help our agents thrive in the digital landscape and reach their most discerning clients' — Chad Roffers
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 30
With fraud ever-prominent, Closinglock secures $34M Series B
While many brokerages, banks and title companies offer very secure solutions, many still do not. The loss of funds due to fraud remains a major industry issue, to the tune of close to $3B in 2023
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 30
OpenAI and the art of the possible
Tune in to Inman Access, and learn how agents and brokerages can leverage the power and potential of artificial intelligence
by Inman Jan 30
Loft47, Upfront ease credit access with Liquid
Loft47 is brokerage software for better oversight of commissions; Upfront assists agents with access to credit and financial insight. The 2 have worked together to build Liquid
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 30
Tongo adds tax management partner april
Financial benefits platform Tongo has added a partner in april, which provides a tax management solution specifically designed to meet the needs of real estate agents
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 29
Canopy MLS introduces AI assistant Ardi
Charlotte, North Carolina-based Canopy MLS hired Voiceflip, a software company that sells white-labeled AI solutions to the real estate industry
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 29
First-time buyer savings platform Foyer raises $6.2M
Contributing investors included Alpaca VC, Hometeam, Animo Ventures and ResilienceVC. Funds will help Foyer invest in consumer confidence, savings and education, said founder Landy Liu
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 28
New app CMAsnap partners with Doorify MLS
The last few years have seen a number of software companies emerge to automate the CMA process and apply sophisticated, real-time market data and analytics
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 28
Startup advisory firm Equity Angels delivers upbeat 2024 impact report
Founded by Kenya Burrell-VanWormer and Katherine Winston, the advisory group completed the formation of a mentorship team and raised $3M in its 1st year in operation, according to the report
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 28
RentSpree's 'homegrown listings' now on Realtor.com
This ups the total of industry websites using RentSpree listing data to 9 and the potential consumer reach to 30M
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 27