Convergence and divergence: The future of residential property
Opinion
Understanding technology adoption and service integration, Brandon Dobell of Brown Gibbons Lang & Company writes, will, in turn, unlock operational efficiencies and value creation
by Brandon Dobell Jun 4
MoxiWorks replaces CEO with AI startup executive
Eric Elfman previously founded Onit, which focuses on artificial intelligence and workflow automation. Former MoxiWorks CEO York Baur is remaining on the company's board
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 3
Keller Williams launches AI-powered assistant, KWIQ
The interactive chatbot draws on Keller Williams' proprietary models, systems, books and training resources to answer agents' questions and assist with content creation
Commission disclosure platform aims to sidestep NAR, MLS rules
Nesthook claims it allows agents to 'communicate commission amounts while remaining fully compliant with settlement requirements.' Whether it runs afoul of the new rules remains unclear
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 3
Ex-Matterport CEO wins $79M stock-lock suit against 3D tour biz
William Brown, who served as CEO of the company through 2018, is entitled to damages after Matterport prevented him from selling all of his shares when the company went public in 2021
by Taylor Anderson May 30
Open houses still matter to Curb Hero: Tech Review Update
Opinion
Curb Hero has stayed relevant with easy CRM link-ups and AI analysis of open house lead quality
by Craig C. Rowe May 30
Rocket Homes tech chief unpacks 'Explore Spaces' visual search tool
Rocket Homes Chief Technology Officer John Fair told Inman the tool has already resulted in users spending nearly twice as long on the lender's website and returning 6 times more frequently
by Matt Carter May 29
Hemlane launches free software as 'accidental landlords' increase
The launch comes as approximately 45.2M Americans rent out their homes concurrently with the rise in mortgage rates
by Ben Verde May 28
'It's an arms race': How portals are adapting to the commission crunch
The upending of NAR's cooperative compensation rule is a double-edged sword for Zillow and its rivals, experts told Inman. These are the tools and tactics they're adopting to suit the moment
by Marian McPherson May 28
Offerpad gets new CFO as stock hovers near record low
Peter Knag joins the company in the middle of a rough real estate market, and when iBuying specifically appears to have lost some of its buzz
by Jim Dalrymple II May 24
Redfin launches free rental tool for independent property owners
The 'List My Home for Rent' tool is available in 13 US markets and is tailored to property owners with fewer than 10 rentals. Listings will be syndicated to the Rent.com marketplace later this year
by Marian McPherson May 24
Homes.com President Dave Mele to part ways with CoStar
After 10 years, Dave Mele has left Homes.com to pursue other opportunities. Mele was instrumental in CoStar Group's acquisition of the company in 2021 for $156M
by Marian McPherson May 24
Brand boost: How to harness AI for quick and easy design elements
Need to create a more pulled-together look for your brand while working with a limited budget? Rachael Hite shares tips to put tech to work for a cohesive design
by Rachael Hite May 24
Don't market vacant homes. Be HomeKynd: Tech Review
HomeKynd offers a variety of styles from which to select, so agents don't use the same items from house to house
by Craig C. Rowe May 24
Equity Angels names first 4 startups for its advisory services
The tech accelerator was founded by 2018 Inman Person of the Year Kenya Burrell-VanWormer, chief growth officer at NEO, and Katherine Winston, founding member, marketing head at Plunk
by Craig C. Rowe May 23
Email sequencing is the latest upgrade for Nimble CRM
Email sequences are automated responses that can be based on specific dates and times, responses to previous messages, actions contacts take on a website or a link within a message
by Craig C. Rowe May 23