Cotality and Ascend licensed to generate FICO scores for lenders
Fair Isaac's Mortgage Direct License Program is aimed at eliminating mark-ups charged by credit reporting agencies Equifax, Experian and TransUnion — backers of competing VantageScore
by Matt Carter Dec 18
proptech financial literacy
Opinion
Real estate technology is making investing more accessible than ever, Amanda Neely writes. Yet, without financial education, investors risk mistaking ease of entry for smart wealth building
by Amanda Neely Dec 18
Interview with Unlisted founder Katie Hill
Analysts are beginning to believe the inventory solution won't come anytime soon. One proptech founder thinks it's as easy as matching willing buyers with homes not on the market. Is she right?
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 18
participate in a pitch battle
Connect with founders at pitch battles to learn more about the proptech landscape and get in on the cutting edge of the tech that’s poised to change your business, Troy Palmquist writes
by Troy Palmquist Dec 18
digital transformation
Opinion
Mergers and acquisitions are big business, and technology plays a critical role, writes contributor Lauren Henss. The real game changer? Whether the organization can handle the merger swiftly
by Lauren Henss Dec 15
Binsr Inspect proves AI can improve transactions: Tech Review
This productivity app folds AI into the most appropriate steps, so process never gets in the way of final result
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 15
Analyst: Portals like Zillow face 'long-term risk' from Google real estate experiment
Google is displaying real estate listings as search results in some markets — prompting questions about IDX violations and analyst speculation about risks to the portals
by Marian McPherson Dec 15
Opendoor appoints new president and CFO
Lucas Matheson of Coinbase Canada has been named president and Christy Schwartz, who had been interim CFO, has officially been given the title on a permanent basis
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 15
Former Realtor.com, Movoto, Homeward execs move to PLACE
PLACE has added Nikki Miller, Jamie Jatzlau and Claire Dunham to its growth, strategy and legal teams. The trio has more than 30 years of combined industry experience
by Marian McPherson Dec 11
Tech solutions in turbulent times: Navigating the perfect storm
Blueprint's Martin Kelly moderates a panel of real estate industry leaders as they discuss the industry's biggest challenges and most promising solutions
by Inman Dec 11
AI to build client relationships
Agents are getting AI backwards, writes contributor Bernice Ross. They need to start with old-fashioned interviews before asking AI to write generic prompts for their business
by Bernice Ross Dec 10
Zillow, Compass make final push ahead of hearing decision
Zillow and Compass have laid out their arguments from a four-day injunction. The judge will use these filings to decide the fate of Zillow's private listing policy during an antitrust suit
by Marian McPherson Dec 8
RealScout announces agent-first AI search, its 'largest update ever'
In a live event to media, customers and prospects, RealScout revealed a new AI-based home search aiming to help agents improve on what consumers find in popular search experiences
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 5
How you can defend yourself against AI, deepfakes and 'pretty scary things'
Scammers use deepfakes and voice cloning technology to trick agents and consumers alike. Three experts share their safety tips and the importance of prioritizing in-person interaction
by Marian McPherson Dec 5
Ridley founder says platforms, not agents, will eventually be at the center of the transaction
The self-sale company just secured new funding from backers including Fifth Wall. CEO Mike Chambers says his company wants 'to support agents' who are 'unapologetically consumer first'
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 3
AI efficiency
Troy Palmquist writes that the agents who win next year won’t be the ones working hardest; they’ll be the ones working smartest with game-changing AI tools
by Troy Palmquist Dec 2