With Compass as North Star, new brokerages break free of legacy models
Opinion
There is proof that some good is emerging from the industry boat race that Compass created. Its wide, frothing wake helped other alternative brokerage messages reach the surface, and agents are responding to it
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 13
Prevu expands tech, homebuyer rebate model to Texas and Colorado
Prevu's expansion into Austin and Denver brings the number of states in which its agents work to 8, including New York, Connecticut, California, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Washington
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 12
Pacaso, Realm link up to promote luxury co-ownership
Pacaso on Monday announced a joint effort to integrate luxury co-ownership opportunities with Realm's global network of top-producing real estate agents, the company told Inman exclusively
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 12
The Agency headed to Decentraland with launch of first metaverse office
The Agency Turks and Caicos' new office will be headquartered in Decentraland and developed in partnership with investment company MREIT. It marks the first metaverse office for The Agency
RentSpree, C.A.R. to offer rental management courses for agents
RentSpree and the California Association of Realtors — the state's largest real estate trade group — are set to offer 3 classes to agents interested in earning a certificate in rental management
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 9
Zillow's VRX acquisition reveals why the portal can't be dismissed
Opinion
Never on the defensive for too long, Zillow's strategy, Brad Inman writes, is to secure its position as the leading listing service and digitize everything — as the rest of the industry sputters
by Brad Inman Dec 9
Zillow acquires VRX Media in big bid to bolster ShowingTime+
Zillow said VRX’s aerial drone photography, virtual staging, 3D tours and high-definition photography will enhance ShowingTime+, its home showing scheduling platform
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 9
7 ways to create full-throttle business momentum starting now
Kick off your real estate success in 2023 by optimizing your Inman Connect New York event experience with these 7 tips
by Laura Monroe Dec 9
Moving hub Relocator's intentions are good, but the competition's are better: Tech Review
Opinion
Yes, discounts are good, but that doesn't do anything in terms of making Relocator a better alternative for agents to offer moving services
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 8
Calling all startups: NAR's tech accelerator is taking applications
The National Association of Realtors' venture capital arm Second Century Ventures runs REACH, which debuted in 2012 and has invested in more than 200 startups over the years
5 insights on what's next for real estate technology
These experts are shaping the future of real estate technology
by Inman Dec 8
HomeZada wins Wells Fargo Innovation Challenge
The long-term home management app addressed three of its 'Multi-X Innovation' categories for the competition, including, Assets, Commerce and Care
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 7
Keyes Company, Revive partner to boost listing business
A newly renovated home can see an equity increase of 15 to 20%, and agents working with Revive have increased their commissions by an average of 22%, the company says
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 7
Real estate funding startup Setpoint rakes in $43M in Series A round
The funds came from a variety of investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Fifth Wall, 645 Ventures and others. The funding is notable for coming amid a cooling housing market
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 7
MoveEasy raises $7M funding round
The Series A funding round was led by Moderne Ventures with strategic participation by The Travelers Companies, according to an announcement sent exclusively to Inman on Tuesday
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 7
Venture capital giants like Pylon's embeddable mortgage offering
$8.5M seed funding round led by Conversion Capital, with participation from Fifth Wall, Peter Thiel, QED Investors, Montage Ventures and Village Global
by Matt Carter Dec 6