Security deposit: $17M to bolster RentSpree's leasing solutions
'In time, we realized that we were only scratching the surface of unmet needs within the market, such as streamlining marketing, facilitating payments, and helping consumers build wealth'
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 26
Zumper to put $30M in funding to work in short-term rental market
Zumper's data shows that the idea of short-term rentals is bigger, and more critical, than vacation properties and the remote-working technology sector
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 26
Time for an email upgrade? Here's how to keep it professional
Whether you are a new agent or seasoned professional, your email address is often your first impression with clients. If your email is in desperate need of an upgrade, these simple tips will help you create a new email address with ease using Google Workspace
by Jeff Roth Aug 26
Compass lets go of Chief Technology Officer Joseph Sirosh
Sirosh spent more than 4 years at the brokerage. He was most recently in the news for selling hundreds of thousands of Compass shares
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 25
NCRMLS, BrokerBay look to the future with 3D tour integration
BrokerBay's solution for MLSs allows agents to publish digital twins of their listings within the MLS's home search experience, the 3D content for which is created by Matterport or iGuide
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 25
Qualia's new API could help companies scale digital title ops
Qualia API users can automatically place and track title orders and access order, accounting and contact data to build custom notifications and performance dashboards
by Matt Carter Aug 24
WATCH: What's been going on with real estate tech stocks?
Prominent investors descended on Inman CEO Connect in Las Vegas to discuss recent volatility in real estate tech company values
by Daniel Houston Aug 24
Opendoor promotes Amazon exec to serve as technology chief
Raji Subramanian previously led teams at Amazon and Yahoo and went to Opendoor after a 2021 acquisition. She brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and leadership, the company says
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 24
WATCH: How being picky about your financing options can pay off
At Inman Connect Las Vegas, John Paasonen of Maxwell and Robert Foos of Knock said agents and buyers have an opportunity to be selective in the current market when it comes to financing
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 24
Will Compass' changes to agent pay slow its growth?
The brokerage has grown rapidly thanks to generous handouts of cash and stocks to newly onboarded real estate agents. But amid leaner times, those perks are going away
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 24
WATCH: Like it or not, the blockchain is coming to real estate
At Inman Connect Las Vegas earlier this month, executives behind the blockchain company Consortia discussed ways the business of buying and selling real estate could change overnight
by Daniel Houston Aug 23
Revive Real Estate hires former NAR incubator executive
Real estate venture capitalist Kia Nejatian joins the renovation startup as the company anticipates growth in a buyer's market
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 23
Attorney title opinions could give title insurers a run for their money
SingleSource Property Solutions and Voxtur launch an alternative to title insurance that's designed with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's new guidelines in mind
by Matt Carter Aug 23
Win your next open house with these smart lead capture apps
Now that things are stabilizing, at least in terms of competition, agents will need to do more to market their in-person open house, and ensure those who show up are made part of their CRM
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 23
WATCH: Getting real about using Instagram Reels with mother and son duo at ICLV
Learn how to use Instagram Reels to not only grow your business but also earn money too with mother-son duo at ICLV
by Jessi Healey Aug 22
Mortgage lenders use tech and local ties to grow national footprints
Atlanta-based direct mortgage lender Silverton Mortgage, a Snapdocs client, has added new branches in the Carolinas, Arkansas and Missouri over the past year
by Matt Carter Aug 19