How early adopters in real estate learned to stop worrying & love AI
Less than a year after becoming available, tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E have inspired brokers to explore — and integrate — artificial intelligence, a rigorous process of trial and error, they told Intel
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 12
Smart home tech: The best Alexa-compatible smart devices
If you're building an Amazon-based smart home, listen up. This week's video covers smart doorbell, bulbs, thermostat, switches and everything else that pairs perfectly with Alexa
by Brandon Doyle Oct 30
'Alexa, show me the unit': Amazon debuts voice assistant for property managers
The new product allows property managers to offer built-in, voice-assisted smart technology to their tenants
Voiceter Pro to permanently shut down due to coronavirus
The company was founded nearly 4 years ago and struck up partnerships with numerous real estate organizations. But it couldn't weather the economic turmoil of the pandemic
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 1
Smart-home tech for agents: Kohler upgrades bathrooms and kitchens for the 21st century
Opinion
New smart home technology enables homeowners to move seamlessly around their kitchens and bathrooms and have some fun
by Brandon Doyle Feb 13
Ring will let users opt out of police requests for video
The feature, which is part of a new dashboard, comes amid an ongoing debate about privacy, surveillance and the growth of smart-home technology
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 6
Want to reach buyers in your listings? Ask Alexa to open Realty Voice
A new player in the voice-activated internet space for real estate, Realty Voice can be placed in listings to help buyers learn more and sellers hear market updates from their agent.
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 6
MRED debuts Google- and Amazon-enabled voice assistant
The new tool is the result of a partnership between the MLS and Voiceter Pro. It should let agents check the status of their listings and do other tasks entirely with voice commands
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 4
WATCH: How to create a flash briefing and extend your reach
Smart speakers and voice search are exploding in popularity. Here's how you can make the most of this surging interest
by Inman Aug 9
Realogy launches Agent X, its new Alexa-based voice assistant
Agent X includes calendar features, can provide briefings and is free for agents affiliated with Realogy's many brands
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 30
PAR partners with VoiceterPro on voice-activated member app
The software assistant will give Pennsylvania Realtors the chance to ask about association blog posts, be in the know on rule changes and receive alerts about industry legislation
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 29
Multifamily home automation startup SmartRent raises $32M
SmartRent helps property managers deploy technology, such as the Nest smart thermostat, across multiple units
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 19
MoveEasy packs Amazon Echo app, 30K agents to branded portal
In 2 years, this sleek relocation assistance portal that helps agents serve customers has grown to 30k agents and launched a VAI skill
by Craig C. Rowe May 31
An Amazon Echo Dot
Home shoppers who say, 'Alexa, open CNY Realtor' will be able to search 9 New York State counties for homes. It works on Google Home, as well
by Craig C. Rowe May 13
MoveEasy to launch 'Concierge for Life' Amazon Alexa skill in May
'Concierge for Life' enables consumers to receive on-demand help for moving services and much more
by Marian McPherson Apr 23