Credit-building app for renters, Boom, reports $4.5M seed round
'We invested heavily in building our end-to-end software solution for rent reporting and consumer app layer and now we’re focused on revolutionizing the entire renter experience,' Boom says
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 7
HomeZada updates, releases AI chatbot interface
In a seemingly unstoppable trend, HomeZada is only the latest proptech player to enhance its product with artificial intelligence to handle a number of common functions for users
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 5
Too busy to show homes? Maybe Showami can help: Tech Review
Opinion
Brokerages may have standard practices for outsourcing showings, but they're typically manual and unstructured
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 21
Real has the moxy to make agents go viral, now it needs adoption: Tech Review
Opinion
While gathering leads is certainly the goal, the best ones will come to those agents who leverage the app’s connectivity to each other, and who remain active in curating relevant market content
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 3
Rila aims to capture home 'vibes' with 30-second short-form videos
The update also includes what the real estate search app calls a 'home-centric machine learning media classifier,' or an algorithm that improves its content recommendations with each use
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 24
Task app KeyPleaz unlocks ways for agents to make more money: Tech Review
Opinion
Projects are listed in the app as Home Showing, Open House and as a catch-all, Runner, which can be anything from being present at an inspection to collecting signage
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 17
Investment app Fintor raises $6.2M, aims for inclusivity in real estate
Public.com, Hustle Fund, 500 Global, VU Ventures, Graphene VenturesPublic.com, Hustle Fund, 500 Global, VU Ventures and Graphene Ventures all contributed to the funding extension
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 12
ShowingTeam helps brokers, agents share work in emerging app category
Opinion
While I'm certain the team behind the company, all agents, are absolutely concerned with user safety, I'd like to see the software in some way integrate into its showing functionality beyond best practices documentation
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 2
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
Revive releases app to help sellers, agents manage pre-sale renovations
The app, called Revive Home, allows all parties involved in the renovations to communicate via direct chat, insert renovation updates and store critical documents
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 31
Work with first-time buyers? Turn them on to Gravy, a down payment savings app
Real estate agents who work with first-time buyers or who use buyer education seminars as marketing tactics could deftly leverage this app to stay connected to participants
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 4
Keller Williams' Command app resolves to make agents more productive in 2022: Tech Review
Opinion
Beneath its spartan UI and seemingly narrow function list is the ability to tunnel deeper into Command's more robust offerings, such as SmartPlans, contact tagging, website lead activity and team-based lead claims
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 7
Local Showings by Delta Media enters the showing coordination contest: Tech Review
Opinion
What ShowingTime really had going for it before its acquisition was timing. It was first to market, the first to get its toe in the MLS door. What it lacks is the industry experience and collective mass intelligence that its new alternatives now have going for it
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 20
Keller Williams launches Command mobile app
Command is Keller Williams' customer relationship management solution, which offers users a host of communication, lead tracking and contact oversight features
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 10
Shaker releases new business management app for agents on heels of funding
The company has quickly rolled out new features and products since being spun out of a Minneapolis startup incubator in 2020. Its latest round of updates to its transaction management offerings was in October
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 10