10 apps to make keeping your finances in check a breeze  
Opinion
These apps can be game-changers, making your business finances streamlined, organized and even a little fun
by James Harris AND David Parnes May 7
Ember's app for buyers reflects its approach to simplifying co-ownership: Tech Review
Opinion
Agents who work with luxury buyers seeking to secure a share of an Ember home should be aware of how this unique purchasing model operates
by Craig C. Rowe May 6
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
Rental tour app Showdigs aims for US expansion with $7.4M round
The apartment tours and tenant showings startup will leverage the funds for national expansion, which will include hiring and new agent partners. To date, Showdigs has raised $10M
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 15
Can collaborative app Zenlist weaken the MLS grip on search? Tech Review
Opinion
Zenlist is unique in that, within certain markets, it combines local public property feeds with pre-market with private listings and when available, in-office exclusives
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 21
11 alternatives to ShowingTime: new apps to manage home showings
2021's legacy to proptech will be a major jump in the number of technology products developed to help agents show homes
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 30
DirectOffer brings new ideas to consumer search and listing marketing: Tech Review
DirectOffer took a common concept in sales (showing the competitive landscape) and found a unique way to put it in front of the market
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 13
Transaction management app Mevi eases clients’ document overload: Tech Review
Opinion
What helps Mevi standout is the ease of use its document tech offers buyers and sellers. The app has documents coded for Louisiana, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Utah and Texas, in addition to its home state of Colorado
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 6
Engage more leads with top-of-funnel Aiva: Tech Review
Opinion
We all know way too much time is spent trying to qualify ghosts. Thankfully, that is why this category of software exists, and more agents should find a way to leverage technology to win online business
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 2
Video marketing gets new entry in affordable, versatile REVideos app: Tech Review
Opinion
There's a free version of REVideos, which should offer most users plenty of what they need. Or you can make in-app purchases per video to have your images automatically edited, to add more calls to action and a follow-up form
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 19
Is HomeSmart's tech worth the switch? A look at its client-first app: Tech Review
Opinion
The team at HomeSmart makes it a priority to stay on top of what the HomeSnaps and Zillows of the world are up to, as should any savvy proptech team trying to know what consumers are looking for
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 12
Plunk, Restb.ai partner to power next-gen home valuations
Two proptech apps, Plunk and Restb.ai, partner to better leverage how homesellers and agents analyze value in home renovations
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 10
Vacasa launches new homeowner app to monitor property
The new app will provide homeowners on the company's platform with easy access to information regarding the management and revenue performance of their property
Instashowing launches offer management tool InstaOffers
InstaOffers helps reduce the confusion of multiple offer submission channels that stems from the industry having no single standard for accepting and considering offers
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 25
Blimp drives deal communication, compensates for data: Tech review
Opinion
Imagine if Facebook compensated users for every like, image post or ad campaign they started. That's the idea behind Blimp's approach to bettering the industry
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 8