Artificial intelligence roused real estate amid a big year for proptech
Technology roared to life in 2023, sending a current of excitement across brokerages, MLSs and the vendors who serve both. But it was AI's rapid acceleration that drove the narrative this year
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 28
Azibo, Fello, Cloze among Inman's best-reviewed proptech of 2023
Opinion
AI fueled the biggest trends in proptech this year, but so did efforts to put the consumer first, tech critic Craig Rowe writes. Check out the dozens of products that received his highest praise in 2023
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 28
After a big 2023, make no mistake: Artificial intelligence is here to stay
A year after ChatGPT burst onto the scene, real estate professionals told Inman that AI and AI-backed companies are on the way to becoming a baked-in part of the modern real estate business
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 26
Colleen's AI property management solution automates rent collection
Colleen’s suite of products addresses a range of needs for managers in the multifamily space, including lease renewal engagement, rent submission and other lease term milestones
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 21
Ocrolus grows clientele with new capabilities and document types
AI document automation platform signs 100 new customers in 2023 and now supports more than 1,150 types of documents to serve a growing number of use cases, including mortgage
by Matt Carter Dec 20
For nearly half a century, Saul Klein has been a tech pioneer, evangelist
In the most recent edition of his Snapshot series, Brandon Doyle talks to Saul Klein about being at the forefront of technology and internet adoption in the residential real estate industry
by Brandon Doyle Dec 19
Industry headwinds push Plunk in new direction
Plunk President and co-founder David Bluhm said a number of issues led to the decision, which included 3 employees leaving due to salary cuts and the possibility of more
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 14
Zillow unveils 3D tour of Santa's enviable North Pole luxury cabin
Using a floor plan generated by artificial intelligence, families can now explore every nook and cranny of Santa Claus' house, which is currently valued at $1.18M
by Ben Verde Dec 13
How Andy Kurtz is leveraging tech to transform real estate
In the latest in his Snapshot series, team leader Brandon Doyle talks to Kopis CEO Andy Kurtz about how the real estate industry is harnessing custom, integrated tech solutions
by Brandon Doyle Dec 12
6 AI awareness strategies for real estate agents in 2024
According to land investment specialist Curtis Williams, agents with their fingers on the pulse of AI developments have a critical advantage over colleagues less expert in the technology
by Curtis Williams Dec 8
KW Command's AI update will now generate ad campaigns for users
One of the most notable updates to this round of Command improvements is the use of ChatGPT to create advertising creative to bolster listing ad campaigns
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 6
STR-focused reAlpha acquires AI development firm
ReAlpha Tech Corp. offers an AI engine to analyze investment potential and performance in rental properties, specifically short-term vacation properties, for individual and institutional investors
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 5
With Fannie Mae's adoption, AI's role in real estate is solidified
Fannie Mae said that computer vision enabled them to identify appraisal defects much more efficiently than other processes, including many that were previously impossible to triage
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 29
AI Can Change How You Win Listings in 2024
Since the first chatbots simulated human conversation, AI has been revolutionizing everything from how we listen to music to predicting natural disasters
by Alison Ferenczy Nov 29
Addressable abruptly closed due to 'fatal cash crunch'
After a lead investor in a round of funding abruptly shifted interest, Addressable was unable to cover a bank loan and existing business commitments, leading to a sudden shutdown
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 27