Sidekick, OneKey MLS agree to new tech partnership
Spun out of a tech-forward indy brokerage, Sidekick is making inroads via MLS to spread the power of artificial intelligence as a daily work tool
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 22
Avenue 8 co-CEO on brokerage end: 'We're going all-in on Sidekick'
The company has made the decision to focus on scaling its artificial intelligence-based brokerage productivity solution, which it has already provided to two major MLSs
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 10
Sidekick's AI to assist Miami agents in latest MLS deal
'Equipping agents with tools to enhance their productivity helps to push the industry forward into the future while creating value for agents at all levels': Sidekick co-founder Michael Martin
by Craig C. Rowe May 20
Members of SFAR have a new AI productivity Sidekick
Developed by San Francisco-based boutique brokerage Avenue 8, Sidekick primarily uses a text interface to retrieve data, execute tasks, function much as a common, 'visual' interface would
by Craig C. Rowe May 6
AI will be huge, is like 'having a summer intern'
OpenAI's Adam Goldberg argued at Inman Connect New York that the most important skill for using AI effectively is 'clarity of thought'
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 29
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
Avenue 8 unveils Sidekick, an AI assistant built with speed in mind
The spartan, amenity rich AI assistant is currently available to the 3-year-old brokerage's 400 agents with plans to offer the tool to outsiders before the end of 2023, executives told Inman
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 21
The top things we learned about luxury at ICLV 2021
From where the market is headed to how to succeed with authenticity in marketing and branding, Luxury Connect in Las Vegas packed a punch. Inman unpacks the big event
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 29
Pacaso, Avenue 8 discuss how luxury brokerages are changing
At Inman Luxury Connect in Las Vegas, executives from Pacaso and Avenue 8 discussed the changing models in luxury real estate sales, agreeing that customer experience remains key — despite buyers' changing goals
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 25
A new wave of luxury buyers: Business models and trends to watch
How to leverage changes in the luxury market into advantages and opportunities
by Inman Sep 13
Tech brokerage Avenue 8 raises $14 million
The San Francisco-based company plans to use the new money to expand into new markets, hire agents and beef up its technology
by Jim Dalrymple II May 3
4 key steps to building a thriving real estate team
Opinion
Every leader has a different approach to hiring, but one thing is certain: It's crucial to hire the right people if you want your team to be successful. One agent shares her tried-and-true method for building a team from the ground up
by Blakely Hull Apr 29