Blockchain technology doesn't need agents — but its users might
Blockchain enthusiasts aren't fond of intermediaries. If this technology takes off in real estate, agents will have to prove their worth, industry insiders said at Inman Connect New York
by Daniel Houston Apr 21
7 practical ways real estate's biggest innovators are capitalizing on NFTs
Non-fungible tokens are all the rage in the financial industry right now, and are making their way into real estate in new and surprising ways. Trendsetters shared a few ideas with Inman
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 13
Blockchain and crypto: What buyers and sellers need to know
Opinion
Although still in its infancy, blockchain and crypto continue to evolve, garnering significant interest from individuals and large corporations alike. Windermere economist Matthew Gardner shares insights to help you, and your clients, understand the potential
by Matthew Gardner Apr 7
Sagent keeps lining up deals after starting year with a bang
Pittsburgh-based Clearview Federal Credit Union partners with Sagent to bring its mortgage servicing business in-house. The company has announced several similar deals in months past
by Matt Carter Apr 6
Meet the next generation of high-net-worth buyers
Opinion
Millennials make up the next generation of high-net-worth buyers, and spend 21.6 percent of their income on housing. Here's what makes them tick and what they're looking for in an agent
by Mauricio Umansky Mar 17
What crypto, NFTs and the rest mean for real estate
Where will you live when we're all in the metaverse? Putting the 'real' back in real estate
by Sam DeBord Jan 31
Inside the metaverse: How agents can benefit from virtual real estate
More top luxury brokers are venturing into the metaverse; Inman explores what agents need to know about this nascent category of real estate
by Daniel Houston Jan 31
Florida home listed for $650K in proof-of-concept crypto auction
Ownership of the home will be transferred using a unique blockchain token — known as an NFT — that can be held in a crypto wallet
by Daniel Houston Jan 31
The metaverse and other realities to embrace in 2022
Don’t be threatened by new advancements that you don’t yet understand. Instead, think about their positive impact on the industry, and educate yourself on the ins and outs of virtual real estate — because your clients will be asking about it
by David Parnes AND James Harris Jan 13
ryan serhant inman connect
In his annual letter to clients, the luxury broker and star of 'Million Dollar Listing New York' sang the praises of blockchain technology and its expanding impact on the real estate industry
by Daniel Houston Jan 12
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
Blockchain-backed Blimp raises $200K to reinvent the real estate deal
Blimp Homes announced it has raised $200,000 as part of a new $1 million campaign to back Blockchain-based home sales app
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 25
Crypto in real estate: How new tech may affect contracts, transactions
Shortly after facilitating a transaction with cryptocurrency, Propy CEO Natalia Karayaneva discussed the technology's future at Inman Connect
by Daniel Houston Jun 17
Blimp's blockchain partnership will incentivize leads to share information
Blimp users earn a Home Network Foundation Home token every time they engage with Blimp service providers, who earn a token when an invited stakeholder joins a transaction
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 2