Real estate AI increasingly blurs the lines between humans and tech
Real estate companies are rolling out AI assistants with human names and attributes. The tools are increasingly blurring the lines between what tech can do — and what it is
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 10
Closing consistency drives launch of Goby Homes
Augmenting the company’s announcement is the National Association of Realtors naming founder Terrence Nickelson as recipient of its iOi Innovator of the Year Award
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 3
Kathleen Lappe named Innovator of the Year at NAR's iOi Summit
DirectOffer was inspired by the notion that everyone should be able to compete for homes on equal ground and that the industry needs to do more to enable that
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 5
Florida Realtor association keys in on partnership with SentriLock
One of the nation’s top 10 largest associations has made its decision on an official lockbox by selecting SentriLock, 1 of 2 primary industry providers
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 6
DirectOffer to provide 10-language audio search for Staten Island MLS
DirectOffer provides the industry with a valuable and long-neglected resource by which to empower visually- and hearing-impaired homebuyers
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 10
'Force of nature': Friends and agents celebrate Jennifer Berman
The LA luxury powerhouse passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday. Industry professionals shared with Inman the many ways in which Berman touched their lives
Jennifer Berman was a godmother to million-dollar agents everywhere
The real estate industry is in mourning as it says goodbye to one of its most powerful and glamorous figures, DirectOffer Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Berman
by Bernice Ross Apr 4
Jennifer Berman, DirectOffer COO, dies after long bout with cancer
Inman's Laura Monroe pays tribute to a brilliant soul in the Inman Community as the industry mourns the loss of Jennifer Berman
by Laura Monroe Apr 4
Arizona Realtors can stay hot with new DirectOffer partnership
This is the 2nd such partnership the real estate technology company has secured lately, having also agreed to work with the Realtor Association of Metropolitan Pittsburg, DirectOffer said
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 1
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion improves homebuying for individuals with disabilities
We need to work on improving diversity, equity and inclusion in the homebuying journey in order to foster a sense of belonging for all
by Amanda Deering Oct 31
7 tips for helping clients with disabilities find their dream homes
Clients with mobility issues, vision impairments or other challenges have accessibility needs, Amanda Deering writes. Here's how to ensure a successful home search for all
by Amanda Deering Oct 31
Open up your open house! 5 tips for ensuring everyone has access
Make your open houses inclusive, Amanda Deering advises, so you can welcome potential buyers with disabilities and ensure they have access to potential new homes. Here's where to start
by Amanda Deering Oct 31
Hire Impossible? Nope. DirectOffer lands Jennifer Berman as COO
The widely recognized industry leader will be charged with leveraging her decades of expertise in real estate sales, technology development and leadership to push proptech into the future
by Craig C. Rowe May 11
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
7 up-and-coming tech companies real estate pros should know
At Inman Connect Las Vegas, a group of innovative technology change makers hawked their wares to a tech-savvy audience
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 4