Qualia raises $65M, acquires software company
Qualia offers digital closing and title services. With the new funding, the company's valuation has now soared to more than $1B
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 22
Don't let it happen to you: 10 things that get agents into legal trouble
To avoid making a false step that could cost a hefty price, read on to learn about common mistakes real estate agents make and how to prevent them
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 22
Why you should negotiate your commission, not cut it
Your commission is negotiated when you take the listing, but after that point, it becomes 'cutting' — and that is not what a luxury agent should engage in
by Spyro Kemble Oct 8
Hundreds of thousands have used Fidelity National Financial's new closing tech
StartSafe, which debuted in February, is meant to make real estate transactions faster and safer. FNF announced Tuesday that it has sent the product to 800,000 consumers
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 22
End-to-end times: How the all-in-1 platform became the holy grail
Companies both old and new are racing to build platforms that handle more of the real estate transaction. Agents will have to adapt to survive
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 21
Want higher attach rates? Make your agents employees
Paul Hurst, the vice president of venture investments at First American, advises that companies are more likely to get consumers to use affiliated services if they use W2 agents
by Patrick Kearns Jan 31
Notarize partners with Stewart Title
The new partnership will give thousands of title agents and escrow officers access to Notarize's online and hybrid closings
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 15
Reduce escrow friction with Majordomo's post-inspection platform
Home inspections cause more hassles than they're often worth. Majordomo's quick prioritization of repairs, pricing models and other tools can get you to closing sooner
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 26