How to monitor your brand without spending major coin
Opinion
How do you monitor your brand? You’re a busy entrepreneur, who probably doesn’t have time to scour the internet. Here are a few (mostly free) shortcuts
by Jay Thompson Sep 1
Is Zillow the next Amazon?
As the real estate technology company's market cap approaches $18B, analysts ponder what role Zillow will play in the world of technology giants
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 11
Will private search engines squander real estate advertising efforts?
There is an ever-growing number of private search engines that promise the highest level of privacy and no data collection. Could these sites have a significant impact on real estate marketing?
by Stacey Soleil Jul 30
As tech companies go remote, Bay Area rents tumble
Denser counties close to big tech companies are seeing significant year-over-year rent decreases, with San Francisco experiencing a 7.4% decline, according to a new study
by Patrick Kearns Jul 29
Safety expert warns of new property and rental scam amid pandemic
'There are criminals who sit and wait around for a crisis to jump in,' real estate safety expert Tracey Hawkins told Inman
Homesnap launches new advertising and lead gen service, Concierge
The real estate technology solutions company will release on Friday a new advertising service for agents called Homesnap Pro+ Concierge
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 11
Want to keep your online profiles on point? Here are 5 tips
What people see when they Google you matters, especially when it comes to old and outdated profiles. Controlling your online presence is tricky, but doable. Just have a little patience, and follow these five tips
by Andrew Fortune Jun 2
Voiceter Pro to permanently shut down due to coronavirus
The company was founded nearly 4 years ago and struck up partnerships with numerous real estate organizations. But it couldn't weather the economic turmoil of the pandemic
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 1
Smart home tech for agents: How does Ecobee fare against Nest?
Opinion
Although lacking brand awareness, Ecobee is a smart thermostat that readily competes with Nest. Here's what it does and how it works, plus a few perks to consider
by Brandon Doyle May 29
Luxury snapshot: Agents in high-end markets are staying busy
The market hasn't fully recovered yet, but agents in luxury markets around the US told Inman that deals are still happening and activity appears to be on the rise
by Jim Dalrymple II May 22
Google sibling company ditches plans for Toronto development
The project would have remade Toronto's Quayside area but was nixed amid the economic turmoil of the coronavirus pandemic
by Jim Dalrymple II May 11
Matterport debuts iPhone-based 3D tour tool
Matterport for iPhone is poised to make the 3D imaging company's technology accessible to more real estate professionals, and it comes amid surging interest in 3D tours
by Jim Dalrymple II May 5
NBA star Kevin Durant's former Bay Area home lists for $6M
The Brooklyn Nets player, who was stricken by coronavirus in March but has since recovered, used to rent this seven-bedroom home
Google searches soar for ‘mortgage’ and ‘home.’ ‘Real estate,’ not so much
Google's data shows changes during the pandemic in home-related online searches. Some experts believe those trends hint at longterm shifts in consumer preference
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 9