Entrata buys Colleen AI in bid for property management autonomy
This is Entrata's second acquisition in 12 months, having bought Rent Dynamics in July 2023
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 21
StackWrap; software; techstack
StackWrap allows brokerages and teams to provide tiered access to 3rd-party productivity products
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 21
Anxiety over commission lawsuits looms over agent recruitment fight
Industry leaders see the lawsuits as 1 of the top recruiting challenges of 2024, according to Intel survey results. But the brokers who target and elevate middle-tier agents have an opportunity
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 21
SentriLock partners with Direct Offer to provide DO AudioTour tools
The deal will put DO AudioTour tools into the hands of more than 500,000 subscribers, allowing agents to deliver market insights and listings to consumers, executives announced Thursday
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 21
By-women, for-women: 3 resources to grow your wealth this summer
It's up to you to advocate for a fiscally fit future for yourself, senior housing advisor Rachael Hite writes. Here are 3 women-run resources to help guide you
by Rachael Hite Jun 21
video, neighborhood video, shooting video
Video is the best way to build a brand, connect with your ideal clients and generate quality leads, writes Jimmy Burgess. Get inspired by these proven, real-life examples from agents in the field
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 21
Homebuyers jump at lower mortgage rates, but will they last?
Purchase loan applications have surged for 2 weeks in a row, but rates for conforming mortgages are inching back up toward 7% this week as investors weigh the odds of Fed rate cuts
by Matt Carter Jun 20
Cassie Walker Johnson preaches the buyer agreement gospel
At Inman Connect Las Vegas in July, Windermere broker Cassie Walker Johnson will reveal her 8-step system for creating buyer agreements. She gave Inman a sneak peak ahead of the event
by Ben Verde Jun 20
Housing starts plunge 19% in May as homebuilders act with caution
Construction starts on new housing units dropped 5.5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,277,000 —  19.3% lower than levels in May 2023, according to US Census data released Thursday
by Ben Verde Jun 20
Inside Real Estate rebrands kvCORE as BoldTrail
Parent company Inside Real Estate will carry the BoldTrail name in a range of iterations as they roll out this summer. The new moniker is meant to impart that real estate isn't for the faint of heart
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 20
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by Daniel Houston Jun 20
Broker Spotlight: Christi Rice, eXp Realty Michigan
Find out how this Michigan broker rebooted her real estate career at its lowest ebb and discovered a whole new passion for the business
by Troy Palmquist Jun 20
Maintaining and growing 7-figure teams in a changing market
The 'River of Real Estate' continues to flow, even in a challenging market. Coach Verl Workman offers insights for growth and resilience under any circumstances
by Verl Workman Jun 20
MLSs and Realtor associations can do more to add value
According to eXp’s Troy Palmquist, these professional organizations have a greater role to play in providing services to support agents
by Troy Palmquist Jun 20
Want to add value? Embrace the mobile experience
After a few days in the wilderness with friends in the midst of a major real estate deal, I realized the mobile experience is everything, especially when it comes to adding value in a consumer-first era
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 20