Rocket Homes app puts listings on your car's infotainment screen
Integration with Apple CarPlay 'merges the house hunt with the open road' and turns the commute 'into an exciting and natural part of the homebuying journey.' Unless you drive a Tesla
by Matt Carter Dec 13
With Presence Copilot, Luxury Presence flexes proptech muscle: Tech Review
Part web-design agency, all proptech, Luxury Presence has capitalized on a concept by Dawn McKenna that weaves in agents' decisions with a sharp, Apple-inspired user experience
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 22
Credit-building app for renters, Boom, reports $4.5M seed round
'We invested heavily in building our end-to-end software solution for rent reporting and consumer app layer and now we’re focused on revolutionizing the entire renter experience,' Boom says
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 7
HomeZada updates, releases AI chatbot interface
In a seemingly unstoppable trend, HomeZada is only the latest proptech player to enhance its product with artificial intelligence to handle a number of common functions for users
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 5
Too busy to show homes? Maybe Showami can help: Tech Review
Opinion
Brokerages may have standard practices for outsourcing showings, but they're typically manual and unstructured
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 21
Investment app Fintor raises $6.2M, aims for inclusivity in real estate
Public.com, Hustle Fund, 500 Global, VU Ventures, Graphene VenturesPublic.com, Hustle Fund, 500 Global, VU Ventures and Graphene Ventures all contributed to the funding extension
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 12
ESentry app simplifies open house-to-CRM connectivity: Tech Review
Opinion
The focus on user experience is immediately evident, as the app greatly shrinks the process of a setting up and open house and finding out more about who is coming to see the home
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 16
ShowingTeam helps brokers, agents share work in emerging app category
Opinion
While I'm certain the team behind the company, all agents, are absolutely concerned with user safety, I'd like to see the software in some way integrate into its showing functionality beyond best practices documentation
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 2
Win your next open house with these smart lead capture apps
Now that things are stabilizing, at least in terms of competition, agents will need to do more to market their in-person open house, and ensure those who show up are made part of their CRM
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 23
Ember's app for buyers reflects its approach to simplifying co-ownership: Tech Review
Opinion
Agents who work with luxury buyers seeking to secure a share of an Ember home should be aware of how this unique purchasing model operates
by Craig C. Rowe May 6
New video app Playhouse hopes to make listing content go viral: Tech Review
Opinion
Playhouse offers agents a sharp, capable tool to promote listing inventory at very little cost
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 7
Revive releases app to help sellers, agents manage pre-sale renovations
The app, called Revive Home, allows all parties involved in the renovations to communicate via direct chat, insert renovation updates and store critical documents
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 31
Work with first-time buyers? Turn them on to Gravy, a down payment savings app
Real estate agents who work with first-time buyers or who use buyer education seminars as marketing tactics could deftly leverage this app to stay connected to participants
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 4
Keller Williams' Command app resolves to make agents more productive in 2022: Tech Review
Opinion
Beneath its spartan UI and seemingly narrow function list is the ability to tunnel deeper into Command's more robust offerings, such as SmartPlans, contact tagging, website lead activity and team-based lead claims
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 7
Local Showings by Delta Media enters the showing coordination contest: Tech Review
Opinion
What ShowingTime really had going for it before its acquisition was timing. It was first to market, the first to get its toe in the MLS door. What it lacks is the industry experience and collective mass intelligence that its new alternatives now have going for it
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 20