Foyer is a better way to FHSA: Tech Review
The company built its features around and offers First Time Homebuyer Savings Accounts. The interest-bearing account type is designed to put new buyers in homes
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 7
LA-based Distinct Concierge launches AI-fueled app for A-listers
Operating in Beverly Hills' vaunted 90210 ZIP code, Distinct Concierge serves professional athletes and entertainers, an exclusive subset of the market that requires unique touchpoints
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 6
DropOffer offers ways to add and communicate value: Tech Review
DropOffer has released a fully refreshed browser version of its off-market home sales platform
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 8
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