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
Keller Williams launches Command mobile app
Command is Keller Williams' customer relationship management solution, which offers users a host of communication, lead tracking and contact oversight features
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 10
Shaker releases new business management app for agents on heels of funding
The company has quickly rolled out new features and products since being spun out of a Minneapolis startup incubator in 2020. Its latest round of updates to its transaction management offerings was in October
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 10
Is HomeSmart's tech worth the switch? A look at its client-first app: Tech Review
Opinion
The team at HomeSmart makes it a priority to stay on top of what the HomeSnaps and Zillows of the world are up to, as should any savvy proptech team trying to know what consumers are looking for
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 12
Zyyah is a home inventory management app with a clever upsell
This iPhone app also analyzes your insurance policy to look for coverage gaps based on your inventory lists, and then offers additional coverage plans
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 15
Blimp drives deal communication, compensates for data: Tech review
Opinion
Imagine if Facebook compensated users for every like, image post or ad campaign they started. That's the idea behind Blimp's approach to bettering the industry
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 8
Groundfloor's new app Stairs lets real estate investors get in for $1
Investors can earn an annualized return of 4-6% on investments into a secure pool of funds, 600X more than the average savings account a traditional bank, according to Groundfloor
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 27
Inman Review: VSH Media rolls out mobile-based virtual staging
Opinion
Virtual home staging and image enhancement marketing continue to become powerful tools for listing agents. VSH Media's mobile app offers agents an good, affordable option but charges more for faster turnaround
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 10
Inman Review: Plunk helps homeowners evaluate renovation projects
Opinion
A new app called Plunk, with a reputable pedigree of industry knowledge behind it, has launched to help homeowners better evaluate the return on home improvement
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 30
Blockchain-backed Blimp raises $200K to reinvent the real estate deal
Blimp Homes announced it has raised $200,000 as part of a new $1 million campaign to back Blockchain-based home sales app
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 25
Inman Review: Holofy Spaces is leading the vertical video tour revolution
Opinion
Based in London and rooted in retail, this video tour app gives users a simple, cool way to explore homes and also reduces the anxiety many agents have about creating listing videos
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 13
Inman Review: VoxDirect makes text marketing simple
Opinion
A 'MailChimp' for text marketing, VoxDirect is a mobile app for both major operating systems, helping agents schedule and leverage text messaging for lead capture and nurture
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 11
Inman Review: Agent on Duty simplifies local home search
Opinion
Agent on Duty is an app for finding homes and agents, and has some big names to compete against. It could carve out a niche for mid-market and bilingual agents with its support for 8 languages
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 4