Mobile app Yaza geo-tags video content for listings and lifestyles
Opinion
Made for the iPhone, Yaza automatically maps every place you record a video, making it an ideal technology for property tours and neighborhood marketing
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 17
KW's consumer search app delivers on multiple fronts
Gary Keller's declaration of becoming a tech company will never be technically correct, but in terms of offering agents smart tools to better their business, the company is delivering. The KW app is the latest proof.
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 13
PlanetRE to release lifestyle consumer-search app
Consumer-facing, agent-branded app is based on planetRE's CRM and transaction management products, and it includes SOC 2-compliant e-signature tools for mobile agreements and documentation
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 18
MyPlanit continues to impress with new features
Opinion
With its latest features that include client-contextual hot sheets and auto-mileage trackers, the app is still worthy of its 5∂-star rating
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 18
Why agents should be wary of their brokerage's mobile apps
Opinion
Brokerages are rushing to arm agents with the latest tools and to get closer to the consumer. But what happens to the data when you leave? Be mindful of who owns your consumer data and leads.
by Kevin Kauffman Feb 17
Finding new business from old leads, a second look at RE/MAX's First
Opinion
We reviewed First in 2017. It has since gone mobile-only and encourages users to uncover new business from existing contacts and by keeping a pulse on the flow of the market
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 20
PhotoPerfect app has some highlights and some low points
With so many options available to agents, the app makes some strong, yet unjustified, claims about its image quality. But there are a few bright spots
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 13
Lead mining and coaching app First unveils income-tracking feature
This 4-star rated app is centered on existing networks rather than fresh leads. The new feature called Personal Network Efficiency lets agents know how much money they are winning (and losing) in their database
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 3
Brivity emphasizes follow-up and automation, starting with its websites
Opinion
Ben Kinney assembled a number of technology acquistions into what is now called Brivity, a business lifecycle platform for teams that's heavy on follow-up and lead nurture. But is it the category's clear winner?
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 27
New AR tour app from Sparkout raises questions about the tech
Opinion
New bleeding-edge augmented reality home tour app from Sparkout raises more questions about the technology's role in the industry than it does about the home being viewed
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 30
People on smartphones mobile phones
Text smarter and faster with an iPhone app that saves templates for 2-tap marketing and responses
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 20
Remine's $30M is being put to good use
Opinion
Recently infused with cash, Remine has upgraded its interface, introduced new agent tools and is seeing quick adoption of its mobile version
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 12
Keller Williams' award-winning voice-activated app, Kelle, gets local
Inman’s Innovator of The Year releases ‘Kelle Snaps,’ a new feature that shares Nextdoor-driven hyperlocal market reports
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 9
3 real estate tech trends to keep an eye on in 2018
Opinion
A look at the next big leaps in the technologies affecting the real estate industry
by Christy Murdock Dec 28
Keycafe hubs convert shops, bars and delis into key storage
Wall-mounted drop boxes with touch-screen access panels are popping up in big cities
by Britt Chester Oct 19