Anyone deftly bridges consumer experience gap: Tech Review
As NAR, Zillow, Compass and the MLS community bicker, the consumer is being shown a way to do without them
by Craig C. Rowe May 9
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
Final Offer buys North American operations of Openn Negotiation
The acquisition will allow Final Offer, a platform for managing and negotiating offers, to provide a 'transparent and straightforward experience when buying and selling a home,' executives said
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 10
Mosaik is peak client experience, the ideal agent productivity solution: Tech Review
Opinion
Mosaik is the third product of late to put a true emphasis on the client experience, a trend finally being seen as critical because of a number of macro-consumer movement
by Craig C. Rowe May 26
Beagel's custom offer management is more than it promises: Tech Review
Opinion
The company aims to be a deeply integrated software partner leading with an in-browser open offer solution that allows buyers to bid on homes and agents to manage the process
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 17
Final Offer adds pre-MLS marketing: Tech Review Update
Opinion
Amid the Clear Cooperation debate, company adds option to share 'coming soon' listings among brokerage networks
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 28
Jointly transaction management evolves: Tech Review Update
Almost 4 years into its tenure, it's a nimble, smart solution to manage the people, dates and data business depends on
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 15
Buyers are still competing. Here's how to best help them
Opinion
Everyone understands a buyer can get cold feet or buyer’s remorse in a changing market, so demonstrating commitment is paramount
by Mark Choey Jul 1
Technology-first broker Prevu is more than its message: Tech Review
Opinion
While the team at Prevu uses Expedia and Carvana to describe its approach, to me it's closer to the consumer insurance industry's move to shed its suit-and-tie, bureaucratic reputation with online quotes, service and mobile experiences
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 4
OfferForm hits target in goal to turn over offer creation to buyers: Tech Review
Opinion
The software was built in response to the often redundant and very tedious task of creating offers, a process made even worse in fast-paced markets, like Bend, OR, where the company's founders reside
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 24
Instashowing launches offer management tool InstaOffers
InstaOffers helps reduce the confusion of multiple offer submission channels that stems from the industry having no single standard for accepting and considering offers
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 25
Largest MLS relaunches 'submit offer' tool after broker pushback
California Regional MLS disabled Glide Offers integration with listing pages after Compass' acquisition but has now re-enabled it with the choice to opt out
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 13
Instashowing spends investment on buyer tour, offer submission tools
The software that rolled out on the heels of Zillow's ShowingTime deal added features for buyer tours and submitting offers, and it launched single sign-on for MLS accounts
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 21
Inman Review: Ribbon puts a bow on a unique package of fintech and proptech
Opinion
Ribbon helps buyers buy before they sell, rescues bad deals and gives first-time buyers a way to win deals in what might be the industry's first hybrid fintech-proptech application
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 23