OJO acquires The LEAD Syndicate, rebrands around Movoto
The acquisition will help OJO launch Lever by Movoto, which the company describes as an all-in-one technology platform for individual agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 12
After years of hype, the all-in-one platform remains elusive
Inman's first-ever Intel technology survey suggests that industry members are more likely to assemble their own solutions rather than use a single, comprehensive technology platform
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 26
First American's PRISM platform evolving beyond title insurance
After paymints.io deal, First American is evaluating additional third-party integrations to simplify transactions from point of sale to handing over the keys
by Matt Carter Nov 18
Why you should consider going beyond typical team offerings
Opinion
A real estate platform as a service creates a robust consumer-facing business that also offers a streamlined experience for agents and their clients, no matter where they are
Compass acquires title and escrow software startup Modus
The 60-person team behind the closing services startup will join Compass to bolster the latter's goal to build an end-to-end platform for real estate
by Patrick Kearns Oct 5
Compass is on a hiring spree to meet increasing market demand
After laying off nearly 375 staffers in March, the company has more than 160 openings. It tells Inman that it's a sign of the returning market
by Patrick Kearns Jun 23
Keller Williams debuts long-anticipated consumer app today
Released Wednesday, the app features a portal-like search option and integrates directly into Keller Williams tech platform for agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 19
Luxury California brokerage Willis Allen launches new tech platform
The platform is called WAREhouse and is meant to help agents be more productive and nimble in a changing world
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 17
NRT launches new automated marketing platform
Prospect Square can compile market reports, send emails and newsletters, and is designed to help agents solidify their position as local experts
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 12
Florida indie brokerage unveils agent tech platform, plans expansion
Mainframe Real Estate CEO Sean Frank says his Orlando-based brokerage's new Automated Back End (ABE) is nimbler than larger national competitors
by Jim Dalrymple II May 8
Don't believe Keller Williams is a tech company? Think again
Opinion
The next round of platform wars will be won by the companies that nail the end-to-end consumer experience
by Bernice Ross May 8
What you need to know about platforms — and why they matter
Platforms offer a chance to streamline slow and costly processes, Keller Williams' Adi Pavlovic said at ICNY
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 1
Connect the Sessions: ICNY's Data Track explores MLSs, platforms, emerging tech and more
Learn why 'the consumer is looking for an all-inclusive experience'
by Inman Dec 4
Coming to America: 6 things Purplebricks needs to know about U.S. real estate
Opinion

U.K. hybrid brokerage Purplebricks charges consumers a set fee to “instruct to sell” — for us Yanks, that means list a home with an agent. The company has expanded to Australia, and now it’s raising funds to bring its tech-based model to the U.S. in the second half of 2017.

by Chris Rediger May 10
4 real estate hacks I can't live without
That I didn't know existed 4 years ago
by Hillary Rinehart Jul 26