AI property management startup MeetElise raises $23.5M in Series B
The new funds will go toward hiring, product expansion and the company's movement into adjacent verticals. In total, MeetElise has raised $32 million in funding
Rental lead engagement features drive value, potential of Zuma: Tech Review
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Developed to turn leads into tours, Zuma also works in unison with many of the apartment industry's lead generation platforms, such as Apartment List, Zillow and Apartments.com
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 6
Lessen hits unicorn status with $170M Series B
The new funding pushes Lessen into 'unicorn' status, meaning its valuation has topped $1B. It's the second industry player in November to earn the title
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 1
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The funding round will help the rental homeownership startup add hires, expand into new Sun Belt markets and invest in its product and technology, according to an announcement
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 22
Rental lead converter Zuma emerges from beta, raises $6.7M
The software flattens traditional lead qualification and follow-up processes using on-demand engagement methods to qualify prospects as leads, arrange appointments and determine best practices for ongoing lead nurture
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 19
Don't punt on real estate investing: San Francisco 49ers placekicker
Ex-NFL placekicker Doug Brien, now of Mynd, and Gary Beasley of Roofstock told Inman Connect Las Vegas guests they should feel confident investing in single-family rentals
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 28
Staffing and recruitment among top challenges for property managers in 2021
74% of respondents to a National Apartment Association survey said HR, staffing and recruitment issues were one of their top 3 challenges this year
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 18
4 features every property management platform should have
Choosing the right property management platform can make all the difference in putting you ahead of the competition while helping you foster more meaningful relationships with your clients
by Sachin Latawa Sep 7
3 tips to become a local real estate market expert
Become the unofficial mayor of your neighborhood and assert your market dominance with in-depth local knowledge and all-in commitment
by Mark Choey Sep 2
6 reasons teams should get into property management
Property management expands your network, your database and ultimately, your business. Teams of the future will offer more services — and you can be sure property management will be one of them
Institutional investors are coming for the short-term rental market
Experts say the transition for institutions is 'inevitable' and that it may ultimately bring a few perks, like lower pricing and more inventory, to short-term rental guests
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 24
'It’s creating a nightmare': Agents, landlords bristle at new eviction ban
Real estate industry professionals argued that the latest eviction moratorium hurts small time landlords and leads to renters piling up debt
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 4
Apartment listings startup raises $22M as it prepares to double staff
Wisconsin-based company Rentable aims to hire new employees and keep up with rising demand after securing a new round of funding
by Daniel Houston Aug 3
Meet the 2 agents on California's gubernatorial recall election ballot
Agents David Bramante (R) and Kevin Paffrath (D) both made the ballot, and they are hoping for the chance to make their mark on California politics
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 22
Freshly licensed? 10 tips for getting the most out of your career
Money, satisfaction, enjoyment — here’s how to have a more gratifying career
by Christy Murdock Jul 7