Will open offers platform Doorsey change home sales? It could, yes
Opinion
The intent behind Doorsey is to make the deal more transparent, to put it all up on the table so the entire open market can see what they're competing for
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 28
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
Can collaborative app Zenlist weaken the MLS grip on search? Tech Review
Opinion
Zenlist is unique in that, within certain markets, it combines local public property feeds with pre-market with private listings and when available, in-office exclusives
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 21
Marketproof helps real estate data flex its market muscle: Tech Review
Opinion
Marketproof is software that helps agents, lenders and investors understand how urban market data affects industry trends and performance
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 14
Top Trending Agent is a search portal for the best agents and their luxury listings: Tech Review
Opinion
TTA agents benefit from one of the best-designed web profiles the industry has to offer. Its flexibility, user experience and overall aesthetic lend immediate credibility to the agents being searched for by potential buyers and sellers
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 3
TopHap continues to better how the industry can use data
The blending of public and private data is now a part of every great proptech solution on the market. It can be molded to fit into any number of business use cases — so many, in fact, that using it to merely find names of possible buyers seems pedestrian
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 20
HAR's ShowingSmart is the latest entry in the race to replace ShowingTime: Tech Review
Opinion
ShowingSmart is a software solution for scheduling showings and arranging buyer tours developed for members of the Houston Association of Realtors
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 17
DirectOffer brings new ideas to consumer search and listing marketing: Tech Review
DirectOffer took a common concept in sales (showing the competitive landscape) and found a unique way to put it in front of the market
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 13
Engage more leads with top-of-funnel Aiva: Tech Review
Opinion
We all know way too much time is spent trying to qualify ghosts. Thankfully, that is why this category of software exists, and more agents should find a way to leverage technology to win online business
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 2
With a growing user base and mission to keep agents working, UnlockdBox lets you share the hustle: Tech Review
Help new agents thrive and your bottom line reach new heights with an app built to outsource critical daily business tasks
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 7
Showingly proves itself a comprehensive tool for showing property: Tech review
Companies seeking to organize and track consumer interest in their listings could realize benefits in using this app, as could MLSs seeking an alternative software in this category to offer members
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 1
Inman Review: Hate writing listing descriptions? Agently's AI can help
Opinion
There are plenty of dismal writing efforts that somehow make it into the marketplace (sorry, it's true). So, if you're willing to admit you're part of the problem, Agently can help you look like a better writer to your sellers
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 27
Inman Review: Can iBuyers get you leads? They can with Zoodealio
Opinion
Not quite an iBuyer, Zoodealio does in some instances buy a seller's home, but the software's experience is clearly developed around getting agents more listing leads
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 23
Two years in, here's why real estate workflow app Shaker is so good: Tech Review
Opinion
Workflow management app Shaker is one of the few mobile apps on the market with a strict focus on managing deals for teams, but manages to always keep the consumer feeling like the most important person in the room
by Craig C. Rowe May 28
ProperSign is another step toward fully digital transactions
Opinion
Built by the one-time CTO of a title due diligence firm, ProperSign will help real estate take another step toward 100% digital deal-making
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 4