Meet the outmatched agents living through a post-deadline ordeal
Most real estate professionals say little has changed since new commission rules went into effect in August. But for a smaller group, the changes have unleashed a completely different experience
by Daniel Houston Sep 30
Unrepresented buyers need options like Shay: Tech Review
Resourceful real estate consumers deserve better options, especially if they've been through the process a time or two
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 20
Place acquires all-inclusive platform Livian
The 2 platforms have been growing on the same trajectory at Keller Williams for more than a decade, and during this challenging time in the industry, it made sense to combine forces
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 19
Era Ventures launches record-breaking $88M real estate fund
Clelia Warburg Peters, Era Ventures' founder, is the first woman to raise an initial fund of this size in the real estate category. The fund will distribute capital across various stages of innovation
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 18
Tongo's agent-focused finance app ready for market
A new solution to help brokers administer financial benefits to agents is now available from Tongo, a company that 'builds financial products that cater to the needs of the commission economy'
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 17
Rental investment app Doorvest acquires competitor Getaway
Both companies help investors find, lease-up and simplify the acquisition of rental property. Getaway's conduits to financing options will help Doorvest launch its mortgage product
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 10
Agents say business as usual since Aug. 17 — but signs of strain ahead
While most reported normal activity in the weeks after the commission rules took effect, some saw an uptick in listing clients refusing to pay buyers' fees, new Inman Intel Index results show
by Daniel Houston Sep 9
A real estate agent talking to someone behind crime scene tape to signify top safety tips for real estate agents in 2025.
Tether RE is a smart, feature-rich way for agents to stay safe on the job, an issue that still isn't given enough attention
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 6
Why onsite management will remain essential to multifamily
Good property managers build relationships and communities, and that's something no app can do, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes
by Michael Zaransky Sep 4
Real estate agents lament dud of a summer: Client Pipeline Tracker
Buyers failed to bite this summer despite falling mortgage rates. It has agents as down as they've been all year heading into the NAR settlement era, according to Intel's Client Pipeline Tracker
by Daniel Houston Sep 2
Where listings are bouncing back — and where they're not: Intel
Agents are having very different experiences in the Midwest compared to the coastal South. Intel breaks down 2 years of Realtor.com data to get to the bottom of this split market
by Daniel Houston Aug 26
Pre-list market insight underpins Lynn's agent pitch: Tech Review
Lynn's value prop rests on owners publishing their home to its user community for feedback on potential market value
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 23
Nominations close soon for Inman’s inaugural AI Awards
The public nomination period for Inman’s AI Awards closes Sept. 6. Until then, all members of the Inman community are invited to nominate AI visionaries for consideration
by Inman Aug 21
Shay unveils 'self-representation platform for homebuyers'
'Homebuyers finally have greater visibility and control over how much they pay their real estate agent': Shay founder Peter Jeffrey
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 19
Tech companies that could smooth out a rough 2024
Opinion
In what's turning out to be a pivotal year for real estate, a few software companies have emerged to speed up search, improve internal operations, build custom apps, improve sales skills and more
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 16