This broker-owned website toolkit builds SEO-focused websites for agents
IDXSEO is a website building toolkit for agents and brokers who want to build their own IDX and RETS-compliant website
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 3
Manage every deal and dollar with complete accounting solution AcctFusion
Opinion
AcctFusion doesn't require any third-party products to manage every penny that enters and leaves a brokerage. It includes e-checks, unlimited commission structures and easy integration with popular transaction solutions, if desired
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 2
Is Firepoint lit? The CRM and website provider packs heat
Opinion
Designed by agents to offer brokers and teams the best part of a technology support system, its deep lead assignment controls and reporting mechanisms are a dream
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 27
Stocking stuffers: A few of my favorite (and not-so-favorite) things from 2019
Opinion
From smart-home products to bad lead providers, here's a short list of what I hope to find in my stocking on Christmas morning
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 22
Finding new business from old leads, a second look at RE/MAX's First
Opinion
We reviewed First in 2017. It has since gone mobile-only and encourages users to uncover new business from existing contacts and by keeping a pulse on the flow of the market
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 20
Referrals, not leads, are the heart of Buffini & Company's CRM
This smart, relationship-driven solution centers on referrals instead of the race to add more features or earn unqualified online leads
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 20
PhotoPerfect app has some highlights and some low points
With so many options available to agents, the app makes some strong, yet unjustified, claims about its image quality. But there are a few bright spots
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 13
10 tech products we loved in 2019
Opinion
In a year of acquisitions, swelling venture capital investments and heated industry debate about technology's place, 10 products managed to rise above the noise to stay focused on agents and innovation
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 11
Want to reach buyers in your listings? Ask Alexa to open Realty Voice
A new player in the voice-activated internet space for real estate, Realty Voice can be placed in listings to help buyers learn more and sellers hear market updates from their agent.
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 6
Global iBuyers? A one-click close? Tech trends to watch for in 2020
Venture capital and real estate tech leaders share their technology predictions for 2020
by Patrick Kearns Dec 5
Lead mining and coaching app First unveils income-tracking feature
This 4-star rated app is centered on existing networks rather than fresh leads. The new feature called Personal Network Efficiency lets agents know how much money they are winning (and losing) in their database
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 3
Digital advertiser Audience Town gets powered by seed money, new staff
The company's programmatic advertising services receive boost from MathCapital and two new executives for development of user-interfaces and APIs
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 3
Zipi and SkySlope cooperate to build business app
Zipi's API powers the creation of a proof-of-concept application for users of each product to ensure transactions and back-end data are always in-sync
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 2
Reduce escrow friction with Majordomo's post-inspection platform
Home inspections cause more hassles than they're often worth. Majordomo's quick prioritization of repairs, pricing models and other tools can get you to closing sooner
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 26
Proptech investor platform Entera secures $7.5M funding round
Entera plans to use the capital to expand its footprint, reach new investors and continue to build out its tech team
by Patrick Kearns Nov 25