Reasi's digital escrow is industry's best example of blockchain use
Product of New York's MetaProp incubator cleverly integrates blockchain in super-sharp escrow management tool for brokers
by Craig C. Rowe May 10
Why eXp’s top tech exec joined flat-fee rival Redefy
Scott Petronis left eXp Realty after 2 years to join a Colorado-headquartered discount brokerage. He says if the industry doesn’t refocus on consumers, it’s in for a ‘rude awakening’
by Patrick Kearns May 8
Smart home stock Nest thermostat
The latter's platform allows tenants to control smart appliances and will be integrated into the former's digital rental and utilities payment app
by Patrick Kearns May 7
Atlanta, Georgia
The seed round will help spread around the cost of qualified housing and incentivize property owners to participate
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 19
The essential guide to Wall Street and real estate
Wall Street and venture capitalists are pouring fortunes into everything from real estate tech companies to single family rentals
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 8
A digital overlay of a city
They've got the data at their fingertips. They're the captain of the transaction — but don't forget they still need you to navigate
by Bill Lyons Nov 29
What do new proptech companies have in store for real estate agents?
Real estate tech funding reached $2.7B last month, most since 2017
Driven by massive rounds in Opendoor and Compass, rising proptech market soared 132% in September
by Patrick Kearns Oct 8
MetaProp moves into the big time with $40M fund
Accelerator and venture capital firm will make 40 new investments in real estate tech with its new fund
by Emma Hinchliffe Jun 19
Money dollar bills
Investments will range from several hundred thousand to more than a million dollars
Seattle Space Needle at night
Catch up on all the news from Zillow's entrance into the iBuyer market
by Patrick Kearns Apr 16
Top Chicago brokerage @properties launches self-updating CMA tool
CMA uses real-time listing data from the local MLS
by Patrick Kearns Jan 8
The Inman Files: Who is getting rich in real estate?
Opinion
With billions of dollars up for grabs, you'd expect a better industry showing on the Forbes 400
by Brad Inman Oct 18
The Inman Files: Ending 155 years of real estate scams
Opinion
How digital authentication tools -- though invasive -- will prevent fraud before it happens
by Brad Inman Oct 6
The Inman Files: Don't wait for Opendoor to eat your lunch
Opinion
What's a traditional broker to do?
by Brad Inman Sep 27