So Meta: Propy offers certification in virtual world real estate
Propy's course announcement is aligned with two well-known independent brokerages, The Agency and Brown Harris Stevens, announcing Metaverse initiatives
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 15
Propy unveils new avatars for the crypto-savvy real estate agent
The images, sold as unique digital tokens called NFTs, can be used on social media to market real estate agents to the crypto community
by Daniel Houston Sep 27
Buyers are still competing. Here's how to best help them
Opinion
Everyone understands a buyer can get cold feet or buyer’s remorse in a changing market, so demonstrating commitment is paramount
by Mark Choey Jul 1
Propy launches new blockchain-based title and escrow product
The technology should bring transactions closer to the 'click-to-close' experience many real estate players have been chasing for years. It is available in 3 states with plans of expansion
by Jim Dalrymple II May 19
7 practical ways real estate's biggest innovators are capitalizing on NFTs
Non-fungible tokens are all the rage in the financial industry right now, and are making their way into real estate in new and surprising ways. Trendsetters shared a few ideas with Inman
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 13
Florida home listed for $650K in proof-of-concept crypto auction
Ownership of the home will be transferred using a unique blockchain token — known as an NFT — that can be held in a crypto wallet
by Daniel Houston Jan 31
Crypto in real estate: How new tech may affect contracts, transactions
Shortly after facilitating a transaction with cryptocurrency, Propy CEO Natalia Karayaneva discussed the technology's future at Inman Connect
by Daniel Houston Jun 17
The digital transaction is great — but mortgage tech still needs work
It's easier than ever to complete a transaction without ever meeting in-person, but the mortgage lending process is one pain point in which multiple agents have aired grievances
Businessmen exchanging money on the street
Venture capitalist Tim Draper, an early backer of Tesla and Skype, has invested an undisclosed amount in the blockchain transaction startup
Berkshire Hathaway
The tech accelerator program from Second Century Ventures is now operating in the US, Canada, Australia and UK
by Patrick Kearns Mar 9
'You cannot buy that purple toilet': Curbio wins NAR pitch battle
Curbio, which renovates homes for sellers and gets paid at closing, was one of 14 contestants to go head-to-head in a 'Pitch Battle' hosted by Second Century Ventures
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 22
Why agents need to become relevant after the transaction
In an industry focused on creating a more streamlined transaction, the power of the agent needs to be realized after the transaction too, panelist at Inman Connect say
by Patrick Kearns Jul 24
Top companies bet on Inman Connect Las Vegas
Why sponsors are more excited than ever to reach top performers at this summer’s event
by Lauren Walker Jun 19
NAR's VC arm invests in blockchain transaction startup
Propy aims to create an Amazon-like homebuying and selling experience online and allow consumers to pay with cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin
by Patrick Kearns Jun 10
Broker agent technology social media computers
Big companies like Compass and Keller Williams often grab headlines for their technology, but some smaller independent brokerages refuse to be left behind
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 26