Lone Wolf rolls out 'Buyer's Agent Club' amid commission confusion
In light of buyer representation mandates, the program will focus on training, software access and strategic resources to help agents communicate value using tools within Lone Wolf's ecosystem
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 23
GreenLite's permitting software approved, earns $28.5M Series A
Real estate developers incessantly stymied by bureaucracy take solace in the growth of technology-driven private party solutions for municipal permitting
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 17
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
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
Kathleen Lappe named Innovator of the Year at NAR's iOi Summit
DirectOffer was inspired by the notion that everyone should be able to compete for homes on equal ground and that the industry needs to do more to enable that
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 5
Consumers empowered by Revive's free AI renovation analysis
Everyone can now envision their home value after Revive announced its AI-based pre-sale reno analysis will be free to consumers. The company compared the effort to Zillow's Zestimate
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 3
Proptexx gives buyers a fresh look at listings: Tech Review
An interactive pop-up lets users instantly remodel a room in any listing with AI-based interior design tools
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 30
HomeStack, API Nation to power up tech stacks
When apps talk, business gets done. Both companies specialize in making software collaborate, and now each will benefit from their unique approaches to bettering business
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 23
Inside Real Estate, RE/MAX, LLC extend software partnership
'These combined solutions will help elevate their consumer experience, unlock opportunities for greater agent productivity, and drive more efficiency for their franchisees' — IRE's Alissa Harper
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 22
Thumbtack pins new product on task management for homeowners
The co-branded experience lets licensed professionals deliver an intuitive workflow for task management, from moving company provisioning to room renovation
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 21
ReAlpha's 'super app' dangles commission-free buyer agency
In addition to an AI-based home search, the application will not charge a commission for its use by a homebuyer, and includes human intervention and suport by a licensed sales professional
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 20
Chicago's Dream Town automates buyer agency with CRM integration
As the industry grapples with best practices on how to deliver and execute new settlement-required buyer agency forms, one independent has already made it part of its in-house software
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 20
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
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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
Now in beta, Eden's AI home search aims to upend 'Big Search'
Agents can use Eden to compete for business with affordability, a unique advantage in a market that may soon find buyers having to pay directly for representation
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 9