Agent-developed office productivity app WhoHub hits the mark
Intended to reduce emails, centralize office resources, and empower office connections, WhoHub is a simple, branded alternative to larger-scale platforms like Slack or Facebook's Workplace.
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 10
Toyota's mobility-minded city of the future to break ground next year
Announced at CES 2020, the Japanese carmaker will work with the Danish architect behind 2 World Trade Center and Google's US headquarters to build a hydrogen-fueled city designed around mobility and sustainable architecture
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 9
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
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
Top-producing Ohio brokerage hires ShelterZoom for transaction management
ShelterZoom's promise of all-digital blockchain transactions remains vague, but its transaction management software attracted the attention of billion-dollar BHHS Pro of Mason, Ohio
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 20
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
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
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
Almost 5 years later, Studeo still tells great listing stories
First reviewed in 2015, Studeo continues to offer agents, teams and brokerages a powerful way to tell marketing stories with new automated, MLS-integrated feature
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 19
Wilted curb appeal? Try Tilly's online landscape design services
Tilly was founded by 4 high school friends who use the web, smartphones and landscape architecture insight to stage and revamp exteriors from anywhere
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 15
Localize gives NYC buyers machine learning plus hyperlocal lifestyle: Tech Review
Home search is led by 'Hunter,' a mobile search automation assistant that heavily incorporates hyperlocal lifestyle amenities and community benefits with its machine learning and long-range nurture capabilities
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 15
National reach and layers of beautiful real estate data make TopHap tops in knowing your market: Tech Review
The one-time California app for understanding everything about a real estate market is now national, and smarter than ever
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 8
Opendoor needs agents more than agents need Opendoor
Opinion
Opendoor and its cast of clones have put one more nail in the coffin of traditional agency
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 14