Artificial intelligence roused real estate amid a big year for proptech
Technology roared to life in 2023, sending a current of excitement across brokerages, MLSs and the vendors who serve both. But it was AI's rapid acceleration that drove the narrative this year
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 28
Azibo, Fello, Cloze among Inman's best-reviewed proptech of 2023
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AI fueled the biggest trends in proptech this year, but so did efforts to put the consumer first, tech critic Craig Rowe writes. Check out the dozens of products that received his highest praise in 2023
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 28
AsterKey makes proof-of-funds easier, more secure: Tech Review
AsterKey is a fintech app that can produce a secure, verified proof of funds letter while greatly minimizing the risk of exposure or fraud
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 22
HomeScout resurfaces with the acquisition of Trinity Oak Partners
HomeScout, a real estate technology company for agents and mortgage professionals, has acquired Trinity Oak Partners, a lead-gen service with existing ties to a number of brokerages
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 21
For nearly half a century, Saul Klein has been a tech pioneer, evangelist
In the most recent edition of his Snapshot series, Brandon Doyle talks to Saul Klein about being at the forefront of technology and internet adoption in the residential real estate industry
by Brandon Doyle Dec 19
Lone Wolf's marketing center released, 1st 'new gen' product
'Right now, the real estate industry doesn’t need promises — it needs proof that providers can deliver the software it needs for the future.' - Lone Wolf CEO Jimmy Kelly
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 10
Welcome Homes launches new tools in bid to ease housing crunch
Welcome Homes, a hybrid homebuilder and proptech company, announced its new 'Make-an-Offer' module and an artificial intelligence-backed land analysis report on Wednesday
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 8
RealScout Pro+ is company's 'most significant update since launch'
The new release is highlighted by Auto Nurture, a functionality that will automate outreach efforts to new and previous CRM entries as the industry trudges through a multi-faceted slowdown
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 24
TheQwikFix aims to repair the post-inspection process: Tech Review
Clients can be added to the workflow, which categorizes inspection reports by major system for easy digestion
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 13
RentSpree's new reporting feature offers renters a credit boost
The new tool, Credit Builder, allows credit reporting institution TransUnion to consider rental payments when its algorithms build credit scores
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 6
Listing Toolkit by Realtor.com is a surprisingly valuable, lightweight marketing solution: Tech Review
With smart integrations and a modern, low learning curve, this listing-first marketing application is a great way to win more listings for the agent seeking a lightweight, streamlined solution
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 6
CoreLogic mobile MLS-Touch app available to 1M real estate agents
MLS-Touch provides connections to 4 home showing solutions driven by the data of each MLS in which it's active. It can be deployed by MLSs that don't use Matrix, CoreLogic’s listing solution
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 22
Corva does a lot of what you already do — but the bones are good: Tech Review
While it calls itself a transaction management app, there's more to Corva than its marketing pitch depicts, and almost as much room for improvement
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 22
Mobile-first marketing standout Rechat emphasizes collaboration, strategy: Tech Review
Rechat does a lot of what a lot of other apps do separately, consolidating a tech-stack for tech-savvy brokers wanting to provide a single point solution for lead nurture, brand-building, sales support and lightweight deal management.
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 8
Latch to rebrand as Door.com next year as new 'James' app rolls out
Three months after Ring founder Jamie Siminoff became CEO, Latch will be reborn as Door.com, in part to leverage its acquisition of Honest Day's Work, according to an announcement on Tuesday
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 6