The deal is digital: A guide to handling it online from lead to close
The fax machine is finally put to rest. With the onset of e-closing platforms and RON, the real estate sales cycle is 100% online, mobile and in the cloud. Here's a quick list of vendors for each phase of the deal
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 17
Mobile app Yaza geo-tags video content for listings and lifestyles
Opinion
Made for the iPhone, Yaza automatically maps every place you record a video, making it an ideal technology for property tours and neighborhood marketing
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 17
BoxBrownie releases native 360-degree tour platform
Award-winning image editing and marketing company has grown rapidly by editing others' work. Its new immersive tour product can be created with minimal imagery using affordable cameras and published in 24 hours
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 8
Chime speeds release of Facebook, YouTube livestreaming tools
The agent operating system has developed streaming tools for Facebook Live and YouTube and released them ahead of schedule in response to the COVID-19 market reduction of face-to-face business
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 3
Transactly raises $3M to boost outsourced transaction coordination
With a total of $4.7M raised in 2 years, the company is aiming to win the market for outsourced transaction coordination. While its software can be used for free by agents and brokerages, the company charges for use of a designated transaction coordination
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 31
A simple way to get eyes on your listing during uncertain times
Amid coronavirus fears, this tried-and-true piece of tech can help real estate agents continue showing homes while staying safe
by Lee Davenport Mar 10
Sotheby's International Realty breaks its own sales record — again
The combined sales volume of the owned brokerages and franchise network of Sotheby's International Realty topped $114 billion globally, according to the company's own metrics
by Patrick Kearns Mar 5
EXCLUSIVE: Engel & Völkers launches new agent app
The company launched a new proprietary platform to help agents manage their databases, track deals and more
by Patrick Kearns Mar 2
MoxiWorks launches M Suite for luxury brokerages and agents
The marketing and business software company has launched M Suite, a series of products designed for independent brokerages who target high-dollar listings and urban luxury
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 2
BridgeMLS to offer members voice services via Voiceter Pro
Voiceter Pro has partnered with a number of MLSs around the country and now has added Northern California's influential bridgeMLS to its lineup. Members can use both Google and Amazon smart speakers
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 27
CRS Data updates tax tools for MLS partners
The tax data platform has released new tools and services for its MLS partner product. Updates feature enriched tax maps, comp searches and prospecting tools
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 27
PlanetRE to release lifestyle consumer-search app
Consumer-facing, agent-branded app is based on planetRE's CRM and transaction management products, and it includes SOC 2-compliant e-signature tools for mobile agreements and documentation
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 18
Proptechs Firepoint and Realvolve merge
The newly formed proptech company — yet to be named — was in the works for about a year, a bond that formed over shared philosophies. Dave Crumby, Realvolve, will serve as CEO and Gabe Cordova, Firepoint, as president 
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 12
Here's a first look at Keller Williams' consumer app
With national MLS and lifestyle search capabilities, the app is just getting started in its pursuit to both help agents stay connected with their databases and compete with home search mammoths
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 3
Convert and converse, with Verse
Opinion
Once Agentology, Verse tackles lead cultivation via text, voice, or email, and uses a combination of automated and human interaction
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 31