Moving hub Relocator's intentions are good, but the competition's are better: Tech Review
Opinion
Yes, discounts are good, but that doesn't do anything in terms of making Relocator a better alternative for agents to offer moving services
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 8
5 insights on what's next for real estate technology
These experts are shaping the future of real estate technology
by Inman Dec 8
Ownly builds partner network to Shopify new construction sales
The virtual home buying platform secured deals with a leading online mortgage company in Canada, called Homewise, and another with HonestDoor, a home valuation provider
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 16
Fintech Stake rolls out program for landlords to help struggling tenants
Among other offerings, Stake1 is designed to track a tenant's financial activity with the intent of using on-time payments as a mechanism to improve credit rating
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 1
Nester pulls the curtain back on your buyer's housing costs: Tech Review
Opinion
Using existing MLS, public data and when needed, user input, Nester generates a series of colorful, cogent cost reports that detail what it takes to manage a house from years 1-5, 6-10 and beyond
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 28
Prevu acquires lending assets of shuttered competitor Reali
Technology-forward real estate brokerage Prevu has acquired the remaining lending service assets of its collapsed West Coast competitor, San Mateo, California-based Reali
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 26
Talk to more people, land more leads with SignMore: Tech Review
Opinion
Whether paid for or earned, every lead is expensive, and services like SignMore, especially when backed by sharp tech and a solid strategy, can help ensure the money you're spending on getting business ends up producing a return
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 14
RentSpree, SentriLock link up on software services for renters
RentSpree wants to expand through partnerships, relying on a number of already established industry partners bettering the way people rent and the agents that deliver those processes
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 12
MoveEasy's latest update makes the livin' easy
Relocation clearinghouse MoveEasy has added a powerful and relatively hands-off module to keep homeowners engaged between moves. It will be available in early October, the company says
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 29
ESentry app simplifies open house-to-CRM connectivity: Tech Review
Opinion
The focus on user experience is immediately evident, as the app greatly shrinks the process of a setting up and open house and finding out more about who is coming to see the home
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 16
ShowingTeam helps brokers, agents share work in emerging app category
Opinion
While I'm certain the team behind the company, all agents, are absolutely concerned with user safety, I'd like to see the software in some way integrate into its showing functionality beyond best practices documentation
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 2
WATCH: Demand for speed and access has tech moving forward
Pandemic-spurred access to technology in the transaction continues to fuel consumer demand for more seamless ways of doing business, speakers at Inman Connect Las Vegas said
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 18
Cutting expenses is critical. 10 steps for auditing your tech stack
As the market shifts, it's important to make every penny count. That starts with getting the most out of your current tech budget
by Bernice Ross Aug 17
DropOffer launches off-market buying solution in 6 new markets
DropOffer's app provides data on existing homes for agents and buyers to leverage when approaching off-market sellers and it gives buyers an alternative to what's on the open market
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 16
The 5-star apps that can better your business
The business you have in the future starts with the bushiness you do today. Take the necessary time to learn how technology will better you as an agent
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 10