NAR REACH's new class of Down Under proptechs largest yet
Introduced in 2019, the Australia and New Zealand REACH program is Second Century Venture’s longest running international technology incubation and mentorship effort
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 12
NAR opens application window for REACH tech accelerator
The National Association of Realtors' for-profit venture capital arm, Second Century Ventures, runs the program. Applications are due by Jan. 31
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Opinion
Broker Teresa Boardman writes that consumers and agents at large have the wrong information and the wrong idea about NAR, especially in the wake of its sexual harassment scandal
by Teresa Boardman Sep 11
Revive's AI-upgrade improves post-remodel valuations
Computer vision can scan photos of an entire market and use what it learns to create quality and condition benchmarks according to a specific submarket and price range
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 6
Productive.ai wins NAR Pitch Battle
Joseph Wihbey, Productive.ai's COO and head of product, took a different approach than everyone else in his pitch: he simulated a phone call with a potential client to show what the tool can do
NAR reveals 12 new startups vying for iOi Summit 'Pitch Battle' crown
Highnote, Instacard and ListAssist are among the startups the National Association of Realtors has tapped for its annual 'Pitch Battle' later this month in Miami, according to an announcement
Location! Location! Funding! Local Logic lands $13M in Series B round
'With an increasingly complex real estate market, our proprietary insights have become crucial in understanding location's impact on ROI' - Local Logic's Vincent-Charles Hodder
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 2
Zavvie rolls out power buyer services to mortgage lenders
After debuting a power buyer program for real estate brokerages in February, zavvie now has power buyer partnerships with 30 mortgage lenders in 9 states
by Matt Carter Jul 5
REACH turns 10: Inside the NAR tech accelerator's success rate
Since the accelerator launched a decade ago, 80 companies have graduated from the program, an Intel analysis shows. More than 75% are still in business and about 20% have been acquired
Zavvie raises $3.65M, bets on alternative homebuying preferences
Second Century Ventures Managing Partner Tyler Thompson will join zavvie's board of directors, the company announced
by Ben Verde Jan 11
Top lenders
Turner is a former entrepreneur in residence for NAR venture capital arm Second Century Ventures and a co-founder of Realtor association management platform Tangilla
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 14
Calling all startups: NAR's tech accelerator is taking applications
The National Association of Realtors' venture capital arm Second Century Ventures runs REACH, which debuted in 2012 and has invested in more than 200 startups over the years
NAR venture capital arm launches tech accelerator in Latin America
The launch marks the 1st time the accelerator, REACH, will accept applications from companies in a non-primarily English-speaking region. Real estate startups can apply through February
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 29
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The company won the 2022 Pitch Battle sponsored by the National Association of Realtors, claiming a $15,000 prize from Second Century Ventures, NAR's for-profit investment subsidiary
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 28
Rent-to-own startup Landis raises $40M from Google, Jay-Z and NAR
The new Series B funding will go toward boosting the company's homeownership coaching program, growing its team and expanding to new markets
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 18