Fresh from Down Under, 1060 is the new leader in social search: Tech Review
Opinion
1060 is gaining momentum here by partnering with a number of reality show types and big city top producers. It's a proven strategy, and the best way to capture buyers, sellers and general fans of real estate
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 11
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
Happier email is a cinch with Happy Grasshopper: Tech Review
Opinion
This is messaging software that goes beyond the fundamental metrics of open rates and click-throughs to determine what resonates with recipients and how that content leads to stronger relationships
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 30
Fello, a hybrid iBuyer, keeps sellers engaged and agents front and center: Tech Review
Opinion
Admittedly, Fello is somewhat hard to summarize, but know above all else, it is agent-centric and technology-driven. No one is getting left out of the deal here, especially the consumer
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 23
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
Prisidio digitally curates life's content, with a business twist: Tech Review
Opinion
Because of its simple interface and spartan approach, it can easily replace a number of the feature-bloated home inventory solutions focused specifically on real estate agent having to pitch them as closing gifts
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 22
Brokerage Engine keeps your business running smoothly
Opinion
From a user interface perspective, Brokerage Engine manages to collapse a lot of functionality into concise menu structures and content boxes, critical to getting busy brokers to buy in
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 10
Inspectify wants to normalize consistency in home inspections: Tech Review
Opinion
Agents will enjoy Inspectify for its standardization of the process. You're not having to abide by the order rules of various inspectors based on who is available. And even better, you don't have to chase one down
by Craig C. Rowe May 27
Coming this summer, HomeDiary wants to share all of your home's secrets: Tech Review
Opinion
Spaces, a clever, easy-to-use room management interface, allows users to set up a layout of custom-labeled room cards, each includes a nice summary of the space, an easily identifiable picture and the ability to click into more details
by Craig C. Rowe May 16
The sky's the limit (creatively) with Maxa's white-labeled marketing suite: Tech Review
Opinion
Although there's no doubt Maxa is a great solution for in-house design teams and marketing managers, its intent was to hand over creative services directly to agents
by Craig C. Rowe May 9
New video app Playhouse hopes to make listing content go viral: Tech Review
Opinion
Playhouse offers agents a sharp, capable tool to promote listing inventory at very little cost
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 7
Long-term client retention is at the heart of CORE Home: Tech Review
Opinion
Behind this sharply designed and carefully executed consumer app is a strategy to keep all parties aligned at each stage of the relationship. And yes, the client's time as an owner is part of that relationship
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 25
Ownly brings 'click to buy' simplicity to new construction: Tech Review
With more people buying sight unseen and fighting to get offers accepted, buying new construction becomes a worthwhile consideration. Now imagine how much more attractive buying new becomes when builders actually meet the buyer halfway
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 14
Work with first-time buyers? Turn them on to Gravy, a down payment savings app
Real estate agents who work with first-time buyers or who use buyer education seminars as marketing tactics could deftly leverage this app to stay connected to participants
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 4
'Revive' home with renovation software: Tech Review
Revive software helps agents, sellers and contractors determine a budget and manage small presale home renovation projects
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 28