This broker-owned website toolkit builds SEO-focused websites for agents
IDXSEO is a website building toolkit for agents and brokers who want to build their own IDX and RETS-compliant website
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 3
Stocking stuffers: A few of my favorite (and not-so-favorite) things from 2019
Opinion
From smart-home products to bad lead providers, here's a short list of what I hope to find in my stocking on Christmas morning
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 22
Referrals, not leads, are the heart of Buffini & Company's CRM
This smart, relationship-driven solution centers on referrals instead of the race to add more features or earn unqualified online leads
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 20
PhotoPerfect app has some highlights and some low points
With so many options available to agents, the app makes some strong, yet unjustified, claims about its image quality. But there are a few bright spots
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 13
10 tech products we loved in 2019
Opinion
In a year of acquisitions, swelling venture capital investments and heated industry debate about technology's place, 10 products managed to rise above the noise to stay focused on agents and innovation
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 11
National reach and layers of beautiful real estate data make TopHap tops in knowing your market: Tech Review
The one-time California app for understanding everything about a real estate market is now national, and smarter than ever
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 8
Impress investor clients with TapCap's multifamily lending app
New York-based TapCap helps agents and investors make sense of the multifamily lending process. Quickly gather data, compare loans and share offers
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 28
Earnnest app streamlines and protects real estate transactions
A web app and invite-only mobile app, Earnnest is helping brokers make deposits electronic, secure and quick
by Craig C. Rowe May 16
New CRM? Copper gets down to brass tacks for teams and agents
Reviewed in 2017 as a Gmail plugin called ProsperWorks, Copper is fast, lightweight and works like a true CRM
by Craig C. Rowe May 13
Here’s the CRM for agents who don’t think they need one
Targeted directly at new and mid-level agents, RealOffice360 is an impressive CRM for unimpressive monthly budgets
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 22
5 tech resolutions that'll get your business on track for spring
Opinion
This year, value your time more than your technology
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 9
Echovate matures, offers brokers deep look into agent traits
Brokers can use this talent selection tool for recruiting, assessing strengths and weaknesses of agents and building better teams
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 13
What’s in a name? Probably ‘home’ if it’s a real estate software product
19 shining examples of the most-overused word in real estate software products
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 20
Realtyzam might be the best accountant you've ever hired
This simple web-based solution looks to uproot QuickBooks' hold on real estate
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 24
A man on his laptop and phone at the same time
Software helps busy agents automate contact with online marketing sources
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 27