BHHS Fox & Roach launches new agent tech platform
The platform integrates multiple third-party tools into one centralized location for agents
by Patrick Kearns Dec 13
NoiseAware keeps tabs on noisy short-term renters
As more cities crack down on short-term rentals, agents and owners are becoming subject to fines and restriction for rental violations, but technology can help
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 13
Seattle skyline from Kerry Park
The company is looking to nearly double its total tech staff in a downtown co-working space
by Patrick Kearns Dec 13
Los Angeles is cracking down on Airbnb
The second largest city in the U.S. will limit how long hosts can list properties on home-sharing sites, as well as which properties can be rented out
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 13
Agent gets 7 years in prison for stealing $22M from clients
Emily Moerdermo Fu has been sentenced to 7 years in prison for mail fraud
road street winding
'This was almost stillborn from the earliest stages,' one MLS president told Inman of the failed partnership between the data management firm and the trade organization
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 12
Realtor.com update lets consumers text agents
The listing portal now allows consumers to text questions and get an immediate connection
by Patrick Kearns Dec 12
Why real estate agents turn to plastic surgery
"No one wants to be asked, 'When are you going to retire?'" plastic surgeon Melissa Doft told Inman
Do 3D home tours matter?
3D walkthroughs from the likes of Matterport and GeoCV offer eye-popping visuals, but years after their introduction, they're still far from mainstream
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 12
StreetEasy raises rental fee for better listing integrity
Since introducing the fee, StreetEasy says it has seen a 60% drop in complaints related to stale or fraudulent listings
by Patrick Kearns Dec 11
Trelora founder resigns as CEO
Joshua Hunt, who founded Trelora 7 years ago, says he will remain involved with the discount real estate brokerage
by Patrick Kearns Dec 11
Broken ripped heart
After committing $15M to the project, designed to be a central point for broker property data, NAR is walking away, leaving Upstream to find a new vendor
by Patrick Kearns Dec 11
And the next Zillow Offers market is …
The direct-to-consumer homebuying and selling program will be in 8 markets in early 2019
by Patrick Kearns Dec 11
The essential guide to iBuyers
What you need to know about this fast-growing category of real estate tech, where it's available and how to use it to grow your own business
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 10
A homeowner and an inspector looking at a collapsed ceiling
This web-based service turns inspection reports into 98% accurate repair estimates in 24 hours or less — is it too good to be true?
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 8
EXp Realty taps Keller Williams Realty vet to lead US growth
Dave Conord's 'proven track record' makes industry vet a good fit to head up eXp's American expansion, CEO says
by Teke Wiggin Dec 7