Pacaso raises $125M with Softbank-led Series C round
The company's model allows multiple parties to co-own luxury second-homes in locations such as Lake Tahoe, Aspen, Napa and Malibu. It operates in 25 markets to date
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 14
Sundae debuts off-market distressed property platform for investors
The new platform will allow investors to view, filter and sort available distressed properties exclusive to Sundae, as well as submit cash offers and track them in real time
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 14
Constellation1 launches accounting, commission management solution
Brokers can use the new system in conjunction with all variations of commission splits and payout arrangements, eliminating accounting workarounds due to software limitations
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 13
Agents are using TikTok's popular 'chopping dance' as a marketing tool
The rise of TikTok has given real estate agents another social media platform — and a trendy new dance — to help promote their business
by Libertina Brandt Sep 13
3 moments that made Zillow President Susan Daimler
Daimler became president of Zillow in February, but has been honing her leadership skill since her early days as the co-founder of multiple startups. Read about the 3 moments that sharpened Daimler's leadership skills ahead of her appearance at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 13
Inman Review: Industry-rooted Usherpa takes care of your marketing burden
Opinion
While its value proposition isn't anything totally new, there are some cool add-ons here that should entice agents needing to fire up their marketing to take a second look
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 10
Inman Review: VSH Media rolls out mobile-based virtual staging
Opinion
Virtual home staging and image enhancement marketing continue to become powerful tools for listing agents. VSH Media's mobile app offers agents an good, affordable option but charges more for faster turnaround
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 10
Too much information: Sellers risk privacy in era of 3D marketing
As interactive imagery spreads in real estate, homeowners and their agents increasingly have to consider ways to keep their personal information private
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 10
Jetty Rent allows tenants to choose when they want to pay rent
Renter financial services startup Jetty launched a new flexible rent product to help renters avoid late fees and give financial security to landlords and property managers
Orchard raises $100M to become real estate's latest $1B unicorn
New York-based Orchard has raised $100M in a new Series D funding round, lifting its total equity to $255M and reaching a valuation of more than $1B, it was announced Thursday
by Libertina Brandt Sep 9
Notarize and Snapdocs team up on digital closings
Partnership will make Notarize remote notaries accessible from within Snapdocs platform
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 9
Offerpad stock surges on second day of trading as iBuyers see gains
The iBuyer's stock spiked 27% on Tuesday before settling back down to $10 per share as investors continued to show interest in companies that make direct cash offers for homes
by Daniel Houston Sep 8
Why Lower.com is about much more than mortgage rates
There's a backstory to Lower that helps explain why the company believes it can now position itself as not just a lender, but 'Everything for your home, for Lower'
by Matt Carter Sep 8
IBuyers on track to have record-setting sales in Q3
A new report from Zillow found that the nation's largest iBuyers reached a 1 percent market share in the second quarter of 2021, setting the stage for record-breaking sales in Q3
by Marian McPherson Sep 7
Opendoor acquires 2 home renovation startups
The iBuying giant will keep the teams and technology from Skylight and Pro.com, but it will discontinue the brands themselves
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 7
Inman Review: Real Happy is here to market your listings
Opinion
Developed by a mobile app engineer after a bad homebuying experience, Real Happy is another good entry for listing agents wanting a new, productive way to market and coordinate showings
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 6