Instagram-savvy agents share how to spin gold on the platform
Real estate Instagram pros who spoke at Inman Connect Now on Tuesday stressed that agents should be authentic on the platform, and not worry too much about creating a ton of industry-specific content
by Lillian Dickerson May 18
Knock builds executive team as it prepares to go public
The 'Home Swap' provider is aiming to boost headcount by 5X this year, with an eye toward expanding into 100 markets by 2023
by Matt Carter May 18
Home with rows and rows of storage goes viral on TikTok
The mixed-use property looks unremarkable from the outside, but it's filled to the brim with racks and shelving on the inside
'We're turning every consumer into an iBuyer': Ribbon CEO
The founders of two cash-offer companies — Ribbon's Shaival Shah and Homeward's Tim Heyl — discussed how they are working to 'empower' agents at Connect Now
by Matt Carter May 18
Side CEO: 'There's no more room for mediocre'
A pair of real estate leaders debated new brokerage models Tuesday and concluded that top-producers may need something unconventional
by Jim Dalrymple II May 18
Brokermint adds eSignature and mobile app to platform
The new features will help agents and brokers by providing a 'seamless and fully-integrated user experience'
by Lillian Dickerson May 18
App-based brokerage Torii closes on more funding, launches LA operations
Most Torii agents are salaried employees with benefits and full marketing support. The company is focused on becoming a single provider for all homebuyer needs
by Craig C. Rowe May 18
Chime partners with virtual tour tech provider EyeSpy360
IDX websites and property pages powered by Chime can now be enhanced with one of the industry's leading providers of live online tours
by Craig C. Rowe May 18
Marketing content manager Aryeo raises $3.65M
The 2021 class member of NAR's REACH program started in real estate photography before graduating to the greater need of helping agents control their data and content
by Craig C. Rowe May 17
KvCORE's spring 2021 release is faster, smarter and connected
Updates to the user experience and some sharply engineered new functionality demonstrate why Inside Real Estate's flagship software remains an industry favorite
by Craig C. Rowe May 17
Half of big lenders still get most mortgage applications on paper
Survey also finds borrowers were more likely to consider just one lender in 2020 than was the case in 2018
by Matt Carter May 14
Smart Home Tech: What are the best smart thermostat options?
Smart thermostats are a great choice for many homeowners. They allow you to adjust and set your home's temperature right from your phone — and save you money in the long run, too. Here are a few options
by Brandon Doyle May 14
Fathom Realty sees jump in revenue, agent count and transactions in Q1
The company, which went public last year, pulled in $49.6 million between January and March — a 72 percent increase year over year
by Jim Dalrymple II May 13
Knock's Carolinas expansion puts Home Swap in 40 markets
'A consumer can qualify for the Home Swap from their mobile device and then confidently shop for the home they want with their own agent by their side and in the app,' said Knock CEO and co-founder Sean Black
by Craig C. Rowe May 13
Home renovation valuation app raises $6.5M, launches in Seattle
Inman was provided an early look at Plunk, which is member of NAR's Reach Accelerator Class of 2021. The funding will be used to further hone the app's first national iteration
by Craig C. Rowe May 11
Lone Wolf Technologies acquires LionDesk and HomeSpotter
'Ultimately, where we want to go is a fully connected digital platform with a single user persona,' said Lone Wolf CEO Jimmy Kelly
by Craig C. Rowe May 11