27 tech terms every agent should know
The industry is becoming ever-more technology driven, digital and at arm's length. These common terms can help you understand what technology vendors are trying to sell you
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 22
Apple's iPhone 12 leaked: What do agents have to look forward to?
Subtle marketing or legit leak? Either way, Apple's iPhone 12 will be larger and faster, and it's rumored to come with lidar scanning tech on its three-lens, 3D camera
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 21
How curbside closings are keeping the market moving
An Atlanta real estate law firm has been conducting mobile closings for 14 years. A global pandemic has given their model, as well as emerging closing technologies fresh, much-needed attention
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 21
Engel & Völkers announces partnership with Matterport
The global luxury real estate brand will integrate Matterport technology into its already existing Integrated Product Suite for all U.S. agents
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 20
Filmmaker-inspired video app wants your help in beta testing
Opinion
The app comes with a shot list and in-screen shooting recommendations to ensure users capture everything that makes a video worth watching. It was developed by a filmmaker and former Sotheby's executive
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 17
Best amenity during a lockdown? A wine cellar, homeowners say
Gene Walder, the president and co-owner of Vintage Cellars, said that his company is currently working on around 60 custom wine storage spaces around the country — about 6 of which were ordered specifically during the height of the coronavirus outbreak
The deal is digital: A guide to handling it online from lead to close
The fax machine is finally put to rest. With the onset of e-closing platforms and RON, the real estate sales cycle is 100% online, mobile and in the cloud. Here's a quick list of vendors for each phase of the deal
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 17
Mobile app Yaza geo-tags video content for listings and lifestyles
Opinion
Made for the iPhone, Yaza automatically maps every place you record a video, making it an ideal technology for property tours and neighborhood marketing
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 17
Real estate to be permanently more virtual following pandemic
Renee Funk and Joe Rand said agents and consumers alike are being forced to adopt new tech amid the pandemic. That could make the real estate industry more efficient
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 16
Lion & Orb launches new listing marketing program for agents
PressList is designed to generate media coverage for agents' listings. The service also includes a virtual tour agents can use while in-person showings remain off limits
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 16
Opendoor lays off 35% of its staff
Approximately 600 employees being laid off will reportedly get 16 weeks of benefits coverage and eight weeks of severance pay, 3 sources said
by Patrick Kearns Apr 15
Amid pandemic, auctions surge among luxury owners eager to sell
'Real estate agents need to be more aware of the auction as an opportunity,' says Ben Brady, regional director at Harcourts North America
Compass upgrades marketing center for real estate agents
The company has been rolling out and revealing new technology at a frequent pace
by Patrick Kearns Apr 13
Tales from the field: How technology helped us save the deal amid COVID-19
These days, technology is proving to be more of a must-have than a nice-to-have. As this story shows, digital solutions are now a necessity for the future of real estate transactions
by Lindsey Hood Apr 11