Will voice-powered CRMs for real estate take off in 2020?
For voice to really push the industry, it needs to be in proptech, not consumer search. Salesforce already has voice-powered CRM features, so where are real estate's technology leaders?
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 31
Austin Board of Realtors settles with CoreLogic over data sales
The settlement comes 8 months after the Austin Board of Realtors accused CoreLogic of improperly selling data on sold homes
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 30
Millions of homeowners exposed after smart-home camera data leak
Wyze Labs, a startup that makes smart home cameras and other home security devices, has confirmed a data breach that may have exposed 2.4 million customers
Real estate industry rallies for agent who lost sons in Christmas car crash
Twin 16-year-olds Mark Anthony and Michael Angelo Urista were 2 of 3 teens killed when the Hyundai sedan they were in veered into a northbound lane and hit a utility pole
Tech startup launches 'Craigslist for pocket listings'
In the face of the National Association of Realtors' new ban on pocket listings, OfferAI's tool connects real estate agents to a network of investors who purchase off-market properties
by Patrick Kearns Dec 27
Is Firepoint lit? The CRM and website provider packs heat
Opinion
Designed by agents to offer brokers and teams the best part of a technology support system, its deep lead assignment controls and reporting mechanisms are a dream
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 27
Florida family could be homeless for the holidays following rental scam
Fredy Asevedo transferred more than $3,000 for a two-month deposit on a rental before the man posing as his real estate agent stopped replying to his calls
StreetEasy's hiked rental listing fee coming next week
Starting January 1, 2020, StreetEasy is upping the price per listing, per day, to $6
by Patrick Kearns Dec 26
Smart-home tech for agents: SmartThings vs. Hubitat Elevation
Which of these tech tools is best for you or your clients? We'll help you decide
by Brandon Doyle Dec 26
Anatomy of a deal killer: Missed emails and lack of follow-up
Don't just shoot off an email and expect a response. Always follow up with a phone call.
by Troy Palmquist Dec 26
Here's how Realogy's reshuffled product team approaches tech
In 2020, the company is focused on the next generation of intelligent products, built on the back of its massive scale of data
by Patrick Kearns Dec 24
Emily Ratajkowski and husband get paid to vacate apartment after 2 years of not paying rent
The couple tried to argue that they were 'fighting the good fight against a real estate conglomerate' by not paying their rent
California agent pairs with indie folk duo for holiday listing video
'We wanted to give the You & Me & You song and video as our holiday gift to the local community,' said Tim Allen, founder of Coldwell Banker-linked Tim Allen Properties
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
Luxury network Realm lines up prominent partners ahead of launch
Currently in beta mode, the company is partnering with Gary Gold and Ann Abernethy, among others
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 20
Is investing in single-family rentals a bad idea?
Wealth manager's scathing critique of the asset class comes after Blackstone liquidated its position in the market
by Teke Wiggin Dec 20