Although who's responsible for the absence of a true end-to-end remains up for debate, 4 real estate and proptech executives found common ground on the fact that AI is 'what's next' for the industry
Dr. R. David Edelman, who served as a tech adviser to 3 presidents, told the crowd that the risks of AI, from frighteningly realistic voice mimicry to drastically incorrect results, can be controlled
At Inman Connect New York's Broker tract, Hilary Farnum-Fasth said agents need to dig deep into their networks to find the right partners to put the buying puzzle together for their clients
The AI interface allows more streamlined access to the tools agents and teams use to create marketing assets, nurture campaigns, generate evergreen blog content and even qualify leads
Lead by David Keener, the real estate team grew quickly with an agent-centric model that reinvested profits into agent resources, and, like Real, operates without physical offices
The lightweight marketing solution still leverages the Planix camera system and built-in AI algorithms but allows creators to generate content in around 20 minutes for less than $8
This platform still lacks some of the advanced tech needed to move the transaction beyond the reach of agents
The program will provide members with a range of services, starting with Lion & Orb’s existing technology-backed tools designed to maximize public exposure and messaging
For agents seeking a new place to hang their license, the Midwest independent launched a new website to highlight the perks of working for Illinois' largest family-owned real estate company
Those wanting to sell a home to Overmoon can choose to do a 721 Exchange, allowing a property owner to conduct a tax-deferred exchange for shares in a REIT, or real estate investment trust
Kenya Burrell-VanWormer of NEO and Plunk's Katherine Winston team up to provide mentorship, fractional executives and fundraising preparation for entrepreneurs from diverse demographics
Opinion
For its intended audience in accounting and financial reporting, MoxiBalance is everything it should be
Adaptive authentication is at the heart of the system, which applies at random one of many factors to verify the request for access, such as location, device status and recent online behavior
According to Real's Tamir Poleg, the new programs are set to accelerate growth, 'providing unparalleled opportunities for independent brokerages and teams to expand their businesses'
Pacaso has properties in Mexico, the United Kingdom, Spain and now France, as the second home marketplace has acquired its first property in Paris’ 7th arrondissement
The company states that its system does not charge real estate agents a percentage for each referral, replacing it with a one-time fee of $89 for joining
Gravy’s core competency is in financial literacy and resources for renters, anchored by a loyalty program that sets aside a percentage of users' monthly rent payment for future homeownership
The new survey gleaned its results from 340 homeowners who purchased in the past 3 years. Among other results, 21% of buyers said their agent spent 11 to 15 hours getting them to closing
Hōm offers a lot for the growing agent targeting 1st-time buyers, but it's more an assemblage of nice-to-haves than an application designed to create meaningful change
Opinion
In the wake of potentially massive lawsuits and a maelstrom of mismanagement at the top of NAR, real estate's tech innovators have an opportunity to win back consumers on behalf of agents
