Well-funded startup collects detailed information from sellers to generate home valuations
Zurple offers lead generation and management platform
Internet search giant puts 'Street View' technology in hands of consumers
Expansion into NYC borough further grows high-tech brokerage's footprint
Chris Smith: Automated contact, timely emails, Facebook ads and landing pages are key
Google real estate includes home services ads, mortgage tool and investments in real estate sites
Partnership with homebuilder marketing company BDX offers more choices for potential homebuyers
RealDirect closes 100 transactions in 2014
Agents can get text message alerts, post incident reports online
Zillow has taken some remedial action, and one agent found 'opportunity lurking around the corner'
Agents ranked based on transaction data, reviews and performance record with HomeLight
Despite causing short-term pain, profile integration should benefit many agents in the long run
Listing search result ads are bigger and can feature both agent branding and listings
Brokers who experiment with such referrals must exercise caution
Agents can text AgentPair to sign up to receive questions from consumers
Discrimination can be 'covert' and occurs due to a variety of reasons, according to Inman survey
Partnership with HomeKeepr means agents can easily send home maintenance tips to past clients
Real estate agents can use resource to generate local affordable housing guides
Listing portal says service can boost return on investment for its advertisers
Users can text services to find listings and schedule showings on their behalf
