California MLS MetroList debuts AI-based voice search
The search platform is already live on the multiple listing service's website, and comes amid a growing interest in using artificial intelligence to improve consumer home searches
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 12
Polly hiring after landing $25M in new equity funding led by 8VC
New funding will allow Polly's product and engineering teams to double down on new product innovation, including a new AI platform that was recently in closed beta testing
by Matt Carter Sep 10
Computer vision firm Restb.ai hits 720K agents across US, Canada
In an exclusive with Inman, Barcelona-based computer vision software firm Restb.ai shares the journey to reaching a milestone 50 MLSs in the US and Canada
by Marian McPherson Sep 10
Rental investment app Doorvest acquires competitor Getaway
Both companies help investors find, lease-up and simplify the acquisition of rental property. Getaway's conduits to financing options will help Doorvest launch its mortgage product
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 10
Kathleen Lappe named Innovator of the Year at NAR's iOi Summit
DirectOffer was inspired by the notion that everyone should be able to compete for homes on equal ground and that the industry needs to do more to enable that
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 5
MoxiWorks rolls out bevy of new buyer agent representation tools
Updates to presentation templates and the ability to include offered buyer-broker commissions as a percent or dollar are among the buyer-focused tools touted by the company on Wednesday
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 4
CoStar Group dismisses year-old lawsuit against Homesnap founder
The residential and commercial real estate company sued over misuse of trade secrets in 2023, but revealed in a new court filing that a rival tech platform's 'limited nature' is no longer a threat
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 4
Consumers empowered by Revive's free AI renovation analysis
Everyone can now envision their home value after Revive announced its AI-based pre-sale reno analysis will be free to consumers. The company compared the effort to Zillow's Zestimate
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 3
Dan Sogorka tapped to grow Rocket's wholesale channel
In a newly created role at Rocket Pro TPO, the former Sagent CEO is tasked with winning more business from mortgage brokers by leveraging Rocket's data, technology and AI capabilities
by Matt Carter Sep 3
Josh Sitzer, plaintiff in commission case, launches à la carte platform
Landian, a flat-fee and à la carte platform, offers $49 tours and $199 for written offers to sellers, but the real bombshell may be Sitzer's involvement so soon after the $5B Sitzer | Burnett verdict
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 30
Agent safety startup Tether RE wins 2024 NAR Pitch Battle
Tether RE's platform includes 24-hour safety monitoring, client verification, SOS alerts, proximity safety times and fall and crash alerts. Agent social MLS app Tuesday won Crowd Favorite
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 30
Proptexx gives buyers a fresh look at listings: Tech Review
An interactive pop-up lets users instantly remodel a room in any listing with AI-based interior design tools
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 30
Reputation manager Real Grader lands Anywhere enterprise deal
Real Grader, a 2023 member of NAR REACH, offers a solution that measures the social reach of agents, as well as their impact on business research sites like Google My Business and LinkedIn
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 29
First window-washing robot debuts in Manhattan, with more on the way
The Skyline Robotics robot will be tasked with maintaining the windows of a Durst Organization-owned 45-story Class A office tower on Sixth Avenue in New York City, it was announced this week
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 29
Mortgage a tough nut to crack for technology provider nCino
Shares in the cloud banking solutions developer are down 14% after it says that mortgage tech business acquired for nearly $1B has been a drag on growth but is expected to pick up
by Matt Carter Aug 28
Digital avatars have arrived: Here’s how real estate pros can use them
Reimagine sales, marketing and instruction by using digital avatars to bring the human touch to content without the cost, land investment specialist Curtis Williams writes
by Curtis Williams Aug 28