More tech vendors approved to support appraisal-free mortgages

Stewart Valuation Intelligence (SVI) is the latest technology vendor to be approved by Fannie Mae to support the new value acceptance + property data valuation process. Continue reading

Livabl portal aims to build up new construction market

Zonda, a technology company that leverages extensive data resources to deliver enterprise software to commercial homebuilders, has released a front-end system for finding new-construction homes. The website is called Livabl. Continue reading

Keller Williams Black Label sues SERHANT. over Philly expansion

Weeks after announcing a national expansion, Serhant and his partners are facing a $10 million lawsuit and allegations of concocting a scheme to “loot” a Pennsylvania brokerage in an effort to expand. Continue reading

Compass CEO: Buyers will deal with higher rates. Sellers? Not so much

During his latest CNBC appearance, Compass CEO Robert Reffkin outlined the catch-22 of higher mortgage rates and why early pandemic boomtowns are facing a devastating bust. Continue reading

Compass assembles new division serving military families, veterans

The brokerage is recruiting agents and regional directors from the military community to help launch the Compass Military Division in July. Continue reading

Too busy to show homes? Maybe Showami can help: Tech Review

Showami is software that facilitates the broadcast, acceptance and payment of showing needs between licensed agents, offering teams and brokerages a quick way to create a showing delegation system. Continue reading

This agent got a job from TikToking. Steal 11 of his social media tips now

Alexander Zakharin took TikTok seriously, and soon the president of Nest Seekers International’s Ultra Luxury division took notice. Now he’s sharing his tips to land a promotion with Inman readers. Continue reading