Compass launches new consumer search tools, says IPO ‘likely’

Robert Reffkin announced Monday that Compass has new, artificial intelligence-driven tools that will give consumers home recommendations and let them collaborate with their agents. Continue reading

Matterport to acquire AI-driven imaging company Arraiy

Arraiy, which uses machine learning to blend virtual and real environments, will see its engineering team and technology integrated with Matterport. Continue reading

Constellation Real Estate Group picks up predictive data firm offrs

The purchase comes amid an acquisition spree from Constellation that has seen the firm make investments in an array of real estate technology. Continue reading

1990s portal Realhub says it will relaunch with millions of global listings

Realhub further claims on its website that it will have 7 million homes listed from 22 countries at the time of the relaunch. Continue reading

Rental brokerage Keyo will pay landlords even if tenants default

The ‘Keyo Guarantee’ is currently available in New York City and ensures landlords will get up to 2 months rent if a tenant breaks or defaults on a lease. Continue reading

New company uses data to match luxury properties and buyers

A new company is building a system that will use data and artificial intelligence to match high-end properties with lifestyle preferences and hobbies. Continue reading

Big NYC brokerage strikes social media marketing partnership

Warburg Realty has embarked on a new partnership that will enable it to execute targeted social media advertising for all of its listings. Continue reading

Keller Williams debuts Command, its new AI-powered CRM

To produce Command, Keller Williams worked with 27,000 people — many of them agents — and had engineers go through other CRMs to see what worked well. The goal was to create something that was customizable, and which could be configured according to th… Continue reading

What you need to know about platforms — and why they matter

Keller Williams Director of Innovation Adi Pavlovic spoke Thursday at Inman Connect, explaining what a platform is and why it matters for real estate pros. Continue reading

AI will soon automatically enter listings for Realtors

EXP Realty’s Scott Petronis went on to argue that machine learning — a kind of subset of AI that involves training computers to perform specific tasks — could soon be able to build listings out of photos. Continue reading