Kathleen Lappe named Innovator of the Year at NAR’s iOi Summit

Kathleen Lappe, the founder and CEO of a multi-lingual AI property marketing solution, has been named Innovator of the Year at the National Association of Realtors’ 2024 Innovation, Opportunity & Investment (iOi) Summit. Continue reading

DirectOffer to provide 10-language audio search for Staten Island MLS

DirectOffer provides the industry with a valuable and long-neglected resource by which to empower visually- and hearing-impaired homebuyers. Continue reading

Jennifer Berman was a godmother to million-dollar agents everywhere

The real estate industry is in mourning as it says goodbye to one of its most powerful and glamorous figures, DirectOffer COO Jennifer Berman. Continue reading

Arizona Realtors can stay hot with new DirectOffer partnership

This is the second such partnership the real estate technology company has secured lately, having also agreed to work with the Realtor Association of Metropolitan Pittsburg, DirectOffer said. Continue reading

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion improves homebuying for individuals with disabilities

According to Amanda Deering, here’s how real estate professionals can work on improving diversity, equity and inclusion in the homebuying journey to foster a sense of belonging for all.  Continue reading

Want to help EVERY client find a dream home? 7 tips for working with buyers with special needs

Even with the best of intentions, it can be difficult to consider all of the factors your clients may need to consider when they’re dealing with mobility issues, vision impairments or other challenges. However, according to Amanda Deering, there are ma… Continue reading

Open up your open house! 5 tips for ensuring everyone has access

Homebuyers have different needs, and an open house offers an opportunity to meet them, according to Amanda Deering. You can bring inclusiveness to your open house to open the doors to individuals with disabilities. Continue reading

Hire Impossible? Nope. DirectOffer lands Jennifer Berman as COO

The widely recognized industry leader will be charged with leveraging her decades of expertise in real estate sales, technology development and leadership to push proptech into the future. Continue reading

DirectOffer brings new ideas to consumer search and listing marketing: Tech Review

DirectOffer is a branded mobile search experience that offers consumers a variety of ways to find homes and listing agents unique methods for positioning their clients’ properties. Continue reading

7 up-and-coming tech companies real estate pros should know

At Inman Connect Las Vegas, a group of innovative technology change makers hawked their wares to a tech-savvy audience. Continue reading