Dotloop and Notarize launch long-awaited integration for users

Starting Tuesday, Notarize Business users can integrate their dotloop accounts for a seamless notarization experience between both platforms. Continue reading

Shaker updates include in-deal text messaging and Dotloop integration

Text messaging gives agents and clients a fast, convenient way to keep deals progressing, and has become a ubiquitous sales and marketing channel for the real estate industry. Continue reading

Pacaso taps dotloop exec Marnie Blanco to lead industry relations

Pacaso named Marnie Blanco as its vice president of industry relations on Thursday. She’ll oversee strategic industry partnerships and relations growth. Continue reading

Salaried agent model is a ‘game changer’ says former Realogy leader

Charlie Young, who left Coldwell Banker last year, is joining the board of a flat-fee brokerage that pays its agents a base salary rather than a conventional commission. Continue reading

Former Trulia CEO Pete Flint leads investment round in Instashowing

Flint and other big-name investors including Tom Ferry collectively dropped $1.5 million on the showing management startup. Continue reading

The deal is digital: A guide to handling it online from lead to close

The fax machine is finally put to rest. With the onset of e-closing platforms and RON, the real estate sales cycle is 100 percent online, mobile and in the cloud. Here’s a quick list of vendors for each phase of the deal. Continue reading

Who should decide what technology agents use?

Industry leaders debated Wednesday at Inman Connect New York if agents should choose their tools, or if a brokerage should step in. Continue reading

When it comes to marketing, think teamwork

“The community aspect has always been really critical,” Grace Ouma-Cabezas said at this year’s Inman Connect New York. Continue reading