Localize gives NYC buyers more than listings — it delivers truth

Using clever granular property and neighborhood data and maps, this New York City-based home search portal pulls back the curtain on what buyers need to know before submitting an offer. And it makes agents smarter, too. Continue reading

How to get resistant buyers to sign a buyer-broker agreement

By entering into a buyer-broker agreement, you’ll ensure that you’re not wasting your time in the sometimes long home-search process. How do you sway hesitant prospects into signing a buyer-broker agreement? Use these talking points to show prospective… Continue reading

CRMLS now offers unlimited custom IDX links through Absolute Strategic Agent partnership

California Regional MLS, the nation’s largest multiple listing service with 96,000 members, has further partnered with website provider Absolute Strategic Agent to offer members an improved custom IDX link product. Continue reading

Realtor.com’s iOS app will allow users to filter by commute

Announced Monday, the new feature allows users to toggle between rush hour and off-peak commute times when setting search parameters. Continue reading

HomeSmart’s new website serves up listings from wherever you go

When the listing agent is not a HomeSmart agent, users receive the property info they requested as well as contact information for the HomeSmart office closest to the listing. The office manager then distributes to lead according to internal business r… Continue reading

How much house can you afford? Realtor.com’s new tool will tell you

Realtor.com on Wednesday introduced ‘Price Perfect,’ a new feature for its website and mobile apps to help home buyers more deeply understand their buying power when shopping for homes.  Continue reading

OJO Labs raises $40M in Series C funding

OJO Labs, the startup behind the artificial intelligence-based personal assistant “OJO,” announced Tuesday its raised $45 million in Series C funding. Continue reading

The most popular day and time to search for a home is …

Ever wonder what your coworker is so intently staring at on her computer screen? According to a Redfin analysis, she might be searching for a new home. Continue reading

Homesnap Pro+ wants to help bolster your SEO

Homesnap Pro+ is a new product from the search app to help agents establish and manage Google My Business Profiles. Continue reading