Rocket Homes app puts listings on your car’s infotainment screen

Integration with Apple CarPlay turns the commute “into an exciting and natural part of the homebuying journey” — unless you drive a Tesla. Continue reading

With Presence Copilot, Luxury Presence flexes proptech muscle

Part web-design agency, all proptech, Luxury Presence has capitalized on a concept by Dawn McKenna that weaves in agents’ decisions with a sharp, Apple-inspired user experience. Continue reading

Credit-building app for renters, Boom, reports $4.5M seed round

“We invested heavily into building our end-to-end software solution for rent reporting and consumer app layer and now we’re focused on revolutionizing the entire renter experience,” said Boom CEO and co-founder Rob Whiting. Continue reading

HomeZada updates, releases AI chatbot interface

In a seemingly unstoppable trend, HomeZada is the latest proptech player to enhance its product with artificial intelligence to handle a number of common functions for users. 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

Investment app Fintor raises $6.2M, aims for inclusivity in real estate

Public.com, Hustle Fund, 500 Global, VU Ventures, Graphene VenturesPublic.com, Hustle Fund, 500 Global, VU Ventures and Graphene Ventures all contributed to the funding extension. Continue reading

ESentry app simplifies open house-to-CRM connectivity: Tech Review

ESentry is an iOS app for agents to use to capture lead information at open houses using QR code scanning. It leverages the user’s CRM API to reconcile visitor data with any existing records and create an in-app lead profile. Continue reading

ShowingTeam helps brokers, agents share work in emerging app category

ShowingTeam’s intent is ideal for new agents needing to learn a market, and can be used by brokers to tell top talent there’s a system in place for handling the tasks that become mundane as you experience success. Continue reading

Win your next open house with these smart lead capture apps

Now that things are stabilizing, at least in terms of competition, agents will need to do more to market their in-person open house and ensure those who show up are made part of their CRM. Inman’s tech expert Craig Rowe shares some of the best lead cap… Continue reading

Ember’s app for buyers reflects its approach to simplifying co-ownership: Tech Review

Although not a technology company in the traditional sense, Ember has developed a mobile app to facilitate owner operation, communication and service needs. Continue reading