Restb.ai releases new option for automated property descriptions

Property Descriptions by Restb.ai leverages three types of AI to create narratives using a number of tonal approaches, including, descriptive, playful, standard, professional and simple — in 50 languages Continue reading

Compass nabs upstate New York team from Keller Williams

Upstate Curious includes 15 agents, operates across 11 counties and is known for its successful Instagram presence. Continue reading

Fifth Wall leads $9M Series B for Vero’s ‘new generation of leasing’

Vero, a RentTech company offering a platform for landlords and tenants, closed on a series B round of funding worth $9 million led by Fifth Wall, according to an announcement shared exclusively with Inman. Continue reading

7 new markets can use Listing Media Services

ShowingTime+ has again broadened the availability of its agent-focused Listing Media Services in Austin, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Las Vegas, Sacramento and Sarasota. Continue reading

Nest Realty buys back company shares from @properties

Three years after entering into an agreement with @properties, Nest Realty’s partners have regained ownership of the brokerage, which is now fully independent, Inman reports exclusively. Continue reading

Real estate adds fewer jobs in an otherwise strong US hiring month

The start of spring usually marks more brokerage transactions and ramped-up construction schedules. But payroll growth was weaker in March, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Continue reading

Compass scoops up 300-agent indie brokerage in Arizona

The acquisition of Launch Real Estate expands Compass’ footprint at a pivotal time for the company and the industry. Continue reading

New York City hot dog icon Papaya King saved following Extell eviction

The 91-year-old hot dog stand — once thought to be doomed — will instead move across the street after its building was purchased by a developer Extell Development and founder Gary Barnett. Continue reading

RentSpree PRO to ‘exponentially increase agent efficiency’

A number of the marketing features within RentSpree PRO are new, designed to assist agents who may be unfamiliar with the messaging and tactics common to landing renters as clients. Continue reading

Revive wins again, takes home 2 ADDY awards

The awards, called ADDYs, are highly coveted in the advertising and marketing space, and Revive took home a Silver ADDY for its mobile app Revive Home and a Bronze ADDY for its website design and content. Continue reading