Will Perisphere and other AI-fueled startups pilfer clients from agents?

Perisphere uses an onboard computer vision solution and 0 percent commission model to help consumers self-direct transactions. And it’s using current consumer sentiment against agents to promote the tool. Continue reading

Closing escrow: Rebate-based Prevu lands $6M Series A

Alternative brokerage model Prevu secured $6 million in a Series A round of funding to continue providing its “Carvana-like,” technology-first brokerage service. Continue reading

Tech-enabled, hybrid brokerage Prevu opens in Florida

The digital homebuying solution that heavily leverages detailed online search and buyer due diligence before engaging its salaried agents now operates in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. Continue reading

Prevu expands tech, homebuyer rebate model to Texas and Colorado

Prevu’s expansion into Austin and Denver brings the number of states in which its agents work to eight, including New York, Connecticut, California, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Washington. Continue reading

Prevu acquires lending assets of shuttered competitor Reali

Technology-forward real estate brokerage Prevu has acquired the remaining lending service assets of its collapsed West Coast competitor, San Mateo, California-based Reali. Continue reading

A VC firm that backed Compass is betting on a new startup

Prevu, a New York City-based startup brokerage and platform, just closed a $2 million seed funding round. The round was led by Corigin Ventures, a seed venture firm that’s also backed Compass, Transfix, Latch, ClassPass and Wheels Up. Continue reading