‘It’s the economy, stupid,’ for these proptech entrepreneurs: Intel

Real-estate startups are beset from all sides by existential threats — No. 1 of which is simply this depressed housing market. Four dozen proptech leaders shared their experiences with Intel. Continue reading

HomeStack is a mobile solution for today’s agent: Tech Review

Inman’s review of HomeStack, a custom mobile app solution for independent real estate brokerages, top-producing teams and tech-savvy agents. Continue reading

KW Command’s AI update will now generate ad campaigns for users

Keller Williams has released a number of updates to Command, its flagship enterprise software solution. Primary among them is a ChatGPT-integrated artificial intelligence-based ad campaign builder. Continue reading

RealScout and Cloze connect for highly anticipated integration

The lightweight, AI-backed CRM Cloze will now connect directly with RealScout, a relationship-first lead cultivation and marketing solution, recognized for its flexibility and value as a contact engagement catalyst. Continue reading

To elevate the industry, Chime becomes Lofty

The rebrand to Lofty from Chime was driven by a number of business factors, such as ongoing confusion with the web bank of the same name and its evolution far beyond customer relationship management. Continue reading

In 2024, Lone Wolf customers to experience next-generation products

Prominent proptech company Lone Wolf Technologies used the stage at an industry conference to present a revamped product line set to roll out to real estate brokerages in phases starting in 2024, a Nov. 1 press release said. Continue reading

Associations can be managed better, and AgentBook can help them do it: Tech Review

AgentBook is software that can help real estate associations modernize agent and broker member information, conduct board elections, promote events and handle finances. Continue reading

Rentec Direct leverages ChatGPT to market apartment vacancies

Rentec Direct, a property management software firm, uses OpenAI’s ChatGPT to help clients quickly draft marketing content for available rentals, according to the company. Continue reading

Inman survey reveals proptech’s biggest draw is as agent support

Inman’s research arm, Intel, sought to gauge how agents, CEOs and entrepreneurs are harnessing a growing arsenal of tools in their quest to conquer everything from recruitment to notarization. Continue reading

Doorstead raises $21M Series B round, acquires Knox Financial

The Series B round, which brings Doorstead to $37 million in total funding since its 2019 seed round, includes investments from Avanta Ventures and MetaProp, according to an announcement. Continue reading