Clean your house, photographers tell homesellers in new survey

Recently, HomeJab has thrust itself into the marketing datasphere, leveraging the activity of its national network of photography and real estate creatives as a source to better understand the industry. Continue reading

One new feature makes the iPhone 14 worth the upgrade

Perhaps the iPhone 14’s most critical feature for real estate agents is its satellite-based SOS feature, a technology most often found in stand-alone emergency communication tools used by people who spend a lot of time in remote places. Continue reading

The end of credit scores? The best ideas from Zillow’s Hackathon

The Seattle-based listing giant announced the three top innovations that emerged from its annual competition for students of historically Black colleges and universities. Continue reading

RentSpree, Florida Realtors ink Form Simplicity software deal

Form Simplicity is a product owned and operated by Florida Realtors, and it will now work with RentSpree to “expedite the still often fragmented leasing process.” Continue reading

In a downturn, real estate agents should market with future in mind

Agents who lean into this down market stand to gain market share that could benefit them for years, real estate executives argued Thursday at the Inman Connect Now virtual event. Continue reading

Adiós America! Far Homes’ $2.25M seed funding helps buy abroad

“Their business will benefit their customers, colleagues and communities, not just themselves and their other shareholders,” said Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman. Continue reading

California Association of Realtors offers Milestones as member perk

More than 217,000 real estate agents in California will now be able to access Milestones software that was in development for three years before surfacing earlier this summer. Continue reading

Risky business: Why do big tech deals so often fail?

Getting all the pieces in place for a big tech deal is ridiculously tough, writes Joe Jesuele. You need to have the right mission, leaders, and a solid cultural fit, then make sure you spend your dollars wisely. Continue reading

Compass lays off more workers, with technology department hit hardest

Compass laid off a significant chunk of its technology team, according to press reports that appeared to suggest hundreds of jobs slashed. This is the second round of layoffs this year. Continue reading

Property management software company DoorLoop unlocks $20M

Venture capital and the rent-tech players continue to get along well as the multi-sector startup pulls in a total of $30 million to date. Continue reading