5 tactics to convert referral leads like a Realogy ‘Masters Cup’ winner

The brokers from this year’s winning Realogy teams, Dr. Susan Jenkins of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Native American Group and Nick Pasquini of Century 21 Redwood Realty, spoke with Inman about some of their secrets to success with converting … Continue reading

Don’t call it a comeback! Why QR codes are more relevant than ever

Convenience and COVID reintroduced customizable barcode technology. WEST’s Sam Trimble explains how to make the most of scannable QR codes. Continue reading

After early stumbles, real estate tech startup Remine hires new CEO

Frederick Townes joins Remine following several tumultuous years for the company, and six months after it was acquired by a group of MLSs. Continue reading

Vontive nabs $135M for embeddable real estate investor loan platform

Series B round led by Zigg Capital includes $25 million in venture capital and $110 million in debt. Continue reading

After rapid expansion, Notarize hires new chief financial officer

Kartik Ramachandran, a former top executive at Groupon and Activision Blizzard, will help lead the remote notarization startup during a period of rapid growth. Continue reading

Don’t sleep on the threat of real estate wire fraud

A 2021 survey showed that 1 in 3 real estate transactions were targeted by cybercriminals. Real estate agents can no longer afford to ignore the threat or meet it with a one-line warning at the bottom of their email signature, says Rich Hopen. Continue reading

Don’t fall victim to Russian hackers: 14 tips

More and more Russian hackers are looking to unleash cyberattacks across the world. Keep yourself and your clients safe with these strategies from cybersecurity expert Robert Siciliano. Continue reading

Keller Williams Pres. Marc King has a plan for unproductive agents

Keller Williams President Marc King says the company has a to-be-announced plan to help the 80 percent of agents who are underproducing level up — playing to the company’s belief that the agent is always No. 1. Continue reading

Alternative brokerage Torii is innovating home search management: Tech Review

Torii is a multifaceted brokerage that has both salaried and independent agents and focuses primarily on millennial first-time homebuyers. Continue reading

Moderne Ventures names 9 startups for 2022 Passport Program

Companies participating in the six-month industry immersion program gain access to Moderne’s network of over 700 executives and corporations, according to an announcement Thursday.
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