No commission is worth your well-being. Tips and tech for agent safety

Despite the expectation of assumed trust between two parties in a business transaction, even those met at previous showings, real estate agents are always at risk when in the act of doing their job. Continue reading

Lion & Orb’s +AdStudio makes the most of positive press: Tech Review

+AdStudio is software to create and manage digital ad campaigns, primarily for Facebook. Campaigns can be devised for multiple Facebook and Instagram pages and campaign goals, such as listing promotion, agent branding or website traffic. Continue reading

ICNY: Tech has disrupted the real estate industry. What now?

Tech has long been regarded as a major (and frequent) disrupter of the real estate industry. Join us at Inman Connect New York to learn how to use the latest tech tools to build your successful real estate empire. Continue reading

Revive releases app to help sellers, agents manage pre-sale renovations

The app, called Revive Home, allows all parties involved in the renovations to communicate via direct chat, insert renovation updates and store critical documents on both major mobile operating systems. Continue reading

New tools from Clear Capital facilitate desktop appraisals

Real estate agents and brokers approved by Clear Capital provide property information and photos that supplement data from public sources, helping appraisers complete accurate desktop appraisals. Continue reading

Pacaso, Engel & Völkers partner to formalize co-ownership model

Luxury real estate brand Engel & Völkers and second-home co-ownership platform Pacaso have formally partnered to promote the sale of homes branded as co-owned luxury properties. Continue reading

It’s time to ditch mortgage lending’s outdated appraisal model

It’s time for the mortgage lending industry to move to an AVM-based appraisal model, says real estate coach Bernice Ross. There is too much room for error, especially in today’s super-fast-paced market. Continue reading

Realtor.com announces new chief revenue, growth hires

Bryan Ellis will take over as chief revenue officer, while Arthur Chapin will join the company for the newly created role of chief growth officer. Ellis has experience at Angie’s List and Tesla while Chapin joins the company from Expedia. Continue reading

HomeJab launches NFT marketplace for real estate images

Called “real,” HomeJab’s new NFT marketplace allows brokerages and real estate-related companies to purchase exclusive images for marketing. This cuts down on brand confusion while providing greater financial incentives for photographers. Continue reading

Land sales in the metaverse: How real estate professionals are embracing the shift

In this new type of land ownership, real estate professionals will have to consider changing or adapting the way they sell or market real estate. Here, three pros share their insights and predict what’s next. Continue reading