Regulators modernizing giant database of mortgage pros

Launched in the midst of the 2008 financial crisis to weed out bad actors, the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System & Registry (NMLS) is scheduled to be updated this weekend as part of a long-term modernization project. Continue reading

Coldwell Banker adds generative AI to Listing Concierge platform

With its new capabilities, the platform will allow agents and concierge coordinators to automate the generation of listing descriptions, image captions and property attributes “in minutes,” the firm told Inman. Continue reading

Waltz provides foreign investors a foot into US real estate

Waltz promises to use its software-enabled workflow to reduce the time and number of administrative hurdles non-citizens face when looking to invest in the U.S., stating it can be done fewer than 30 days. Continue reading

Zavvie’s power buyer suite for mortgage lenders is catching on

More than 7,500 loan officers in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., have access to cash offers that can be approved in as little as an hour, with NEO Home Loans and American Financial Network among the biggest partners. Continue reading

RealScout inks enterprise deal with Sotheby’s International Realty

Nine months after signing an enterprise deal with Anywhere, California-based proptech leader RealScout has extended its reach to include Sotheby’s International Realty’s company-owned locations. Agents at SIR’s company-owned locations will have full ac… Continue reading

Richard Simonelli returns to CoStar as company strengthens C-suite

CoStar Group revealed its latest executive hires of the summer, with Simonelli returning after six years as Compass’ industry relations SVP. Cyndi Eakin was promoted to chief accounting officer. Continue reading

Hot-app summer: 15 brightest tech tools for real estate agents

Creating leverage through technology has never been easier, Jimmy Burgess writes. Check out his list of hot apps to make this summer sizzle for your business. Continue reading

Thumbtack, MyMove get closer in software integration

The partnership between Thumbtack and MyMove helps link relocating families directly to the types of services so often needed when moving in and out of a home. Continue reading

MoxiWorks laying off employees 1 month after replacing CEO

Real estate marketing and technology company used by more than 400,000 agents nationwide hired AI startup executive Eric Elfman in June to replace founder York Baur as CEO. Continue reading

Realtor.com CEO: CoStar made ‘deceptive and misleading’ claims

Damian Eales told Inman his company is focused on providing high-quality leads and has plans to further leverage the network of its parent company, News Corp. Continue reading