Will voice-powered CRMs for real estate take off in 2020?

Voice search in real estate has been largely targeted at home search and agent branding, but tech innovators need to look inward to really power the industry. Continue reading

Austin Board of Realtors settles with CoreLogic over data sales

The settlement comes eight months after the Austin Board of Realtors accused CoreLogic of improperly selling data on sold homes. Continue reading

Real estate industry rallies for agent who lost sons in Christmas car crash

Twin 16-year-olds Mark Anthony and Michael Angelo Urista were two of three teens killed when the Hyundai sedan they were in veered into a northbound lane and hit a utility pole. Continue reading

Tech startup launches ‘Craigslist for pocket listings’

In the face of the National Association of Realtors’ new ban on pocket listings, OfferAI’s tool connects real estate agents to a network of investors who purchase off-market properties. Continue reading

Is Firepoint lit? The CRM and website provider packs heat

Designed by agents to offer brokers and teams the best parts of a technology support system, from lead generation to management, this CRM should make the list of any broker wanting to see what else is out there in 2020. Continue reading

Florida family could be homeless for the holidays following rental scam

Fredy Asevedo transferred more than $3,000 for a two-month deposit on a rental before the man posing as his real estate agent stopped replying to his calls. Continue reading

Neighborhoods in the Bay Area, Boston among Redfin’s most competitive of 2019

White Oaks, a neighborhood about 30 minutes south of San Francisco, was the most competitive place for U.S. homebuyers in 2019, according to Redfin. Continue reading

Smart-home tech for agents: SmartThings vs. Hubitat Elevation

Between Samsung’s SmartThings and Hubitat Elevation, the smart-home hub train is one you’ll want to board. But which of these tech tools is best for you or your clients? We’ll help you decide. Continue reading