Revaluate’s ‘Likely-To-Move’ score is right 1 in 5 times

Altos Research performed an independent study of Revaluate’s “Likely-To-Move” score, and the results show that it’s accurate 19.5 percent of the time. Continue reading

PeerStreet expands loan product line for private investors

The loans, which will vary from $75,000 to $1.5 million and come with an interest rate from 6.5 to 10 percent, are aimed at lenders hoping to reach borrowers in search of investment properties. Continue reading

How indie brokerages are using technology to survive

Smaller brokerages may lack the institutional muscle of the major franchises or the endless capital from Silicon Valley, but their bootstrapping innovations are nevertheless winning them listings and offering a model for independent players hoping to s… Continue reading

Realtor.com tests replacing its lead-gen with Opcity, angering brokers

Some brokers who rely on realtor.com’s lead generation service are reeling after learning from the company that the service will no longer be offered in their area but instead replaced with one from Opcity, a startup that was acquired by News Corp., th… Continue reading

New startup wants to automate lead prospecting with chatbots

The team behind My Home Agent and Commersh unveiled Briepher, a new automated text messaging bot that allows agents to reach 400 consumers a month. Continue reading

7 simple website tweaks that’ll increase your lead gen

It’s hard enough to get people to your website in the first place, and you certainly don’t want them leaving without connecting. Make these tweaks to your site, and your lead generation will skyrocket. Continue reading

WATCH: The new tech that’s changing the game

Hear how the automotive industry has evolved and if we can expect the same for the real estate industry from eXp Realty’s Scott Petronis, Toronto Real Estate Board & MLS’s John DiMichele and INRIX’s Kevin Foreman onstage at Inman Connect New York…. Continue reading

WATCH: What are platforms, and why should you care?

Are broker platforms augmenting or replacing existing MLS platforms? What is the impact to industry participants? Explore why this topic is the new buzzword of the industry and what the future looks like. Continue reading

Orlando Bloom’s bachelor pad hits the market for $9M

Now that he’s counting down the days until his marriage to Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom has decided to part with his bachelor pad, listing it for $8.9 million. Continue reading