These are the trends that will dominate real estate in 2019

Tremendous opportunities lie ahead for real estate professionals — but also risks, slowdowns, and potentially difficult transitions. Continue reading

Can SetSchedule’s updated app curb lead quality concerns?

Lead generation app SetSchdule has released a new version of its app for real estate agents. Will it be enough to address agent concerns about lead quality? Continue reading

Expedia acquires 2 home-sharing startups as Airbnb rivalry heats up

Expedia has acquired two apartment-sharing startups in a move that positions the global travel technology company as a competitor to Airbnb. Continue reading

What lenders are doing to fend off disruption

It’s no surprise that real estate professionals are worried that so-called disruptors, like Zillow and Opendoor, will eventually eat their lunches. But has anyone considered that lenders are just as worried about the same thing? Continue reading

NAR in talks with Google on broker links, postpones vote

The National Association of Realtors is in talks with Google to improve broker website rankings on the popular search engine. Continue reading

Realtors shouldn’t waste time publishing their own blogs: Elm Street CEO

Real software company Elm Street Technology (EST) continued its rapid expansion this month with the acquisition of marketing automation startup eMerge and the launch of a new full-service marketing agency called “3sixtyfive.” Continue reading

Padx offers agents a desk, full-time work and a salary — is it a dream job?

Padx, a cloud-based real estate brokerage with an IDX-fed property search portal for home shoppers, is offering real estate agents an alternative to the traditional commission-based model that might be the perfect gig for agents — or maybe not. Continue reading

Contactually updates Chrome browser extension for Gmail

Contactually expects the Gmail connectivity to further streamline how its customers use their product, the ultimate goal of every software product, and especially of customer relationship management platforms. Continue reading