Home renovation valuation app raises $6.5M, launches in Seattle

Inman was provided an early look at the Plunk app, which is member of NAR’s Reach Accelerator Class of 2021. The funding will be used to further hone the app’s first national iteration Continue reading

89% of all metro areas saw double-digit home price gains in Q1

Amid widespread annual home price growth, 89 percent of all metro areas saw double-digit price gains, according to the National Association of Realtor’s First Quarter Metro Home Prices report. Continue reading

5 trends that will dominate the future rental market

The suburbs will likely continue to be popular, but who owns and lives in the houses may change, according to panelists at the Urban Land Institute’s virtual Spring Meeting conference. Continue reading

Lone Wolf Technologies acquires LionDesk and HomeSpotter

“Ultimately, where we want to go is a fully connected digital platform with a single user persona,” said Lone Wolf CEO Jimmy Kelly about the purchases of CRM LionDesk and marketing technology provider HomeSpotter. Continue reading

Pulse: Readers share their tips for second-homebuyers

In today’s market, how are agents helping buyers looking to invest in getaway properties? This week, our readers share why working with the right agent — with a well-rounded knowledge of the market — matters. Continue reading

Inman Handbook: Finding success in the short-term rental market

With this summer’s short-term rental market poised to be one of the busiest ever, owners need to be on top of their game. Here’s how investors and independent Airbnb hosts can succeed. Continue reading

Compass readies for first earnings report after a turbulent month

As Compass gears up for its first-ever earnings call on May 12, here’s a review of the brokerage’s first month as a publicly traded company — including acquisitions, lawsuits and stock market highs and lows. Continue reading

Live tour app HomeRover launches refresh after agent feedback

HomeRover by BrightDoor has announced new features to its live tour app for real estate agents and homebuyers. The refocused version includes a more business-tailored interface for agents and improved consumer-facing features and usability. Continue reading

7 things new agents should do every day for a year

New agents are constantly asking Mauricio Umansky, founder and CEO of The Agency, what he did in his first year as an agent to lay the foundation for his career. Here, he shares the daily habits that helped set him up for success. Continue reading