Author Archives: Patrick Kearns

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

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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

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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 →

Realogy sues former manager who defected to Compass

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Realogy has sued a former manager of one a Sotheby’s International Realty franchises for defecting to Compass in violation of a noncompete clause. Continue reading →

New tool allows consumers to compare iBuyer offers nationwide

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Zavvie has launched Offer Optimizer, a tool that allows homeowners to compare instant offers from Offerpad, Opendoor, Zillow Offers and Redfin Now. Continue reading →

Meet the Realtor running for Congress

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Leigh Brown, a Realtor and owner of a North Carolina-based RE/MAX franchise, is hoping to become the Republican party’s nominee for the vacant Congressional seat in North Carolina’s 9th district. Continue reading →

Leading Silicon Valley brokerages spearhead data-sharing initiative

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A group of seven Silicon Valley brokerages are following the lead of colleagues in San Francisco to launch a regional Buyer Graph initiative powered by real estate tech startup RealScout. Continue reading →

Property management startup Guesty nabs $35M funding round

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Software startup Guesty announced Thursday it has raised $35 million in Series C funding, bringing its total funding to $60 million. Continue reading →

Federal Reserve keeps rates static, predicts no hikes in 2019

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The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 2.25 to 2.50 percent Wednesday as was widely expected while also predicting no rate hikes in 2019. Continue reading →