Agents need to ‘lean in’ to technology, but they’re not going extinct

OJO Labs founder and CEO John Berkowitz believes real estate agents will continue to play an important role in the industry for a very long time but also urged them Friday to “lean in” to technology because it’s coming whether they like it or not. Continue reading

OJO Labs to acquire RealSavvy

OJO Labs announced today it’s acquired RealSavvy, a real estate tech startup that provides IDX websites, branded mobile apps and a fully integrated customer relationship management tool. The acquisition will pace the way for OJO Labs to bring its propr… Continue reading

Stay relevant with these 5 real estate tech trends

Over the last decade, technology has changed the face of the real estate industry, leading some industry professionals to fear what future advancement will mean for their careers. There’s no need to fret. It’s just a matter of keeping up with the times… Continue reading

Realogy’s new tech game plan? Chatbots, AI and next-gen search

Glenn Fitzgerald, vice president of Realogy’s tech division, discussed tools and technologies the real estate giant is investing in during an Inman Connect panel Monday. Continue reading

Ylopo debuts virtual assistant

Real estate digital marketing startup Ylopo has developed a digital assistant that can send text messages and follow up with consumers on behalf of agents. Continue reading

Property management startup Home365 launches in Las Vegas

The Bay Area-based startup offers full-service management for property owners at a single fee determined by an algorithm. Continue reading

What Can AI Do to Help Us Age Better?

New technology devices and apps pop up as abundantly as summer weeds here in Silicon Valley. Chip-enhanced products offer to satisfy almost every need imaginable. Prompts from your smart refrigerator tell you to buy more milk. With a voice command, mus… Continue reading

Use artificial intelligence to improve your lead conversion rate

Today’s real estate agents face enormous obstacles to maintain a consistent revenue stream — market dynamics and growing competition from other agents and digital alternatives are a constant threat. RAP Success Systems (RAPSS) simplifies and reduces th… Continue reading

Danger Ahead: Privacy Concerns With High-Tech Caregiving Devices

One of the most exciting sectors in the elder care market is the technology industry moving into the caregiving business. High-tech devices and support services are being built around smartphones, voice-activated devices, artificial intelligence (AI) a… Continue reading

Mega MLS gets boost from AI, team features

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) is set to become the first MLS in the nation to launch artificial intelligence-based compliance and listing input tools from tech startup Restb.ai for its more than 45,000 subscribers. Continue reading