Inman survey reveals proptech’s biggest draw is as agent support

Inman’s research arm, Intel, sought to gauge how agents, CEOs and entrepreneurs are harnessing a growing arsenal of tools in their quest to conquer everything from recruitment to notarization. Continue reading

So Meta: Propy offers certification in virtual world real estate

Propy’s course announcement is aligned with two well-known independent brokerages, The Agency and Brown Harris Stevens, announcing Metaverse initiatives. Continue reading

‘Proud to be geeky and nerdy,’ BHS and Metaverse Institute partner

Brown Harris Stevens’ agents will gain access to 8 learning modules powered by The Metaverse Institute, a company founded this year by real estate professionals from CORE and Compass. Continue reading

Playing the long game? Here’s what’s next for crypto

What crypto players are still standing as the market sheds weaker competitors? Rich Hopen outlines what’s next and what to expect in this Crypto Corner column.
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WATCH: Like it or not, the blockchain is coming to real estate

At Inman Connect Las Vegas earlier this month, executives behind the blockchain company Consortia discussed ways the business of buying and selling real estate could change overnight. Continue reading

Mark Cuban thinks metaverse real estate is ‘the dumbest’ thing ever

The billionaire investor and NBA franchise owner thinks buying virtual plots of land in a crypto-fueled metaverse is dumb. Like “super, meta, immaculately dumb.” Continue reading

Keeping agents ‘out of orange jumpsuits’: 3 tips on blockchain

One company prepares for a seismic shift to an entirely blockchain-based financial system for home transactions. Teresa Grobecker and Sheila Fejeran made their case at Inman Connect. Continue reading

3 trends poised to disrupt the real estate landscape

Emerging trends in real estate can sometimes be difficult to understand. Expert Sundance “Monty” Brennan explains why he thinks these 3 disruptors should be on your radar in the months to come as the market continues to shift Continue reading

Will the Fed kill crypto? Real estate agents plot future of blockchain

Ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas, Teresa Grobecker of Grobecker Holland International and Kevin Cottrell of eXp Realty discuss efforts to standardize the blockchain’s role in home sales. Continue reading