As homebuyers pine for options, startups scramble to fill the void

A new class of tech company is responding to the home inventory shortage by taking sellers to the edge of the MLS — and sometimes beyond — with off-market appeals and more. Continue reading

3 ways to be an off-market pro to help clients get what they want

Realtor Greg Burns was waiting in front of a home mustering up the courage to get out and walk onto someone’s property to ask if they would be interested in selling their home. Continue reading

Pocket listings are still around, but the off-market landscape is evolving

Two years after the National Association of Realtors approved the Clear Cooperation Policy, pocket listings haven’t disappeared. But they remain hotly debated, and demand for off-market housing is as strong as ever. Continue reading

‘Most agents are time-poor:’ Why tech needs to cut through the crap

At Inman Connect Las Vegas, four proptech executives discussed how technology can be used to empower agents to save time, flatten work processes and better serve clients. Continue reading

DropOffer launches app that taps the ‘Off-Market’ for more inventory

Patent-pending technology connects users with any home not currently on the market, opening up much-needed inventory for agents and consumers. Continue reading