Tomorrow’s problem? Not for these Sitzer-spooked brokerages: Triple-I

More than 1 in 4 agents say their brokerage has changed its policy on buyer agency agreements, and fallout from commission suits has already taken a toll, according to Inman Intel Index results. Continue reading

Luxury Presence latest to unleash AI to automate lead capture

Luxury Presence has evolved from a website development company to a real estate software firm now offering an AI lead nurture solution for the industry. Continue reading

Many hoped a March rate cut would boost housing. Now, it’s not so clear

Most real estate professionals believe rate cuts by the Fed will be crucial for a sales recovery, according to results from the Inman Intel Index survey. But the timing on those cuts is hazy. Continue reading

We’ve got mail: Inside Real Estate buys email manager Folio

Real estate software company Inside Real Estate (IRE) has acquired Amitree, the company that developed email-based productivity solution Folio. Continue reading

Higharc $53M Series B timed with growth in new-home sales

Construction technology company Higharc closed a $53 million Series B round of financing led by Spark Capital and Pillar VC. Continue reading

Latest Matterport release looks to ‘automate the future’

Known as Matterport Property Intelligence, the release contains features now out of beta testing, such as automatic room-by-room labeling and dimensions, color-coded and company-branded floor plans and property reports for fully detailed physical listi… Continue reading

‘The vibe is pretty good’ as first earnings season of 2024 kicks off

Ahead of Q4 earnings this week and next, analysts are narrowing in on the future — and pleased by lower rates and a healthier economy as it rebounds from the final months of 2023. Continue reading

Staircase’s ChatMTG promises to automate mortgage approval

Mark your calendars for the ultimate real estate experiences with Inman’s upcoming events! Dive into the future at Connect Miami, immerse in luxury at Luxury Connect, and converge with industry leaders at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Discover more an… Continue reading

NAR REACH’s new class of Down Under proptechs largest yet

Introduced in 2019, the Australia and New Zealand REACH program is Second Century Venture’s longest running international technology incubation and mentorship effort Continue reading

Earnnest begins rollout of escrow-as-a-service

The new service, available to date only in Massachusetts, where Earnnest has secured a brokerage license, is designed to alleviate the cost, management demands and above all else, legal risk of holding deposits in escrow. The company is looking to rapi… Continue reading