3 key takeaways: forecasting the power of real estate’s transaction revolution

Sean Black and Brad Inman discuss what you need to know to be prepared from (and excited about) the next revolution in real estate. Continue reading

Knock focused on winning agents’ trust

In case they’re not getting the message, Knock’s booth at Inman Connect Las Vegas sported a banner that read, “In Agents We Trust.” Continue reading

‘Power buyer’ UpEquity raises $50M in series B funding round

Austin-based lender says its technology enables homebuyers to make all-cash offers and close a mortgage in 18 days on average. Continue reading

3 moments that shaped the career of Knock CEO Sean Black

From working at the Vatican to meeting Barbara Corcoran, Sean Black breaks down the milestones that led him to success. Read about the three moments that sharpened his leadership skills ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

Knock’s GO mortgage offers appraisal coverage and cash-offer close certainty

Knock GO, which stands for Guaranteed Offer, is a “cash-like” conventional mortgage product that allows buyers to write an offer on a home without including a financing contingency. Continue reading

Future 15: tune in to modernize and future-proof your real estate business

Knock CEO Sean Black will host Future 15, an exciting new series that will welcome real estate’s big thinkers to talk about trends, tech, and innovation across the industry. Continue reading

Knock now in 65 markets after expansion into Portland, Oregon

Knock has expanded into Portland as well as five other metros in Oregon and Washington, the homeownership startup announced on Monday. Continue reading

Brokerage exec tells all: Tools to win in today’s market

In the above session from Connect Now, Shelley Smith of Knock and Carol Perry of HomeSmart International discuss a brokerage that successfully adopted new technology and tools that benefit clients as much as agents, and how you can do the same. Continue reading

Inman Review: Ribbon puts a bow on a unique package of fintech and proptech

Ribbon helps buyers buy before they sell, rescues bad deals and gives first-time buyers a way to win deals in what might be the industry’s first hybrid fintech-proptech application. Continue reading