Collabra debuts market analytics and video tool, Market Spotlight

The tool, which is part of Collabra’s RElumio digital marketing platform, is designed to incorporate market data into listing videos with minimal effort — an industry 1st, the company says. Continue reading

5 Airbnb options that are cheaper than this $143 a night storage unit

Short-term rental owners were surprised to find a container without windows and 3 bunk beds brought in that much rent. “Jesus Christ,” wrote one short-term rental investor, “someone has done it.” Here are five Airbnb options that are cheaper than that. Continue reading

Sundae rolls out set price buying tool for investors

The online property marketplace, geared toward buyers selling properties as-is, launches Purchase Direct, which lets investors see the set price of a home and move straight to making an offer. Continue reading

MoveEasy’s latest update makes the livin’ easy

MoveEasy is not just a list of area phone numbers and vendor websites, it’s fully integrated as a reseller of utilities, security system providers, landscapers, internet providers and pretty much everything a person needs to ensure a smooth move. Continue reading

Real estate agents weigh in on Zillow’s ShowingTime+ debut

Monday’s launch of ShowingTime+, a new brand intended to unify Zillow’s tech offerings, has only highlighted the industry’s polarizing feelings about the company. Continue reading

CMS seeks to set ‘gold standard’ in mortgage origination technology

With backing from Canadian software giant Constellation Real Estate Group, Constellation Mortgage Solutions will debut its new NOVA loan origination solution at the MBA annual conference. Continue reading

Fello, a hybrid iBuyer, keeps sellers engaged and agents front and center: Tech Review

Fello layers a direct-to-seller cash offer model over agent-integrated services, which collectively rest on a sophisticated data modeling solution for home valuations. Continue reading

RentSpree, Florida Realtors ink Form Simplicity software deal

Form Simplicity is a product owned and operated by Florida Realtors, and it will now work with RentSpree to “expedite the still often fragmented leasing process.” Continue reading

In a downturn, real estate agents should market with future in mind

Agents who lean into this down market stand to gain market share that could benefit them for years, real estate executives argued Thursday at the Inman Connect Now virtual event. Continue reading

Cutting edge or coming for your job? Proptech’s real role in real estate

Disruption has long been used in conjunction with proptech in real estate, but what has the real impact been? Livian CEO Adam Hergenrother breaks down the reality of proptech and where we’re headed.
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