How prop tech companies are stepping up for agents during coronavirus crisis

A number of big-name prop tech companies are taking on the COVID-19 downturn head-on by extending discounts, deferring payments and holding educational webinars to help the agent community. Continue reading

Rently self-guided tours coming to 75 more rental communities

An award-winning national property manager responds to reduction in face-to-face showings by rolling out Rently’s patented touring technology. Continue reading

Zumper fast-tracks online tour tools, presses on with hiring plans

The nation’s largest rental search and transaction platform has pushed up the launch of new online tour tools to counter the “coronavirus market.” HUD’s call to delay evictions could have long-standing impact on property market. Continue reading

New agent-developed app assigns and pays agents for side work

Led in part by a Portland, Oregon-based Keller Williams agent, BrokerHive assigns tasks and pays agents to support their colleagues, helping new agents learn and top producers to keep producing. Continue reading

IdealEstate aims for agent cooperation with nationwide recruiting, referral power

IdealEstate — a Salt Lake City-based, Pinterest inspired, home curation tool — is now realizing its power as an agent recruiting tool and leveraging a nationwide network of more than 800,000 agent users. Continue reading

NYC-based property matching service Localize to connect buyers with agents

Originally aiming to offer New York City buyers an honest look at neighborhoods and buildings, the company has now launched Localize Advantage to help buyers to find their ideal agent. Continue reading

Coronavirus could bring consolidation, layoffs to proptech

Venture capitalists have poured billions into real estate technology. But as the coronavirus hammers the economy, that funding may begin to dry up. Continue reading

KW’s consumer search app delivers on multiple fronts

Gary Keller’s declaration of becoming a tech company will never be technically correct, but in terms of offering agents smart tools to better their business, the company is delivering. The KW app is the latest proof. Continue reading

Can AgentPortal’s pro-agent, free model survive scale?

The altruistic and agent-minded social networking site was designed to give agents a “safe space” for industry collaboration, but that very effort could hamper adoption. It will offer a free CRM, websites and digital business cards — all free. Continue reading

BridgeMLS to offer members voice services via Voiceter Pro

Voiceter Pro has partnered with a number of MLSs around the country and now has added Northern California’s influential bridgeMLS to its lineup. Members can use both Google and Amazon smart speakers. Continue reading