Automate your post-close contacts with W+R Studios’ Homebeat

W+R Studios launches Homebeat, a service to send past clients regular updates on home value and market statistics. Continue reading

Groundfloor gets $3M more from individual real estate investors

Crowdfunded investment platform Groundfloor raises $3 million more and doubles year-over-year revenue. Continue reading

Tribus websites now voice-searchable with Restb.ai integration

Tribus, builder of custom web software solutions for real estate agents, has partnered with Restb.ai to improve accessibility and search results of property websites. Continue reading

ICLV Startup Alley: 6 intriguing stops worth making

Startup Alley at Connect is a pulsing, technology-infused pathway into the future of the industry. Here are a few of the companies that have gained my interest. Continue reading

First time at Connect? Here’s how to navigate Startup Alley like a pro

Startup Alley at Inman Connect Las Vegas can be a daunting experience when looking for an upcoming technology partner. Here’s a guide to navigating it like a pro. Continue reading

Fifth Wall Ventures announces new $500M proptech fund

Fifth Wall Ventures announced today it successfully hit its $500 million goal for a second proptech fund. The Opendoor and Blend-backer now has 48 global limited partners across a number of proptech subsectors, giving startups access to some of the ind… Continue reading

Company that eliminates security deposits ‘locks’ in new partner

LeaseLock replaces security deposits with monthly fees and believes its new insurance partnership shows that the industry is embracing its business model. Continue reading

Reasi’s digital escrow is industry’s best example of blockchain use

Reasi fulfills its promise of streamlining the closing process, and it’s one of the sharpest uses of smart contracts on the blockchain. Continue reading

Why eXp’s top tech exec joined flat-fee rival Redefy

Scott Petronis, the newly appointed chief product and technology officer at discount brokerage Redefy believes the consumer is getting overshadowed in the real estate industry. Finding a company that he believes has a greater focus on the consumer is a… Continue reading