An estimated $4B will flow to U.S. proptech companies in 2019 – that’s just the beginning

An estimated $4 billion is forecasted to flow into the U.S. real estate technology (proptech) space in 2019, a record for the industry, according to a new report from CB Insights, but experts in the space say the industry hasn’t come close to reaching … Continue reading

Bright MLS and Homesnap launch multichannel digital ad product

Members of Bright MLS will be able to use Homesnap’s digital advertising tool to market listings on Facebook, Google, Waze and Instagram. Continue reading

Coldwell Banker in pole position? CBx Seller Leads sees big 1st-year growth

Coldwell Banker’s CBx Seller Leads, a free lead service for affiliated companies, has seen a 74 percent adoption rate in its first 12 months. The “machine learning” software helps convert leads into listings at three times the market rate, according to… Continue reading

Ben Kinney’s Brivity now part of Keller Cloud Innovator Program

Real estate software solution Brivity announced Monday it is now a Keller Cloud Innovation Partner. The platform, a product of Keller Williams mega-agent Ben Kinney, now integrates with KW Command, and its mobile app is the exclusive provider of custom… Continue reading

Prominent indie Baird & Warner makes its own investment in tech

Baird & Warner will partner with Inside Real Estate’s kvCORE platform to provide companywide technology advantages for agents and clients. Continue reading

Considering new tech? Make sure it hits these 4 marks

Moving a real estate business onto a new technology platform doesn’t have to be frustrating or overly time-consuming. When the new product can raise productivity and transform business, tech users have even more motivation to take the leap and make the… Continue reading

Back At You birthed from merger with Realistiq

Back At You Media and Realistiq combine to offer automated social media and digital marketing with back-office oversight under the banner Back At You. Continue reading

‘New Kids’ pitch the future of real estate

At a session called “New Kids on the Block,” company leaders offered their solutions to agent pain points, including ways to boost their reputation, collect more referrals, easily fix poor photos and get more clients. 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

‘Cannabis Open House Party’ to launch social app Rila

The company will host a cannabis-themed open house in Sherman Oaks, California, replete with plants, hemp dog treats, skincare products and lessons on leaf trimming in the cabana — all to officially launch the social real estate app that uses agent- an… Continue reading