The Real Word: Is Zillow’s ShowingTime deal fraught with competition issues?

In this edition of The Real Word, Bryon and Nicole discuss whether Zillow is potentially becoming a monopoly and go over a list of things to do before selling a home — plus real estate tips from Kim Kardashian.
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Is 3D printing the answer for sustainable building?

The current construction industry remains powerful in its environmental degradation. However, 3D printing may offer a chance to rewire construction’s cyclical ideology, acting as a solution to both sustainability and efficiency. Continue reading

Inman Review: GetAccept helps agents stay in touch and convert leads

Built outside of real estate for business-to-business sales with strong CRM roots, GetAccept is a sales support software that occupies a rare spot between CRM and transaction manager. Continue reading

21 creative video concepts to reach more buyers and sellers

Knowing what to shoot is half the battle with video creation. Here’s a handy list of inexpensive video ideas that every agent can — and should — easily make to reach out to more potential buyers and sellers and keep in touch with past clients. Continue reading

Every-day real estate investors power GroundFloor’s rapid growth

GroundFloor invests in debt products that fund a number of types of real estate projects, including residential single-family homes, multi-family homes of up to four units, townhomes, condominiums, planned unit developments and new construction. Continue reading

MoxiPresent launches new tools and better brand control

The browser-based solution from MoxiWorks has embraced the power of the listing presentation by enabling individual agents to promote open houses, design and scroll through neighborhood tours, and quickly create listing print collateral. Continue reading

Facebook wants to turn your video meetings into virtual reality

Facebook just launched a virtual-reality service that allows people to hold virtual work meetings as avatars, and agents can use it as a tool to connect with buyers, sellers and colleagues. Continue reading

‘The American dream has changed’: Feather wins NAR ‘Pitch Battle’

The furniture rental startup was one of 12 contestants to go head-to-head in a ‘Pitch Battle’ hosted by NAR’s for-profit investment subsidiary, Second Century Ventures. Continue reading

Why homebuyers aren’t taking advantage of drop in mortgage rates

The historically low level of inventory for sale suggests that any rate-related increase in sales will be muted due to the inadequacy of listings needed to fulfill higher buyer demand. This softer sales response also suggests more upward pressure on pr… Continue reading