Figure now using OpenAI’s GPT to speed HELOC doc review process

When combined with a newly launched chatbot powered by Google Gemini, Figure says AI-powered doc review will save $8 million while raising customer satisfaction scores. Continue reading

Rupert Murdoch’s REA Group calls it quits on Rightmove acquisition

News Corp.-subsidiary REA Group announced on Monday it had given up on its quest to purchase Rightmove after its fourth offer of $8.3 billion was rejected by the UK portal’s board of directors. Continue reading

Howard Hanna, ListAssist team up on natural language search tool

The tool will let real estate consumers search using everyday language. It’s also designed to provide better, more insightful leads to Howard Hanna. Continue reading

Sonar by Simplist blends AI to flatten mortgage operations

The intent of Sonar is to create a vertical user experience to flatten the process for creating, working and delivering mortgage products. Continue reading

In home search, Flika puts buyers first: Tech Review

Flika users swipe right on homes they like, and left on those they don’t. The app stands out for its consumer-heavy feel and experience, like it could be as easily helping a person find a new pair of sneakers. Continue reading

Industry heavy-hitters launch app that documents agents’ workflow

Rayse, which the company has positioned as a way of “pushing back against the settlements,” is backed by Realtor associations, MLSs, brokerages and leaders, including co-CEO James Dwiggins. Continue reading

Notable to power Brown Harris Stevens’ reno and staging product

The deal to power the brokerage’s Curate by BHS product marks the largest partnership Notable has launched since joining Leading RE’s Solutions Group this spring, according to an announcement on Tuesday. Continue reading

HomeStack inks deal with Reliance to boost real estate’s mobile might

HomeStack’s bespoke mobile application builder leverages APIs from popular software firms, helping users access essential tools, data and business needs in a white-labeled environment. Continue reading

Lofty changes reflect structure of ‘modern brokerage’

Lofty offers a wide-ranging selection of solutions for the real estate space, offering web-based experiences for agents, teams and standalone brokerages alike to automate marketing, better nurture leads and manage deals. Continue reading