RentSpree, Florida Realtors ink Form Simplicity software deal

Form Simplicity is a product owned and operated by Florida Realtors, and it will now work with RentSpree to “expedite the still often fragmented leasing process.” Continue reading

In a downturn, real estate agents should market with future in mind

Agents who lean into this down market stand to gain market share that could benefit them for years, real estate executives argued Thursday at the Inman Connect Now virtual event. Continue reading

Adiós America! Far Homes’ $2.25M seed funding helps buy abroad

“Their business will benefit their customers, colleagues and communities, not just themselves and their other shareholders,” said Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman. Continue reading

California Association of Realtors offers Milestones as member perk

More than 217,000 real estate agents in California will now be able to access Milestones software that was in development for three years before surfacing earlier this summer. Continue reading

Risky business: Why do big tech deals so often fail?

Getting all the pieces in place for a big tech deal is ridiculously tough, writes Joe Jesuele. You need to have the right mission, leaders, and a solid cultural fit, then make sure you spend your dollars wisely. Continue reading

Compass lays off more workers, with technology department hit hardest

Compass laid off a significant chunk of its technology team, according to press reports that appeared to suggest hundreds of jobs slashed. This is the second round of layoffs this year. Continue reading

Property management software company DoorLoop unlocks $20M

Venture capital and the rent-tech players continue to get along well as the multi-sector startup pulls in a total of $30 million to date. Continue reading

Staircase automates underwriting of private mortgage insurance

MI Underwriting tool pulls documents and data directly from lenders, allowing mortgage insurers to make instant policy decisions at half the cost. Continue reading

Amrock aims to offer smartphone closings everywhere they’re allowed

The Rocket Companies subsidiary will roll out mobile eClosings for purchase loans by the end of 2022, an indication the practice of attending a closing in person may soon be coming to a close. Continue reading

ESentry app simplifies open house-to-CRM connectivity: Tech Review

ESentry is an iOS app for agents to use to capture lead information at open houses using QR code scanning. It leverages the user’s CRM API to reconcile visitor data with any existing records and create an in-app lead profile. Continue reading