Zumper to put $30M in funding to work in short-term rental market

Zumper’s data shows that the idea of short-term rentals is bigger, and more critical, than vacation properties and the remote-working technology sector. Continue reading

Time for an email upgrade? Here’s how to keep it professional

Many agents are still using dated or personal email addresses to correspond with their clients. Marketing expert Jeff Roth is ready to walk you through everything you need to know about setting up a new email address to help you build your career. Continue reading

Compass lets go of Chief Technology Officer Joseph Sirosh

Sirosh spent more than four years at the brokerage. He most recently was in the news for selling hundreds of thousands of Compass shares. Continue reading

NCRMLS, BrokerBay look to the future with 3D tour integration

BrokerBay’s solution for MLSs allows agents to publish digital twins of their listings within the MLS’s home search experience, the 3D content for which is created by Matterport or iGuide, according to user preference. Continue reading

Qualia’s new API could help companies scale digital title ops

Qualia API users can automatically place and track title orders and access order, accounting and contact data to build custom notifications and performance dashboards. Continue reading

WATCH: What’s been going on with real estate tech stocks?

Prominent investors descended on Inman CEO Connect in Las Vegas to discuss recent volatility in real estate tech company values. Continue reading

Opendoor promotes Amazon exec to serve as technology chief

Raji Subramanian previously led teams at Amazon and Yahoo and went to Opendoor after a 2021 acquisition. She brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and leadership, the company says. Continue reading

WATCH: How being picky about your financing options can pay off

At Inman Connect Las Vegas, John Paasonen of Maxwell and Robert Foos of Knock said agents and buyers have an opportunity to be selective in the current market when it comes to financing. Continue reading

Will Compass’ changes to agent pay slow its growth?

The brokerage has grown rapidly thanks to generous handouts of cash and stocks to newly onboarded real estate agents. But amid leaner times, those perks are going away. Continue reading

WATCH: Like it or not, the blockchain is coming to real estate

At Inman Connect Las Vegas earlier this month, executives behind the blockchain company Consortia discussed ways the business of buying and selling real estate could change overnight. Continue reading