Cornerstone latest lender to take mortgage loan servicing in-house

In a coup for Black Knight, the deal is the latest in a growing trend as lenders see servicing as a way to smooth out revenue and retain past customers when they refinance or buy their next home. Continue reading

Power Buyer clients made 1 offer on average. Traditional buyers? 7

As homes continue to fly off the market for five to six figures above sellers’ asking price, real estate startup zavvie said homebuyers are increasingly turning toward Power Buyers to help them effectively win against well-funded institutional and indi… Continue reading

7 practical ways real estate’s biggest innovators are capitalizing on NFTs

Non-fungible tokens are all the rage in the financial industry right now, and are making their way into real estate in new and surprising ways. Trendsetters shared a few ideas with Inman. Continue reading

ICNY: Is blockchain the future of real estate?

Blockchain technology and cryptocurrency are changing the way real estate works, opening more doors for more people. Join tech experts next week at Inman Connect New York to learn how you can use blockchain in your real estate business and jump ahead o… Continue reading

5 ways to give your agents what they need (whether they know it or not)

Creating an incredible experience for your agents takes thought and creativity. According to founder and CEO of The Agency Mauricio Umansky, it starts with making them feel valued, connected and heard. Continue reading

Mortgage industry players now pooling data to promote e-closings

MISMO and Snapdocs have teamed up to launch the ‘e-Eligibility Exchange’ with participation from major data providers including Freddie Mac and First American Corp. Continue reading

5 tactics to convert referral leads like a Realogy ‘Masters Cup’ winner

The brokers from this year’s winning Realogy teams, Dr. Susan Jenkins of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Native American Group and Nick Pasquini of Century 21 Redwood Realty, spoke with Inman about some of their secrets to success with converting … Continue reading

Don’t call it a comeback! Why QR codes are more relevant than ever

Convenience and COVID reintroduced customizable barcode technology. WEST’s Sam Trimble explains how to make the most of scannable QR codes. Continue reading

After early stumbles, real estate tech startup Remine hires new CEO

Frederick Townes joins Remine following several tumultuous years for the company, and six months after it was acquired by a group of MLSs. Continue reading