Meet Lucy, an AI assistant that’s ‘all about empowering’ agents

Rechat wants agents to lean on AI like Lucy to improve their value proposition to consumers and make better use of the powerful tools software companies are building for them Continue reading

Luxury brokerage Douglas Elliman is now in the mortgage business

Mortgage broker Elliman Capital, a “strategic alliance” with Associated Mortgage Bankers Inc., will offer traditional and specialty loan products “from multiple national and regional lenders.” Continue reading

Take the Inman Intel Index survey for July

Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors report on what they’re seeing in their corner of the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey. Continue reading

The Grok meltdown: Cautionary AI lessons for every agent

Human judgment isn’t optional when you’re working with AI tools, trainer Bernice Ross writes. It’s essential for understanding how they can go wrong, so you can protect your brand. Continue reading

Blend Labs embraces Doma’s ‘instant title decisioning’ solution

Doma claims Upfront Title can saves borrowers 40 percent to 70 percent on title insurance. In a trial run with Mr. Cooper, the solution cut loan cycles by three days and saved borrowers hundreds of dollars on title fees. Continue reading

Nest Realty reimagines its tech with AI company Rechat

Rechat has gained another partner, with Virginia-based brokerage Nest Realty choosing the AI-powered company to streamline its tech strategy through its one-stop shop “Super App.” Continue reading

Viral ‘realtorshateme’ campaign creator launches self-sale software

A Boulder, Colorado, homeowner’s viral social media campaign that challenged local commission standards has inspired the launch of a new consumer-facing software application. Continue reading

Doorvest acquires Wreno, integrates renovation management platform

Doorvest helps investors find and buy single-family rentals and it’s acquired Wreno, a solution for managing home rehab projects. Continue reading

Zillow unveils interactive ‘drone-like experience’ along with other new features

Portal behemoth Zillow has dropped five new home search, tour and affordability features, with the crown jewel being SkyTour, an aerial tour feature. Continue reading

Realtor.com acquires collaborative home search app Zenlist

Zenlist is a mobile-first app that enables agents and homebuyers to search properties together. Zenlist has more than 35,000 users and multiple brokerage and MLS partnerships. Continue reading