Blimp drives deal communication, compensates for data: Tech review

Imagine if Facebook compensated users for every like, image post or ad campaign they started. That’s the idea behind Blimp’s approach to bettering the industry. Continue reading

With launch of YourHomeHub, MooveGuru offers agents franchise opportunities

Moving technology company MooveGuru is now selling franchise model to the real estate industry, allowing agents to invest in and own regional markets. Continue reading

Redfin partners with home security company to expand self-led tours

A year after launching self-led Direct Access tours for vacant listings, Redfin has partnered with home security company ADT to provide an extra layer of protection for homesellers. Sellers in 22 markets can now request ADT smart locks and sensors at n… Continue reading

UnlockdBox app helps real estate agents outsource daily tasks, earn more with smart ‘side-hustle’

This app can help top producers offload work that’s beyond their pay grade while helping new agents and aspirational assistants learn their market. Continue reading

Zillow Housing Hackathon winners create renter affordability app

The HBCU Housing Hackathon was a seven-day virtual competition to challenge students to create and pitch tech solutions to help consumers overcome obstacles in finding a home. The winning team was from Morehouse College. Continue reading

Opendoor boosts homebuying power with $9B borrowing limit

In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Oct. 4, Opendoor revealed it has entered into an amended mezzanine debt facility with a $3 billion limit. The amended mezzanine debt facility will bridge the gap between Opendoor’s debt and equity finan… Continue reading

Agent cuffed at showing taps George Floyd lawyer in suit against cops

Realtor Eric Brown was showing a property to a client in August when police surrounded the home and placed both men and a 15-year-old boy in handcuffs. Continue reading

Rolling out new tech? 3 critical steps for better adoption

Technology that you’re paying for but not using is just money down the drain. Follow these steps, and you’ll get great adoption, increased agent loyalty and engagement — and the best return on your tech investment. Continue reading

How the pandemic made social media even more important

The pandemic has increased the amount of time people spend on mobile devices and driven more consumers to find businesses online. Continue reading

Offerpad launches in 106 central Ohio cities, including Columbus

The publicly traded iBuyer has launched its services in the Columbus metro area, bringing its number of markets to 22. Continue reading