Showing apps, portals, big tech partner with RESO on data standardization

The lack of uniform terminology and information standards in listing data has long plagued those who advocate for technology adoption and greater transaction efficiency. Continue reading

Offerpad goes live in Indiana as part of Midwest expansion

The iBuyer has started buying and selling homes in the Indianapolis area as it eyes new markets in Kansas City, St. Louis and Columbus, Ohio. Continue reading

Zavvie teams up with major indie Midwest brokerage

The partnership will give agents at Sibcy Cline Realtors the ability to present a variety of different selling options to their clients. Continue reading

Flush with cash: Bathroom revamp startup raises $23M for expansion

Made Renovation, a bathroom renovation startup, is planning to expand into Los Angeles, Orange County and Seattle after securing new funding. Continue reading

How mortgage lenders are preparing for the end of the refi boom

While most mortgage executives continue to see direct-to-consumer lenders like Rocket Mortgage as their biggest competition, mortgage brokers are seen as an increasingly worthy rival. Continue reading

Casa Blanca takes aim at homebuyer experience with Bumble-like app

The startup’s app allows users to swipe right or left on relevant listings — right for the ones they like and left for the ones they don’t. Call it the Bumble of real estate. Continue reading

Inman Review: RentSpree’s tools make quick work of tenant challenges

RentSpree’s founders noticed a leak in the workflow stream and built something not just to patch it — but to augment the entire leasing process. It has more than 400,000 users and 100 industry partners. Continue reading

Cloud-based brokerage Archetape grows services with 2 acquisitions

Archetape has acquired Pinnacle Realty Advisors and Broker Breakup. Agents will now have the option to choose what business model fits their needs, whether that’s a full-service, cloud-based brokerage or a while label brokerage experience. Continue reading

Vast majority of real estate listings lack good visuals: Study

Most U.S. listings don’t include a virtual tour or floor plan and don’t use best practices in professional photography, according to a new study released Thursday. Continue reading

Realtor.com launches microsite with fair housing resources

Visitors to “Realtor.com for Everyone” are able to search for Realtors who have completed NAR’s At Home with Diversity certification. Continue reading