NAR ends multimillion-dollar subsidy of zipLogix transaction management software for Realtors

After six years and $62M, the trade group says it will reallocate funds to “other important member-facing initiatives.” Continue reading

Instagram-savvy agents share how to spin gold on the platform

Real estate Instagram pros who spoke at Inman Connect Now on Tuesday stressed that agents should be authentic on the platform, and not worry too much about creating a ton of industry-specific content. Continue reading

Knock builds executive team as it prepares to go public

The ‘Home Swap’ provider is aiming to boost headcount by 5X this year, with an eye toward expanding into 100 markets by 2023. Continue reading

‘We’re turning every consumer into an iBuyer’: Ribbon CEO

The founders of two cash offer companies — Ribbon’s Shaival Shah and Homeward’s Tim Heyl — discussed how they are working to empower agents at Connect Now. Continue reading

Side CEO: ‘There’s no more room for mediocre’

A pair of real estate leaders debated new brokerage models Tuesday during Connect Now, and concluded that top-producers may need something unconventional. Continue reading

App-based brokerage Torii closes on more funding, launches LA operations

Most Torii real estate agents are salaried employees with benefits and full marketing support. The company is focused on becoming a single provider for all homebuyer needs. Continue reading

Chime partners with virtual tour tech provider EyeSpy360

IDX websites and property pages powered by Chime can now be enhanced with one of the industry’s leading providers of live online tours. Continue reading

Marketing content manager Aryeo raises $3.65M

Aryeo, the 2021 class member of NAR’s REACH program, started in real estate photography before graduating to the greater need of helping agents control their data and content. Continue reading