Realoq deploys RE-Engage to reanimate dormant business

The AI-driven solution “automates follow-up messaging, allowing real estate professionals to re-engage previously unresponsive prospects effectively.” Continue reading

6 new startups taken under the wings of Equity Angels

Equity Angels was founded in 2024 by Kenya Burrell-VanWormer and Katherine “Kat” Winston, each of whom has a diverse tenure in real estate leadership, technology and entrepreneurship. Continue reading

Cofano-led Collabra Technology sells to Adx

The deal will see industry vet Russ Cofano exit the company. Current COO Margo Fraker take over as chief executive of the company’s B2B efforts. Continue reading

Rila Auctions launches to offer transparent bidding, access

Ben Bacal and Harry Dheedene have launched Rila Auctions, an off-shoot of social media app Rila, designed to help agents market homes in an Instagram-like video-search environment. Continue reading

The AI shortcut: 9 ways ChatGPT can simplify your listing process

Real’s Drew Thompson offers tips that save you time and money when you put the power and potential of artificial intelligence to work for your listings. Continue reading

Streamline buying new homes with Virtuo: Tech Review

Inman’s tech expert Craig Rowe reviews Virtuo, software that brings together homebuilders, agents and buyers into a single ecosystem to ensure every stage of the purchase process remains connected. Continue reading

Zillow to prohibit listings that are privately marketed

Zillow said the company’s new standards, which eXp Realty also committed to, show how it’s implementing Clear Cooperation on its platform. Those that do not meet the standards won’t be published on Zillow “for the life of the listing.” Continue reading

Client-centricity isn’t a buzzword. It’s your competitive advantage

In a volatile real estate market, client-centricity isn’t optional — it’s your competitive edge. Chris Pollinger shares how elite agents turn uncertainty into opportunity by obsessing over what clients truly need, moving fast and thinking like strategi… Continue reading

Douglas Elliman launches new AI-powered website

The digital platform will include an AI-powered home search tool and a private space for agents and clients to collaborate. The website will also include the “World of Elliman,” a digital lifestyle hub with original content. Continue reading

UWM and Google Cloud announce ‘strategic’ AI mortgage partnership

Nation’s largest mortgage lender integrates AI and machine learning tools into its lending platform to streamline underwriting and document processing and provide chat support. Continue reading