27 tech terms every agent should know

Confused by technology jargon? Not anymore. Here’s a rundown of the tech-speak words you should know related to proptech, apps and other tech that’s quickly dominating real estate today. Continue reading

The deal is digital: A guide to handling it online from lead to close

The fax machine is finally put to rest. With the onset of e-closing platforms and RON, the real estate sales cycle is 100 percent online, mobile and in the cloud. Here’s a quick list of vendors for each phase of the deal. Continue reading

IFoundAgent websites put the focus back on search, branding and agents

IFoundAgent is a practical, highly affordable website development service for real estate agents who need IDX sites with lead capture and basic marketing tools. Continue reading

Affordable, agent-developed Zephyr Leads is one to watch

A Seattle agent, tired of mainstream options, spent two years developing a software solution to help agents generate leads, manage contacts and market listings. And it has the potential to be a worthy competitor in its category. Continue reading

This broker-owned website toolkit builds SEO-focused websites for agents

Owned and managed by a Las Vegas luxury property broker, IDXSEO puts an emphasis on customized IDX sites and Google page ranking. It’s not a service provider model or design firm offering, but rather a recommended toolkit of web tools and ideas. Continue reading

Marketing and CRM solution Agent 3000 is big on features

Agent 3000, developed by one-time South Florida broker Shawn Sommer, is all about execution over fluff, now accessible to 250,000 agents. Continue reading

Can Elm Street Technology’s business productivity solution Elevate boost profits?

Smartly packaged from an assemblage of established technologies, Elm Street Technology’s Elevate is business productivity software for mid-size brokerages to manage leads, clients and agent performance. But it’s among tough competition. Continue reading

WebsiteBox updates include new templates, faster MLS updates

WebsiteBox has increased the speed of MLS data feeds, created new templates and connected with Google Suite for its agent, team and broker websites. Continue reading

Brivity emphasizes follow-up and automation, starting with its websites

Ben Kinney Companies’ Brivity is team-focused real estate software that uses web-based lead capture to nurture leads into clients and manage their status with an included CRM. Continue reading

CRMLS now offers unlimited custom IDX links through Absolute Strategic Agent partnership

California Regional MLS, the nation’s largest multiple listing service with 96,000 members, has further partnered with website provider Absolute Strategic Agent to offer members an improved custom IDX link product. Continue reading