Redfin’s CEO told the “AP” he wishes he’d closed RedfinNow earlier than during the market correction taking place, calling the business model too risky and expensive.
Category: technology
Writer’s block? Break it, with computer-vision backed ListAssist: Tech Review
ListAssist is an ideal solution for real estate marketing teams tasked with cranking out original copy day after day, the creatively drained agent and the tech-savvy team that wants to further automate business tasks they find tedious.
BoxBrownie’s new photography app to give agents a happy new year
BoxBrownie is adept at championing and building its products around the often unrealized imaging capabilities of today’s mobile phones. SnapSnapSnap is no different.
We asked a bot to write about real estate in 2022. This is the result
We asked the buzzy new AI tool ChatGPT to write a report for Inman on iBuyers, technology and tips for agents going into the new year. Turns out, the bot might have a bright future in real estate.
Reputation matters: Rent’s software improves landlords’ online presence
Reputation’s software will be the foundation of RentRep, a unified interface to give users the ability to oversee and empower social media management, listing marketing and online reviews.
Stewart targets institutional investors with BCHH acquisition
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania-based BCHH provides national title and settlement services to mortgage servicers, real estate investors, asset management companies and government entities.
Real estate transfer tax hikes create headaches for mortgage lenders
Federal regulations provide “zero tolerance” for miscalculating real estate transaction taxes when providing TILA-RESPA integrated disclosure to borrowers, Black Knight warns.
Calling all startups: NAR’s tech accelerator is taking applications
The National Association of Realtors’ venture capital arm Second Century Ventures runs REACH, which debuted in 2012 and has invested in more than 200 startups over the years.
HomeZada wins Wells Fargo Innovation Challenge
Long-term home management app HomeZada, initially reviewed by Inman in 2015, beat out six other finalists in the Wells Fargo Innovation Challenge, according to a company announcement.
Venture capital giants like Pylon’s embeddable mortgage offering
An $8.5 million seed funding round was led by Conversion Capital, with participation from Fifth Wall, Peter Thiel, QED Investors, Montage Ventures and Village Global.