iBuyers are not a threat for real estate brokers and their agents; they represent a major business opportunity. That's what Lane Hornung says. He should know as Lane may know more about iBuyers and iBuying than any broker-owner in America.
In securing growth capital from Vector Capital, MoxiWorks will now be able to focus on three areas of ongoing growth – improved agent and broker websites, acquisitions, and expansion. This is the first and only investment by Vector Capital in real estate technology.
In an announcement made today, they are integrating a product called Earnnest into both zipForm® Plus and TransactionDesk to securely digitize the process of transferring earnest money. Lone Wolf CEO, Jimmy Kelly says “With this partnership, we can bring the entire transactional process online in one connected system – from the moment the first form is created, to the day money goes to escrow, and beyond.”
WAV Group believes that bridgeMLS’ partnership with BoxBrownie is the first of its kind in America, making bridgeMLS the first MLS in the nation to provide access to BoxBrownie as a member benefit along with discounts on the premium BoxBrownie virtual staging services.
This week, the Bright MLS Board of Directors announced that after an executive search, they have selected Brian Donnellan, the interim President and CEO to continue as the President and CEO.
Instead of imagining an office space with furniture and lighting installed, what if you could actually see what it would look like?
Red Oak Realty is a great company on the east side of the San Francisco Bay. This area provides a lucrative place for independent brokerage firms like Red Oak Realty to thrive. Pacific Union was the last company to focus on independent firm mergers in this area before their sale to Compass and now Red Oak Realty has announced an acquisition with Marvin Gardens Real Estate.
Keller Williams has been an eager supporter of the Broker Public Portal. The strength of their commitment is evident by the involvement of their senior leadership on the BPP Board of Managers. Neil Dholakia, Chief Product Officer of Keller Williams, is the newest Board member as was announced Tuesday.
Customer service in real estate is paramount. It’s a key differentiator promoted by the vast majority of brokerages and agents. It's vital because real estate is a relationship business.
I hope that you had a chance to attend the Council of MLS Hot Topics webinar held this week. The blend of MLS Executives along with other industry technology experts generated a lively conversation.
The world of residential real estate software is transforming rapidly. Scaled, modern tech players rise while small point solution firms melt. What does this mean for brokers and agents?
When an agent enters a new listing, what if he or she could instantly create ads to promote it on Facebook, Instagram, Google and even the mobile driving app Waze? If you are one of some 95,000 subscribers to Bright MLS you now can via its newly announced integration with Homesnap, the public-facing brand of the Broker Public Portal.
