TRIBUS Joins Zillow, Redfin, and Compass with Collaborative Search

If there is an emerging trend in broker websites today, it is collaborative search. TRIBUS had the functionality a decade ago, but really improved the product with a release announced this week called Households Collaborative Search; it is the beginning of home ownership portals. One spot for everything that includes all members of the household.

By |2021-05-14T12:00:38-07:00May 17th, 2021|Broker Technology Research|1 Comment

Real estate tech integration survey: What firms are at the top?

When I was head of Marketing and PR at Imprev, now part of MoxiWorks, we polled industry brokerage leaders twice a year about their challenges and their take on emerging technology trends. One of the most common pain points that topped the majority of broker-owners lists year after year was that real estate tech didn’t “talk” to each other. Most real estate technology was in silos, they complained. Double, triple entry of the same data by agents into different tech tools was commonplace. The challenge remains daunting enough that the Real Estate Standards Organization formed the Cross-Platform Interoperability Workgroup. Its [...]

Broker Trend for 2021 Is All About Playbooks

It is funny how trends emerge in real estate. New terms pop up and suddenly everybody is jumping on board. The latest trend that we caught wind of is the word playbook. A playbook is a grouping of activities, and in this context, playbooks are a proven, automated, and integrated set of actions that drive outcomes faster.

By |2021-04-28T15:14:18-07:00April 27th, 2021|Broker Technology Research, Technology, Technology Evaluation|Comments Off on Broker Trend for 2021 Is All About Playbooks

Matterport’s Narrow Moat and the Future of Virtual Tours

Founded in 2011, Matterport had already taken on more than $60 million in investment before launching powerfully in real estate by 2016. They have taken on substantially more investment since.

CMA to Listing Agreement to MLS to Commission Check

Cloud CMA now integrated with Lone Wolf Transactions including zipForms and TransactionDesk - check it out.

By |2021-04-15T06:13:37-07:00April 15th, 2021|Broker Technology Research, Broker-Agent Information, Main category, MLS Insights, Technology|Comments Off on CMA to Listing Agreement to MLS to Commission Check

MoxiWorks to Compliment Zap?

Not sure if MoxiWorks will replace Zap or not, but it is pretty clear that Moxi has some powerful traction. What is being done in Canada is not likely to have much bearing on what is done here in America – but it is a signal.

By |2021-04-14T07:59:36-07:00April 12th, 2021|Broker Technology Research, Broker-Agent Information, Main category, Technology, Technology Evaluation|Comments Off on MoxiWorks to Compliment Zap?

Pay Attention to Home Ownership Division Launched at Inside Real Estate

I connected with Ned Stringham from Inside Real Estate by phone to learn more about the announcement of their Home Ownership Division and was excited by what I learned.

By |2021-02-16T14:18:28-08:00February 15th, 2021|Broker Technology Research, Broker-Agent Information, Technology Evaluation|Comments Off on Pay Attention to Home Ownership Division Launched at Inside Real Estate

Delta Media launches Creative Studio as it builds the one-stop marketing shop

For the first time, Creative Studio gives its clients the ability to design marketing materials from scratch. Think of it as Canva for real estate.

By |2020-11-19T12:47:52-08:00November 19th, 2020|Broker Technology Research, Technology|Comments Off on Delta Media launches Creative Studio as it builds the one-stop marketing shop

Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Licenses Percy for all US Members

Percy, the real estate industry’s leading provider of homebuyer insights has been selected by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World as a member benefit.

By |2022-05-26T14:00:31-07:00November 12th, 2020|Broker Information, Broker Technology Research, Press Releases|Comments Off on Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Licenses Percy for all US Members

WAV Group Broker Transaction Management Adoption Study

Brokers – please take this survey. MLSs and an AORs – we ask you to send this survey link to your brokers. Thank you for your support with this mission-critical research on the marketplace. The survey results will be available for download here on WAV Group this fall.

By |2020-09-30T08:47:46-07:00September 29th, 2020|Broker Technology Research, Our Services, Suveys and Research, WAV Group Research|Comments Off on WAV Group Broker Transaction Management Adoption Study

First American Home Warranty in Lone Wolf Transaction Management – Broker Opt-out Is Available

For the first time, Transaction Management solutions through Lone Wolf will be marketing and selling First American Home Warranty directly to consumers.

By |2020-08-24T13:00:59-07:00August 24th, 2020|Broker Technology Research, Technology|Comments Off on First American Home Warranty in Lone Wolf Transaction Management – Broker Opt-out Is Available

Survey Results: Best Practices for CMA

The Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is the script of the listing presentation. The narrative is developed using listing data.

By |2020-07-29T15:20:39-07:00July 28th, 2020|Broker Technology Research, Main category, News, Suveys and Research|Comments Off on Survey Results: Best Practices for CMA