Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

“With this acquisition, we’ve positioned ourselves as Austin’s leading brokerage—our commitment to setting new standards and inspiring innovation for all our exceptional agents remains the top priority while honoring what Realty Austin and Realty San Antonio has built,” Rachel Hocevar, the president of Compass Texas, said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Independent brokerage Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has partnered with Zillow ’s ShowingTime+ to allow agents in the Cleveland and Pittsburgh areas to leverage the Listing Showcase tool. Listing Showcase also allows agents to customize their listings to their liking to help attract more interest from buyers.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

Invest in continuing education: Get up to date on the latest trends, regulations, and technologies in the real estate industry by investing in ongoing education and training. Capture reviews and testimonials from those satisfied clients to enhance your brand authority and marketing materials.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

I am proud of how our affiliated agents, franchisees and employees helped customers navigate ongoing complexities. Schneider highlighted the performance of the Sotheby’s International Realty brand, which stood out by posting a higher year-over-year volume in Q1 2024.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

Too many real estate agents are watching artificial intelligence (AI) from the sidelines, assuming technology will never replace them. They repeat the mantra “Home buyers and sellers will always need a real estate agent.” So how can real estate agents be so cavalier about their job?

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Housing Wire

MAY 1, 2024

We are advantaged primarily because we are a product and technology company first.” On the call, Barton said that Zillow’s technology has helped it earn consumer trust, putting it “in the enviable position of having a large enough audience” that comes organically. Those are the products and brands we admire the most,” Barton said.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The allure of the name recognition of large national brands is causing many independent brokerages to affiliate as mortgage rates rise and housing inventory remains low. Ocala, Florida -based Foxfire Realty is the latest firm to join a national brand, announcing its move to RE/MAX on Wednesday.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

But for Real, which runs a virtual brokerage model with revenue sharing for its agents, the goal is to get better, not necessarily bigger. What I am really grateful for is that we are not just seeing agent growth, but based on the rankings we have had significant transaction and volume growth.” and Canada.

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Inman

AUGUST 10, 2023

Marketing dynamos from Anywhere, The Agency and Collabra Technology shared how companies can wield artificial intelligence and market data to help agents stand out in a competitive market.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 9, 2023

While our industry is notorious for its lethargic adoption of new technologies, it is inevitable that AI will reshape many of the traditional and archaic processes that exist today. At the same time, there are numerous examples of ground-breaking implementations of this transformative technology that are already being used today.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 25, 2022

Title insurance underwriter First American has launched a new digital platform for title agents, according to an announcement on Thursday. The post First American launches digital platform for title agents appeared first on HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

1 listing platform , Realtor.com has launched a sell-side agent tool kit. Listing Toolkit is a subscription-based service that is now available to agents nationwide. Listing Toolkit is a purpose-built solution that empowers agents to win more listings and sell more listings,” Elmquist said.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 6, 2024

In her new role, Duran will work with owner and CEO Aaron Kirman to lead the expansion of the Christie’s brand in Southern California. Agents and clients of the independently owned Los Angeles brokerage will have access to global luxury connections through the Christie’s International Real Estate network.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In total, 126 agents and staff members at All Nations have joined RE/Max Proper, increasing the total agent count to 203, up from 70 when the former indie brokerage affiliated with the RE/MAX brand in May. The Dahlers organically grew All Nations from zero to 126 agents; the firm closed more than $126.3

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

. “The experienced team behind Corcoran Prime provides a foundation that is poised for both growth and success when paired with Corcoran’s innovative tools, iconic branding, and world-class support systems.” ” Corcoran Prime, previously known as The Agency Inc. Realtors , was founded in 2014 by Jackson and Matt Lesher.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Keller Williams -owned Smarter Agent , a Philadelphia-based startup that allows agents to create their own branded apps, will be shutting down its dedicated app. Inman News first reported that Smarter Agent would be shutting down. Smarter Agent users have been notified of the planned service changes.”.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2024

Roomvu , a Canadian-based video marketing platform for residential real estate agents, is partnering with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE) and Realty One to mark Roomvu’s expansion into the U.S. Our expansion into the U.S. Links to pages with embedded videos receive 157% more organic search traffic than those without.

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Real Trends

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Meanwhile, real estate tech innovation exploded, prompting strategic agents to learn how to leverage for the benefit of their business in 2023 and adjust their strategies to better meet the needs of increasingly savvy home buyers and sellers.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 23, 2024

As a seasoned real estate professional, Jansta brings with him his proven track record of innovation and brand expansion, Xome said in a statement on Linkedin. Mike’s passion for leveraging technology to facilitate online property auctions makes him a perfect fit for Xome,” the company said in the post.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

“Follow Up Boss is beloved by agents across the industry, including many Zillow Premier Agent partners and ShowingTime+ clients. In addition, Zillow Group will also continue to support its third-party CRM integrations on the Zillow Premier Agentapp, giving Premier Agents a choice in CRM provider.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2024

Sarah Wheeler: Let’s talk about your background, because you have both technology and real estate experience. Shayan Hamidi: I studied computer science, economics and math and my background is technology. It was very obvious that the brokerage of the future and the agent of the future need to be tech-enabled.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 12, 2024

Austin-based real estate technology firm OJO is acquiring The LEAD Syndicate , a leverage platform for real estate professionals, according to an announcement on Tuesday. OJO said Lever will function as a comprehensive support system for agents and called it the next-generation model of the OJO Select Network. “We

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The new firm is owned by Haley Larson, who joined RE/MAX with her 17 agents. In 2022, Larson’s agents achieved $55 million in sales volume, according to the release. The education, the systems and the years of tried and true behind the RE/MAX brand is nothing short of excellent,” Larson said in a statement. “I

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Coldwell Banker

AUGUST 25, 2020

Proprietary intranet platform and marketing tool enhance agent productivity, following successful launches among company-owned offices. The post The Coldwell Banker Brand Delivers on Stronger Technology and Listing Tools appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Sarah Wheeler: What differentiates your technology? DS: So first, as a brand, we create content for agents that’s designed to go to people they know, typically past clients and sphere. The third category is the attraction and recruitment of more people to a brand. Agents have a lot of technology today.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 29, 2023

Like your customer, the recruitment process can be visualized as a sales funnel, where potential recruits enter at the top, and the best-suited agents emerge at the bottom as ideal members of your team or brokerage. Think of this as your core brand narrative. Would an agent from the outside be impressed?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

On Wednesday, real estate tech company Zigzy launched beta testing of Townify, a solution that enables real estate agents to host virtual open houses , which has become a necessity in a time when we are told to remain socially distant, the company said in a release. Additionally, 75% of U.S.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Compass continues to expand its agent count. There was no comparison; Compass’s technology and its agent-first approach reigned superior by far.” Pimentel comes from a real estate family, with her father becoming one of the first Latino agents in the area to become a multimillion-dollar producer.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Developed using CoreLogic’s appraisal software brand “a la mode,” the tool has been used to complete roughly 20,000 property sketches. AR refers to technology that combines elements of videography with virtual reality, where a computer or smart device is used to overlay digital elements on real-world objects and/or environments.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It’s no secret that homeowners search online to find a listing agent who can sell their home quickly and for top dollar. If you’re an agent, team or brokerage looking to keep a pipeline of qualified listing leads coming your way, SmartZip may the solution you need. But what if you could find them first?

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2023

. “We live in a world where people demand immediate, around-the-clock access to their data, and ClosingsLIVE is a tool that allows settlement agents to securely manage and share order data with their clients and other parties in the transaction, giving them a competitive advantage in a tight marketplace.”

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Instead, the Michigan-based eXp agent created her Facebook business page shortly after passing her licensing exam in 2011 and named it “Gogo’s Real Estate.”. “I I told everyone ‘Hey, I’m a brand new agent and I’m learning this as I go and I’m going to take you guys on the ride to see what it takes to be a Realtor.’

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

We often discuss changing housing market conditions, and the pressure real estate agents are under to stay relevant in the wake of increased competition. He also often looks to the robust marketplace of technology tools available to help automate the mundane to ensure he stays focused on his skill set: delivering stellar customer service.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Through the development of improved and sophisticated systems, protocols and technology, these operations leaders are driving their companies to growth and success. In its 8th year, the HW Insiders program is spotlighting the talented operations professionals who are laying the foundation of success for their organizations.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

Nothing sets you up for success like learning the habits and best practices of more experienced agents, brokers and other housing professionals. While the event draws from all different professional realms, the opportunity to network with fellow agents navigating the same hurdles as you can be tremendously valuable.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

HousingWire: What role has the increase in technology played for both businesses and consumers in the real estate space? Vance Loiselle: In the 20th century, the primary technology innovations in real estate were the telephone and the MLS. HW: What steps in the real estate transaction could benefit from further digitalization?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

That’s why they’ve introduced the homegenius Platform, an integrated solution consisting of advanced technology , data science, machine learning and AI designed to drive value and bring ease to consumers through the home buying and selling journey. Find their dream home faster. Evaluate properties instantly. Explore possible cost savings.

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