Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

While new social media platforms seem to pop up all the time, Facebook remains a tried-and-true platform for real estate agents to grow their business in a variety of ways. Joining and engaging with groups of fellow Realtors on Facebook should be a key tool in every agent’s toolbox. Join Lab Coat Agents 2.

Agents

Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2025

The January 2025 Pacific Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed more than 15,000 structures, displacing over 150,000 residents and further straining the already limited rental supply, according to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

Agents

Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2025

has introduced a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to streamline how title agents access underwriting and compliance information. The new feature — called AgentNet Assist — integrates with the company’s AgentNet platform and is now rolling out to First American ’s policy-issuing title agents nationwide.

Title

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2024

eXp Realty continues to add agents and teams at a fast clip. The company announced the addition of the Maine -based Realty ONE Group, a 36-agent team that has closed 338 transactions totaling $128 million in sales volume so far this year. This allows me to focus on what I do best: finding, developing, and nurturing top talent.”

Agents

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2024

As someone who has been working in real estate tech for the last 15 years, I can understand why today’s agents—and the team leaders and brokerage owners who manage them—may feel stuck, paralyzed by fear and uncertainty. One of the biggest challenges I continue to hear from brokers regarding technology is poor user and feature adoption.

Industrial

Housing Wire

JULY 18, 2025

Real estate technology company Rayse has launched a seller-focused module aimed at helping listing agents provide clearer communication and real-time updates to clients throughout the sales process. In a recent survey commissioned by Rayse, 51% of sellers said they believed their agent spent fewer than 20 hours on the sale.

Agents

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In a new episode of the “Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast,” hosts James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson are joined by Zillow Group CEO Jeremy Wacksman for a deep dive conversation that covers the role of technology in real estate and Zillow’s “ Super App.” That’s what technology does. We have a phrase at Zillow.

Technology

Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

During the conversation, Velt and Elfman discuss the delicate art of balancing technology and artificial intelligence (AI) usage with developing client relationships. Tracey Velt: What overarching technology trends have you seen among real estate agents and brokers? Velt: What are some of the other roadblocks?

Technology

Housing Wire

JULY 30, 2025

Real estate brokerages are experiencing accelerated internal consolidation, increased agent mobility and deepening productivity divides, according to new data from Recruiting Insight. Findings reveal that while total agent membership remains steady, internal shifts and strategic recruiting are becoming key levers for growth.

Agents

Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

For example, changing agent commission guidelines and emerging lead contact regulations are keeping professionals up at night. Beyond that, technology continues to evolve, yet those solutions do little to streamline processes and deliver actual returns. Lets dig into the leads a bit. Isn’t that promising?

Technology

Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2025

Stone Point is no stranger to the real estate industry, as it also holds strategic investments in Lone Wolf Technologies , Homepoint , CoreLogic and Meridian. This is an exciting milestone for all Keller Williams agents and franchisees, Gary Keller, the co-founder and executive chairman of Keller Williams, said in a prepared statement.

Technology

Housing Wire

JULY 11, 2025

Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire ‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology — including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Most homeowners are unaware they can appeal tax assessments — this tool aims to change that and boost savings nationwide.

MLS

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

It also provides your agents with consistent closings, creating a more predictable and growth-focused pipeline. By keeping your P&L lean and efficient, you can reinvest savings into growth-focused activities like marketing, agent development or technology upgrades—all of which drive long-term success.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The duo explore the concept of servant leadership for business success, relying on learning for long-term success, balancing technology usage with relationship building and the trade group’s top priorities for 2025. Velt: For a lot of brokers, agents and team leaders, they’re comfortable and successful in what they do.

Commercial

Housing Wire

MAY 22, 2025

MetroList , the largest MLS in Northern California , has rolled out a new “add/edit” voice-controlled app for real estate agents to collect and input property data directly from the field. The app, developed in partnership with real estate technology company Lundy Inc.

MLS

Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2025

Furniture rentals, photography sessions, and weeks of back-and-forth leave agents stuck in the past. a Silicon Valley-based startup, is transforming the property marketing process with Collov AI , the real estate industrys first listing marketing AI Agent. Thats why Collov AIs Visual Agent is designed to be as simple as taking a photo.

Agents

Housing Wire

JULY 30, 2025

Luxury Presence has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to automate digital marketing for real estate agents. It aims to reduce the need for agents to manage their own marketing or hire external staff. Modern real estate agents operate at the intersection of multiple disciplines.

Agents

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Step 4: Develop a recruitment and retention strategy Attracting and retaining top talent is critical to scaling your team. Action plan: Position your team as a growth engine, providing agents with consistent leads and opportunities to succeed. Offer training, mentorship, and career development plans to support long-term success.

Development

Housing Wire

JUNE 8, 2025

Real estate brokerages have faced their fair share of challenges over the past year — from legal threats and business practice changes, to a slow housing market and the breakneck pace of technological development. Despite these threats, no one felt that real estate brokerages or agents would be going anywhere any time soon. “I

Brokerage

Housing Wire

JULY 21, 2025

It’s available in both English and Spanish and was developed by Lundy Inc. The organization was recognized in 2018 by Northwest Access Fund for its listing system — which includes more than 100 features such as accessible entrances, wide doorways and smart-home technology.

Development

Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2025

The merger expands the reach of Century 21 Myers Realty to seven offices and brings its agent count to approximately 160. Robbins will stay on as broker associate, helping to integrate Century 21’s systems and technology into the Leesburg office. Robbins helped to establish the division before purchasing it and launching PAL Realty.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The platform is intended for housing professionals in various sectors, including 5 million loan officers, appraisers , servicers , underwriters , developers, agents, brokers, attorneys and regulators. Through Araya, CoreLogic will give customers access to the data and analytics of nearly all U.S. properties on one platform.

Loan Officer

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Real ended 2023 with 13,650 agents and as of Wednesday the company reports that it has now reached 23,000 agents. “We A year or two ago, a large opportunity for us would be someone coming with 100 agents or maybe 150 agents. I think 2025 is going to be another major growth year for us,” Poleg said.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2025

In an era where technology often threatens to overshadow human roles, Better Mortgage is charting a different course. By developing in-house AI tools designed to complement rather than replace human expertise, the company is enhancing the mortgage experience for both borrowers and loan officers.

Loan Officer

Housing Wire

JUNE 9, 2025

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Platinum Realty Group — led by broker/owner Christy Rabe — will now operate under the nationally recognized brand as part of a strategic effort to expand services and attract agents.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Several JRE agents serve on local boards and nonprofits across the island. “Those who are looking to buy, sell, and rent homes onNantucketor elsewhere will also benefit from our combined local expertise and dynamic agent referral network throughout the Northeast,Florida, and the Carolinas.”

Brokerage

Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2025

The brokerage has hired industry veteran Nikol Solares as senior managing director of new development marketing. “We are poised for continued success, supporting our agents and expanding Compass footprint across the region. Compass currently has more than 33,000 agents in its national network.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Valon intends to use the fresh capital to boost product development and expand its reach to new markets. This new funding demonstrates that we’ve hit the milestones to prove our software is best in class and will allow us to double down on our technology to deliver even more value to the industry.” The firm is currently valued at $1.1

Mortgages

Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2025

Technology is part of the story. Consumers purchase homes, but Compass touts its technology among prospective real estate agents. Consumers purchase homes, but Compass touts its technology among prospective real estate agents. Because agents are the heart of the business. What accounts for this difference?

Brokerage

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

MLSs are using AI technology to catch agents who attempt to circumvent the commission lawsuit settlement terms. Before the commission lawsuit settlements, “three” used to be the magic number for agents posting on multiple listings services (MLSs). But now it’s a dirty word. Change the price to $750,002.75.

MLS

Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2025

Some brokerages are what I sometimes think of as Lily Pads because theyre waystations where agents sometimes goalbeit brieflyto level up their commission splits. Heres how putting culture first can help you develop a successful team that can go the distance. And we look for agents who share this mindset. And then they move on.

Branding

Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2025

Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire ‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology news, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Launched alongside agent tools and program expansions, it arrives as Opendoor battles financial strain — and sudden meme-stock fame.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

JULY 15, 2025

The company also plans to scale its team, accelerate product development and broaden industry partnerships. CertifID’s platform is used by title companies, law firms, mortgage lenders , real estate agents and consumers to verify identities, monitor transactions and recover lost funds.

Land

Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2025

Real estate technology provider Constellation Real Estate Group announced on Wednesday that it is adding four new executives to its senior leadership team. The company said it hired the four executives to focus on developing its products and services for real estate professionals nationwide.

Technology

Housing Wire

JUNE 19, 2025

Technology is accelerating change across the financial services industry, and United Wholesale Mortgage is at the forefront of mortgage innovation. Behind this momentum is Jason Bressler, UWM’s Chief Technology Officer. And how long was it in development and testing before it was fully rolled out? Jason Bressler: Yes!

Lending

Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2025

They give us the freedom to run our business our way, paired with unmatched access to coaching, technology and a national referral network. For top team leaders, coaching, technology and the network created by the Keller Williams franchise system are common reasons why they feel the brand is the best place for their businesses.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The Tech Trendsetters are made up of the top product and technology leaders who have been essential in bringing innovative tech solutions to market for mortgage and real estate clients. Congratulations to the 2024 Tech Trendsetter honorees! Take a look at the full list below.

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