Housing Wire

JULY 30, 2025

The Q2 2025 Agent Migration and Brokerage Model Performance Report — released Wednesday — draws on verified data from more than 100,000 agents across four major MLS regions. “One of the beautiful things about technology is it levels the playing field,” he said. “I

Agents

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The essence of our industrys defense of modern MLS infrastructure rests upon a fragile foundation that says, “Its not perfect, but its the best we can do.” These domains arrived long before modern technology enabled efficiencies of scale. Technology still isn’t the NARs strong suit.

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Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2025

It often involves coordinating with stagers, hiring photographers, waiting on edited media, producing videos, drafting descriptions, designing flyers, and uploading everything to the MLS. That speed doesn’t just translate into saved time — it often results in stronger offers and higher close rates. This is more than a technology shift.

Marketing

Housing Wire

JUNE 26, 2025

The company’s model features three residential listing packages — two flat-fee options starting at $999, and a virtual full-service package with a 1% commission paid at closing. A 3% listing fee often doesn’t reflect the actual effort involved. HouseSavings.com gives sellers more control, transparency, and value.”

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Sellers can work with a local Opendoor partner agent to list their home on the MLS, while also having Opendoor’s cash offer as a backstop they can accept any time within 30 days. Technology should enhance operations without disrupting them, empowering people to do what they do best—build relationships and close deals.

Technology

Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2025

Q: How is Century 21 keeping the franchise model relevant amid all the technological disruption? But I think what people have to recognize about this business is that, because of the fragmentation, every market is a little bit different in the way that people close deals, and in the way that they search for deals. Absolutely.

Industrial

Housing Wire

JANUARY 24, 2025

Matching listings appear on the client’s saved search channels, alongside MLS listings. Some agents call any non-MLS listings “ pocket listings.” Tim Quirk, Final Offer’s co-founder and chief strategy officer, said the new feature will help clients “test the market” before using an MLS.

Marketing

Housing Wire

JULY 30, 2025

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin emphasized the company’s strategic focus on agent empowerment, technology innovation and operational execution Wednesday during a second-quarter earnings call. “The reality is, the intention of the portal and MLS listing policies is control. The company reported a 21.1% billion, with organic GTV at $69.3

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Now in its 6th year, the Tech100 Real Estate program provides a trusted resource for real estate professionals, showcasing the industrys top technology providers. These companies are solving real-world challenges, delivering cutting-edge solutions, and helping real estate professionals navigate an evolving market.

Property Management

Housing Wire

MAY 9, 2025

CoStar Group is using Boost, its new Homes.com marketing feature, in an attempt to counter the bans by Zillow and Redfin on listings that are publicly marketed prior to being entered into the MLS. The boost on the listing will last until a sale closes. Agents can boost a listing for a one-time fee of $260.

MLS

Housing Wire

JUNE 23, 2025

Modern AVMs leverage real-time MLS feeds, recent transaction data, property condition reports, and machine learning to produce faster, smarter, and more reliable results. In fact, AVMs are already playing a central role in servicing portfolios, securitizations, and post-close valuations. Regulators recognize this.

Lending

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The acquisition and launch of PX comes amid a debate over the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation Policy , which requires Realtors to list a property on the MLS within 24 hours of marketing. The Massachusetts-based proptech firm has made several other acquisitions.

Marketing

Housing Wire

MAY 22, 2025

Rechat a real estate software company focused on artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools for brokerages and agents has named marketing and property technology veteran Audie Chamberlain as head of strategic growth and communications. Nothing else comes close.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

JUNE 9, 2025

Here are twelve mind-blowing ideas and prompts smart agents are using to close more deals with ChatGPT in 2025. It’s not perfect, but close. MLS 150–200 words, Zillow, Instagram caption, email blast blurb] Tone and style: [e.g., Sound familiar? Let’s start with the basics. 3 beds, 2 baths] Square footage: [e.g.,

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Real Estate News

JULY 10, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Real Estate News; Shutterstock Tech Hybrid ‘buyer agent’ blends AI with the human touch Newly launched brokerage WithJoy.AI aims to get buyers through most of a transaction with tech, providing a big commission rebate in return.

Agents

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

REsides , which bills itself as an online, “borderless” MLS announced Thursday that it’s partnering with startup proptech platform Rayse. It offers features such as buyer presentations, client portals and closing reports. Its a completely new way of thinking about real estate technology.

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Real Estate News

JULY 30, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Adobe Stock Tech AI that replaces ‘human hires’; another brokerage deal for Canva Luxury Presence unveils “autonomous AI marketing team” for agents. Plus, Anywhere adopts Canva, York Baur joins Lone Wolf and more tech news.

Brokerage

BAM Media

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Last Friday, October 18, Real President Sharran Srivatsaa gave the closing presentation at our own in-person event, BAM Mania. This kind of tech enhancement is what you get when you mix leading-edge AI technology with people who genuinely care about the experiences of both agents and clients. That vision is now a reality.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2025

While telepathy isnt an option, predictive analytics will get you pretty close. Agents can now spend time converting high-quality leads that are sure to turn into more closed deals instead of spending hours trying to identify potential sellers through expired MLS listings or door knocking. What does this mean for you?

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Real Estate News

JULY 5, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Adobe Stock Brokerages New teams at Real, C21; veteran agent joins Engel & Völkers C21 expands in North Carolina while Real picks up a 30-agent team in Texas; meanwhile, E&V and Coldwell Banker Warburg add new agents.

Agents

Real Estate News

JULY 12, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Adobe Stock Brokerages SERHANT. She transitioned to real estate after working in PR and marketing at Bay Area technology firms and was recently recognized by RealTrends as one of the top 1.5%

Brokerage

Toronto Realty Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

If the seller wants to include the garden shed out back, or the sectional couch in the basement that won’t fit up the stairs, then they might do so, and this would be noted in the “INCLUSIONS” section of the MLS listing. Do you see where this is going? Do you see the implications? But what if there’s more ?

MLS

BAM Media

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Sellers remain confident in their ability to move properties quickly, with 72% expecting to close within 4 months or less. Technology is playing a bigger role in real estate, with 97% of buyers planning to use some sort of tech to assist them in their home searchmost of them relying on online listings (88%).

Marketing

The Close

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

While The Close likes to keep our articles short, this topic needs a bit more explanation, but trust us, it will be worth your while. Listing websites: Sites like Zillow, MLS, Realtor.com, and LoopNet list properties for sale. The post How to Invest in Real Estate: A 7-Step Beginner’s Guide appeared first on The Close.

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Redfin

MARCH 18, 2025

Listing on the MLS and pricing accurately are a few ways to close quickly and sell for more The U.S. Increase your homes visibility The best way to sell your house fast and get the most money is to list on a Multiple Listing Service (MLS ). Lets dive in. Most buyers and sellers hire an agent to help buy or sell a home.

MLS

The Close

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

After you close on a property, you’ll start racking up monthly carrying costs, which can really add to your planned expenses. Depending on your financing, closing on the property can take 15 to 45 days. However, many flippers choose to get a real estate license to gain access to the MLS and save even more on fees.

House Flipping

BAM Media

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The traditional real estate journey often ends with a handshake, a closing photo, and a tag in your CRM: “past client.” Your clients don’t disappear after closing; they simply re-enter the pipeline as potential leads. These are the things consumers are getting from other industries, both simple and complex.

Agents

The Residential Specialist

JULY 21, 2025

According to the National Association of REALTORS® 2024 Technology Survey, 65% of real estate professionals are very or somewhat familiar with AI, and 56% use AI tools at least once or twice a month. From Click to Close: Where AI Fits In AI tools can support nearly every stage of a real estate agent’s workflow.

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The Close

APRIL 8, 2025

However, it does help by giving us more time in our day to spend nurturing and growing relationships to close deals. Why I chose CINC CINC is also one of The Closes picks for the best real estate lead generation companies , and its AI, Alex, emphasizes that as its AI lead expert.

Staging

GeekEstate

MAY 14, 2025

The eight companies selected for the 2025 REACH class are: Foyer : a financial technology company offering a “401(k) for homeownership” and personalized guidance to accelerate the journey to homeownership. This week, the 2025 US Resi Cohort was announced. Please join us in congratulating the entire 2025 REACH class!

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McKissock Real Estate

JULY 22, 2025

Technology Stack: Invest in CRM, lead generation tools, and MLS subscriptions. With advancements in technology, brokers and agents can work seamlessly from remote locations using tools like video conferencing, cloud-based CRM systems, and digital marketing platforms. Market volatility greatly affects the industry.

Brokerage

Seattle Times Real Estate

JUNE 23, 2025

In 2019, NAR announced that agents are required to enter any new home for sale into a public listing database, called an MLS feed, within 24 hours of advertising it. When a home is put on the market, an agent enters the information into the local MLS feed, creating the digital equivalent of a “For Sale” sign in a front yard.

MLS

Redfin

DECEMBER 17, 2024

While both cities are relatively close in affordability, unique factors like housing, utilities, and transportation shape the overall cost differences. The job market in Denver vs Austin Denver: A leader in aerospace, tech, and energy Denvers job market is thriving, driven by industries such as aerospace, energy, and technology.

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Lab Coat Agents

MARCH 24, 2025

But building the ad campaigns, closely monitoring your ad spend, and constantly striving to ensure you’re getting the best possible return on investmentit’s a lot to handle and navigate. Plus, it can easily pull you away from what truly matters: building client relationships and closing deals.

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Marco Santarelli

MARCH 29, 2025

This isn't just about reaching people in a general area anymore; it's about becoming the go-to expert for specific neighborhoods, building genuine connections, and ultimately, closing more deals with highly motivated individuals.

Marketing

Toronto Realty Blog

MAY 20, 2025

Except, while shooting a bow-and-arrow is the same, the bow, the arrows, the target, and the technology therein has changed dramatically. Tis the season for re-listings , and come June, browsing new listings on MLS is going to have an air of familiarity to it… – Many sellers will rush to market – and it will be noticeable.

Marketing

BAM Media

JUNE 7, 2025

Just input the basic property details, and it generates a polished description in seconds, optimized for your MLS. Mosaik Mosaik is more than a CRM; it’s a client experience platform with AI-powered, proprietary, and patent-pending technology designed to help agents work smarter, not harder. AI For Sales & the Client Experience #6.

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