Housing Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2020

This change, while disruptive and uncomfortable for some, has provoked the rapid adoption of real estate technology, the likes of which we haven’t seen before. Agents, teams and brokerages are now seriously reconsidering the technology platform, tools and services needed to effectively do business today.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 19, 2025

I don’t have to be on an island as a solo agent by myself, and I can leverage technology and a network of agents I trust so Im not missing out on a deal or finding myself working 24/7 and burning out. Word-of-mouth is still a powerful tool. So, Ive made a change. The future of real estate is collaborative.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The role of the buyer’s agent has been turned on its head and Lone Wolf Technologies wants to help. The real estate software company is launching a “Buyer’s Agent Club” that is designed to assist agents in navigating an uncertain time in the industry through resources, tools and training.

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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. How do you see that expanding?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2025

The company said its goal is to provide agents and affiliates of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) with new ad-buying tools for influencing policies that shape the real estate industry at the federal, state and local levels. The update was rolled out after months of beta testing. ”

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

CubiCasa will be providing its user-friendly floor plan creation tools to the 110,000 members of California Regional MLS (CRMLS), the largest MLS in the United States. “With our CubiCasa partnership, we can influence market adoption of floor plans thanks to their easy-to-use technology and valuable data outputs.” .

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

CubiCasa , a Finland-based proptech company, partnered with OneKey MLS – a major mortgage licensing system (MLS) serving the New York Metropolitan area – to provide user-friendly floor plan creation tools. Equipping our members with easy-to-use floor plan creation tools will enhance the services they offer to both homebuyers and sellers.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Over the past few years, we’ve seen an increased demand for smart home technology as consumers continue to embrace a digital lifestyle. Now, however, renters actually expect to see this technology in their living spaces.”. Why smart home technology now?

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Housing Wire

MAY 6, 2024

AI -powered real estate assistant Sidekick unveiled a partnership with the San Francisco Association of Realtors (SFAR) on Monday. As the AI capital of the world, San Francisco is the ideal place to launch Sidekick to sophisticated Realtors, at just the right time,” Michael Martin, co-founder of Sidekick, said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

This can be attributed to teams providing additional resources that brokerages dont like a consistent flow of leads, technology and administrative support. Commission splits arent just about how much compensation goes to the team leader they also cover the tools and support that help you generate business and close more deals.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2024

REcore , a software-as-a-service and data licensing solutions provider for multiple listing services (MLSs), has announced the launch of its new MLS Buyer Registry tool. This tool gives agents the ability to verify buyer relationships and avoid conflicts, adding a layer of transparency and protection that hasn’t existed before.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 2, 2023

DirectOffer , a marketing and lead generation tool using AI and machine-learning to enhance property listings, has recently reached an agreement with the Arizona Realtors. Dan Pemberton, Arizona Realtors Director of Business Technology and Communications, expressed the organization’s motivation behind partnering with DirectOffer.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

Home negotiations technology platform Indigo just received a large investment to expand its operations in 2025. The founders also cited the National Association of Realtors ‘ antitrust lawsuits as a key motivator behind Indigo’s launch.

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Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2024

According to an announcement, the software can automatically detect and remediate listing descriptions and photos that do not comply with the terms the National Association of Realtors ‘ nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Joining and engaging with groups of fellow Realtors on Facebook should be a key tool in every agent’s toolbox. LCA’s tagline is “exploring the science of real estate,” and you’ll find plenty of advice about technology here. Many Realtors are using Canva to cut their marketing budgets in half. Join Lab Coat Agents 2.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2024

While the commission lawsuits and the business practice changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) settlement occupied notable portions of 2024 for The Real Brokerage , impressive organic growth is the firm’s true highlight of the year.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke to Sandra Madigan, EVP of product strategy – servicing technology at ICE Mortgage Technology , about improving the home buying and ownership experience with technology and how the industry can do so thoughtfully. Sandra Madigan: I would start by saying that there is no true fully digital experience.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The family-run brokerage firm recorded some legal w ins and losses , developed new tools for agents and clients , and navigated one of the slowest years for home sales in nearly three decades. It also utilized technology tools and worked toward creating innovative solutions such as Buy & Borrow Bundle.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Realtors are not the only ones gathering in Boston this week for the National Association of Realtors ‘ NXT conference. They may also need to embrace new technology. They want access to the information they can get from outside technology organizations, but they want to get it directly from their MLS organization.”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2025

I’m going to start by making Rate the absolutely best place for every single loan officer to work at figuring out ways in which we can develop them, give them all the skills, the coaching , the mentoring and the tools, so they can have an amazing business, but also better serve all their clients and all their partners.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2021

.” From the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “NAR generally finds that the appraisal continues to be the best method for determining an opinion of value in a real estate transaction.” These entities make many other comments about technology, workforce options, modernization and the need for change.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Jimmy Kelly, president and CEO of Lone Wolf Technologies , to discuss the company’s development process and his vision for a connected real estate platform. That is a lot of technology and a lot of wasted effort. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 14, 2025

The future of Compass is bright, and we look forward to continuing to provide the industry-leading tools, technology, and support our agents need to excel as the demand for luxury properties continues to rise.” . “We are poised for continued success, supporting our agents and expanding Compass footprint across the region.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 3, 2025

By combining great technology, affordable rates and terms, industry-leading tools, and supportive culture, Embrace Home Loans is positioned to make sure our clients get the best deal for their specific needs, Panasis adds. Were confident his expertise will be instrumental in growing our presence in the thriving Space Coast market.

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Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2024

.” Launched in November 2023, Sidekick has features like real-time market and property data analysis, comparative market analysis (CMA) presentations and a comprehensive array of productivity tools. This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to innovation and excellence in the real estate industry.”

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2021

Cyber security , 5G, drones and virtual reality are the technological developments expected to have the biggest impact on real estate in the next two years, according to a National Association of Realtors survey. The survey also found that 36% percent of agents spend $50-$250 per month on technology, while 23% spend more than $500.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 2, 2025

The tool matches listings against more than 300,000 active buyer needs, drawing from a network of high-performing agents who handle more than $300 billion in annual sales. The platform allows agents to decide how and when to share listings , from limiting visibility to their brokerage to broadening exposure across the Luxury Presence network.

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Housing Wire

MAY 23, 2024

The collaboration comes on the heels of Sidekick partnerships with the MIAMI Association of Realtors and the San Francisco Association of Realtors earlier in May. “We Sidekick users will have the opportunity to do a variety of tasks through a conversational interface.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2021

MLS Technology Holdings, LLC , a joint venture formed by four of the nation’s largest MLSs, has acquired real estate technology company Remine Inc., 4 by the Austin Board of Realtors’ ACTRIS MLS , First MLS in Atlanta, Heartland MLS in Kansas City and Miami Realtors’ MLS. according to an announcement made on Friday.

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Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2024

While the emergence of technology tools is not new to the industry, the latest wave of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technology is unlike many others that have come before. In this role of being a trusted adviser, technology is helping us be more time efficient and be better at our jobs, but it isn’t replacing us.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2025

Once uploaded, we used the available tools in each app to remove the furniture from the photo and virtually stage it using the luxury decor setting or its nearest equivalent. Its proprietary AI technology can also remove furniture, declutter listing photos and create realistic renderings of landscaping and exterior renovations.

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Inman

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Designed to help agents unearth buyer leads from renter databases, RentSpree's new tool will now be available to the 6,000 members of Central Florida’s Space Coast Association of Realtors.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2025

Utah-based Park City Board of Realtors most notably made this decision last October , when it announced that it would no longer be enforcing the rule. As the industry evolves, we are focused on equipping our agents with tools and technology to leverage our scale and remain advantaged in any market.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2024

The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) announced a partnership with artificial intelligence (AI)-based video marketing platform Roomvu to provide mortgage brokers with marketing tools. Their innovative marketing technology is easy to use and is proven to move the needle in our industry.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 13, 2021

This tipping point came after several years of rapid technology growth in our industry. The trends we elaborated on two years ago, pre-COVID, are now the standard: Digital is the new normal and technology is now the price of entry rather than a competitive advantage. To them it’s just “a mortgage application.”.

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Housing Wire

JULY 16, 2024

The National Association of Realtors is adding another partnership to its NAR Realtor Benefits Program. The platform provides tools for both landlords and renters, which the company said is designed to automate and streamline the management process. “As RentRedi was founded in 2016 and is backed by venture capital.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 26, 2024

The real estate technology provider has added sales veteran Bryson Womack as vice president of sales, a move that took effect this week. His expertise in sales leadership and keen understanding of the real estate technology market make him the perfect fit for iHomefinder. iHomefinder is hoping to bolster its business with a new hire.

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