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Miami based Condos.com launches

Condos.com launched and is a real estate sales website dedicated to new and pre-construction condominiums.

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My State MLS adopts free location app what3words so agents and clients can locate hard-to-find properties

Nationwide multiple listing service My State MLS integrated what3words, a free app that makes it easier to guide agents and clients to an exact location.

Virtuhouse uses artificial intelligence to search for a home

The tech allows clients to view thousands of properties in varying areas and sizes for purchase as well as rental properties. Viewers are provided with a virtual tour of the properties from the comfort of their own home.

Redfin closes $608 million takeover of RentPath early

RentPath’s sites, which include ApartmentGuide.com, Lovely, Rent.com, and Rentals.com, will continue to operate as normal while their listings are integrated with Redfin.com, a process that is expected to wrap up in 2022.

New technology helps navigate complex zoning regulations

Gridics, a Miami-based technology company, makes it easier to visualize zoning rules and regulations.

Guaranteed Rate launches tech company

The new technology streamlines workflow in the mortgage industry.

Becoming a Digital Earnest Money Addict

“If you haven’t gone digital yet, you should really consider it. Digital earnest money deposits (EMDs) have been around for less than a year, and at first, I was reluctant to jump on board. Why? I am a security freak.” — Anne Ewasko, Chicago Realtor

South Florida brokers skeptical of Zillow deal

The news that Zillow is purchasing ShowingTime for $500 million sent shockwaves through the residential real estate industry in February.

What do you think about Zillow purchasing ShowingTime?

Will it hurt your business? Concerned about Zillow sharing information? Thinking of adopting ShowingTime or dropping the app altogether? We want to hear what you think about the deal and what it means for brokers. 

Testing out Asteroom

“As 3D tours are almost a necessity now, I have been on the hunt to find something that is cost-effective, easy to use and doesn’t compromise quality.” — Anne Ewasko, Realtor, Lux Home Chicago

First American launches real estate podcast

The podcast, hosted by First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi and available on major podcasting platforms, offers insight on housing, affordability and related economic topics.

What kind of tech are agents using for lead generation? Find out what South Florida real estate professionals had to say

Are you paying for lead generation? See the top tools readers said they can’t live without.

Tech platforms Boomtown, Sisu integrate to bring productivity tools to agents

The integration will let BoomTown CRM users create real-time performance leaderboards and motivational tools for productivity.

New automated valuation model introduced by CoreLogic

“In 2020, the appraisal industry saw an immediate need to shift from traditional in-person appraisals to consistently precise and dependable digital valuation tools — a need that continues to grow and has no end in sight.” — Frank Martell, president and CEO of CoreLogic

Is private equity-backed real estate tech a game changer?

Venture capital and lead generation — what does one thing have to do with the other? A lot, for real estate tech firm Propertybase.

Staying safe on social media

The National Association of Realtors and the Massachusetts Association of Realtors are encouraging agents to take a closer look at their social media presence for Realtor Safety Month.

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