Slowly but surely, bitcoin and blockchain — a decentralized ledger that powers the cryptocurrency — have been making inroads in real estate, but a technology company wants to make them the industry standard. ShelterZoom‘s Offer NOW is a

Abode, a new free digital platform that aims to make the homebuying and selling process easier for both consumers and real estate agents, was launched in 2017 by tech entrepreneurs Kyle Stoner and Carson Junginger. “People often describe buying

For Realtors, especially those who tend to use more traditional forms of advertising, Facebook is the proverbial golden ticket. Today, more than 80 percent of internet users are active on Facebook, where they spend a staggering 700 billion minutes

With its double-pronged approach to cater to both agents and homebuyers, Homesnap continues to increase its reach in the industry, recently securing $14 million in series B funding. Homesnap serves more than 800,000 agents and brokers, helping them boost productivity

Buying a house is one of the biggest decisions people make in their lives, and it can take a lot to close a transaction. A typical conversion rate is anywhere from 3 to 10 percent — often lower in highly

New apps and programs that aim to disrupt the real estate industry are launched so frequently that it can be difficult for agents to keep up. It can be even more difficult to identify the latest tech trends and

Virtual reality is the next revolutionary topic for 2018 in the world of real estate, Coldwell Banker found in a recent survey of 3,000 homebuyers. The new survey, conducted by Harris Poll, showed the desire for VR home tours,

By Laurie M. Brown What does the “golden age of consumerism” mean for real estate agents? A lot. As the advent of publicly accessible property data continues to evolve, the issue for Realtors becomes how well they can interpret

2017 was full of innovation that altered the real estate industry — from apps that boost agent safety to an even greater reliance on websites with online listings and tours — but 2018 is poised to bring about even

Chances are, you’ve seen a lot of news about Bitcoin lately, with news about its shares surging to a record high, then, a few days later, news about those shares plummeting only to spike again to another new high

Renters who are looking for a new place to live now have another option to find their next home: Facebook. The social media network announced its partnership with Apartment List and Zumper to add available rental units to Facebook

One of the main hurdles agents have to overcome on a regular basis is having their listings seen by the people who are most likely to be interested in it. While previous wisdom was to get the ad in

Airbnb is getting more involved in the real estate industry, as it recently announced its partnership with Newgard, a Florida developer, to create a new residential rental complex called Niido. Located in Kissimmee, Florida, the multifamily building includes 324

According to a recent survey from Imprev Thought Leadership, two out of three real estate executives favor newer technology such as Predictive Analytics, Marketing Automation, and Big Data for future business, while less than half are willing to invest

Millennials are interested in smart homes, and are willing to pay more for them. Because these 18- to 35-year-olds represent the first generation born into the digital age, they are thought of with negative connotations like laziness and vanity.

South Miami passed a law Tuesday in which all new homes — including some renovation projects — must have solar panels installed, according to a recent Miami Herald report. The new measure will take effect Sept. 18 and is the first of