Zenly and Oliver: Disrupting Residential Real Estate

In an industry that seems to be continually changing, residential real estate brokers may find it increasingly difficult to scout new business. This is largely because sites like Zenly and Oliver are completely disrupting the industry by making it possible for clients to handle everything online. Changing How Tenants Find and Rent ApartmentsFinding your next apartment can now be accomplished without the need to ever leave your couch. For instance, Zenly gives users the ability to view video tour…

MetaProp NYC Announces Five Startups for Inaugural Class and International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) as New Corporate Partner

Rentalutions, Radiator Labs, Social Sign.in, Notion and Optii Solutions named first 2015 cohort participants at event in ICSC’s Manhattan headquarters NEW YORK, August 27, 2015 – MetaProp NYC, the New York real estate technology accelerator, signed a new partnership with the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and announced its initial 2015/2016 cohort participants at an invitation only event with more than 60 real estate technology entrepreneurs, investors, innovation champions and…

5 Reasons Commercial Real Estate Tech Is So Exciting

cretech* ImageThe technological revolution may have been somewhat slow to arrive to the real estate industry, but things are changing and changing rapidly. As a result, things are beginning to get exciting in an industry that has traditionally had a reputation for being somewhat staid. Technology that was primarily aimed at providing listing services for residential real estate has since opened a wealth of…

Zillow and CoStar Set for Head-to-Head Competition in Online Rental Market

Could Zillow and CoStar soon be engaged in head-to-head competition for the online rental market? It’s not as far-fetched as you might think. Spencer Rascoff, CEO of Zillow, recently even admitted that it certainly seems as though CoStar has Zillow’s marketshare in its sights following the acquisition of Apartments.com. How long it will take for those two worlds to collide is anyone’s guess, but it would certainly seem as though the online rental market is facing some changes. Why the Two Compan…

3 Ways Blockchain Technology Is Disrupting the Real Estate Industry

If it seems as though everywhere you turn today, you are confronted with news about Bitcoin, it is not your imagination. Blockchain technology, the technology behind Bitcoin, has disrupted the currency industry more so than anything else in history has. As crazy as it might sound, numerous industries are now benefitting from this groundbreaking technology. While it might sound somewhat confusing, blockchain technology is simply the process for recording events in a database, referred to as the b…

Groundbreaking New Lead Conversion Technology Released for Real Estate Professionals

brytecore* In an industry that has become increasingly competitive, it is imperative for real estate professionals to be able to gain critical insight and identify targeted leads. This is precisely what a groundbreaking new lead conversion technology is providing. Brytecore recently unveiled a revolutionary new lead conversion technology specifically for real estate professionals. The new technology deliv…

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3 Important Reasons Why Real Estate Market Automation Is Poised for Incredible Growth in 2016

Real estate automation may not be exactly new, but several important factors are indicating that the field may experience explosive growth over the course of the next year. According to recent research, approximately two-thirds of real estate brokerages are not currently using marketing automation. With that said, nearly 30 percent of those surveyed have indicated that they have plans to implement marketing automation within the next year, clearly showing a growing momentum behind what has becom…

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5 Influential Women in Real Estate

As the real estate industry has continued to expand over the last few years, a number of influential players have emerged. Most recently, HousingWire has announced its annual Women of Influence list. The list features dozens of women representing every aspect of the housing industry, ranging from lending to real estate professionals. This year represents the fifth year that HousingWire has released its annual list of women leading the real estate industry. With each passing year, nominations hav…