Compass to agents: It’s (virtual) show time!
The Real Deal
With real estate agents largely sidelined by shelter-in-place orders, Compass said Wednesday that it is rolling out a set of virtual tools ranging from 3D video tours to targeted mobile ads.
Latest Trends and Insights in Real Estate Technology
Curated daily by our industry experts. Stay informed on how tech is shaping the real estate industry with these important headlines.
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CIOs are uniquely poised to lead digital transformation
MIT Technology Review
It used to be simple: CIOs were responsible for IT infrastructure. Now, they’re asked to participate in and even to lead digital transformation. Turns out, that’s a good thing, says Adobe’s CIO.
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The Coronavirus Is Going To Change How We Think About Design
Bisnow
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, disrupting daily life and causing major economic damage, design leaders are pivoting to focus on how building design can combat infectious diseases and improve public health outcomes.
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Will Virtual Transactions Become the Future of Deal Making?
GlobeSt
In response to social distancing efforts throughout the country, many real estate professionals have turned to virtual showings and transactions. The residential market has been a leader, with many agents already familiar or set up for virtual deals, and the trend could have a lasting effect. Consumers could prefer the ease of viewing properties virtually and handling obligations online.
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Livly Inc. Raises $8 Million in Fundraising to Transform Property Management and Resident Communications
PR Newswire
Livly, a leading provider of modern digital applications for apartment buildings nationwide, is announcing a new fundraising of more than $8 million dollars to fuel its future growth. The investment round includes private equity group Geolo Capital, venture capital groups OCA Ventures and Founder Equity, and many additional strategic investors from across the real estate industry….
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Will the Coronavirus Bankrupt Cities?
The Atlantic
New York City is sputtering. Bars, restaurants, hotels, and theaters have closed; tens of thousands of people have already lost their jobs; hundreds have died. The city has become the epicenter of the novel coronavirus. It needed an “economic nap” to fight it, Scott Stringer, the city’s comptroller, told me. But COVID-19 is bludgeoning the city’s coffers.
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TODAY AT 12 PM EST: CREtech Talks in a time of Uncertainty… The VC Perspective Part 2
CRETech
Hear from some of the most insightful and prolific industry investors as they discuss their perspectives on the impact the pandemic and changing economy will have on real estate tech. Moderated by the esteemed Steve Weikal of MIT Center For Real Estate, this panel is a must watch for everyone interested about the future of the global real estate tech industry.
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How Can CREtech Do More To Help During the Pandemic? We Want To Hear From You…
Michael Beckerman
When I set out to build CREtech, I did so with one goal in mind… to build the largest community of real estate tech professionals and enthusiasts in the world. Through hard work and with the help of an extremely talented team, we accomplished that goal.
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How Can CREtech Do More To Help During the Pandemic? We Want To Hear From You…
CRETech
“Community.” When I set out to build CREtech, I did so with one goal in mind… to build the largest community of real estate tech professionals and enthusiasts in the world. Through hard work and with the help of an extremely talented team, we accomplished that goal. But for me personally, it was really never so much about the size of the community we built. What meant the most to me were the incredible people I was blessed to connect with on a daily basis. The greatest group of industry pr…
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Pandemic Widens Divide Between Online, Traditional Businesses
Wall Street Journal
The new coronavirus pandemic is deepening a national digital divide, amplifying gains for businesses that cater to customers online, while businesses reliant on more traditional models fight for survival.
