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InsideView blows away competition in contact accuracy

InsideView, an Ascendix partner, had another record breaking Q3. On top of adding 4+ million decision-makers to their database worldwide they also achieved an accuracy rating of 84.1% in general contact accuracy and 86% among Fortune 1000 contacts. The only competitor that came close to their accuracy was 67.4%! Contact Accuracy Graph Growth by contact was strongest in the U.S., followed by key European countries, and then India. Worldwide Highlights When you add InsideView with your CRM (especi…

SPARK Ignites Faster Lead Generation for Real Estate Professionals

As real estate professionals are well aware, a sales pipeline sometimes needs a little jumpstart to get it going. That is precisely what SPARK is designed to do. Introduced by AMP Technologies, SPARK is a mobile CRM app that gives commercial real estate professionals the ability to convert leads more easily. With SPARK, all of the data associated with thousands of leads is made more easily accessible. Even better, SPARK automatically syncs up…

Yardi Matrix bulletin highlights government-sponsored enterprises’ role in affordable housing

Loan allocations for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac support a stable debt environment. SANTA BARBARA, CALIF., Nov. 12, 2015 – The U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency’s recent decision to extend allocations valued at $60 billion for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2016 signals good news for both affordable housing and the multifamily capital market.  The impact of the FHFA’s action is addressed in a news bulletin issued today by Yardi ® Matrix, which serves as a business development tool for brokers, s…

Three Ways to Engage Millennials in Your Building

By 2020 about half of the workforce will be made up of millennials. While many may seek to work remotely or from home, those that do go into an office have expectations that differ from traditionally held ideas about commercial real estate. This dynamic change requires action on the part of landlords, but determining what action to take can be a daunting task. Here are three general ideas that can help to improve the relationship between an o…

4 Ways Tech Will Continue Disrupting the Commercial Real Estate Industry

When it comes to the future of the commercial real estate industry, it is all about disruption. In the last few years, a number of trends have had a significant impact. Moving forward, tech trends will continue to transform the industry in a number of ways. As a result, commercial real estate industry leaders will now need to focus on long-term issues and how they can stay ahead of the coming changes in order to remain competitive.Below, we review the most vital ways in which tech will continue …

The Square Addresses Needs of Growing Tech Community in NYC

New York City has always been recognized as the heart of the financial industry, but in recent years, the Big Apple has also become the scene of a burgeoning tech community. A new microsite has been designed to address the needs of that growing community. The Square was built to streamline the real estate journey experienced by a small-to-medium-sized business.The site is designed to assist tech companies at three different levels of growth b…

Rennection Featured in AZ Tech Beat

Scottsdale, AZ– Rennection was featured in Arizona's technology blog "AZ Tech Beat" today with the official news that Rennection has released a major user interface overhaul. Rennection is a free property management software platform for landlords, real estate investors, leasing agents, & DIY rental property owners. Rennection Featured in AZ Tech Beat Rennection

Jigsaw Launches REclarity Private Label Program for Real Estate

Brokers Can Harness the Power of Mobile Video Messaging App With Customized Branding Jigsaw Launches REclarity Private Label Program for Real Estate REclarity by Jigsaw Informatics

CRE Tech Deals of Note

Tech deals in the commercial real estate industry have become increasingly common, affecting virtually every segment of the industry. From real estate analytics to commercial leasing, tech startups are now attracting larger and larger amounts of venture funding. Here are just a few of the most recent CRE tech deals of note. COMPASS – SERIES CRecently, Compass brought in a $50 million round…