If you build it, will they come? – Part II

Now, Flood Risk Analysis in TheAnalyst® PRO!

Is the property you’re evaluating at risk of flooding? Want to learn of any nearby high-risk flood zones? This summer, we introduced the Location Risk Analysis* function within TheAnalyst® PRO. The first component identifies environmental issues within a half-mile radius of the address entered. Now, we’ve expanded the Location Risk Analysis to include flood information. You can use TheAnalyst® PRO to prepare a 2-page report displaying a map of FEMA-designated flood concerns in proximity of any a…

New Software Finally Puts Test Fit Creation in the Hands of the Leasing Team

Today, we're thrilled to announce Protofit, a first-of-its-kind test fit software from Floored. We've been working on this all year, and are so excited to finally share it with you. Protofit solves a major pain point in the leasing process: the creation and revision of test fits. A drastic rethinking of a crucial step in leasing, Protofit eliminates the hassle of drafts, corrections, changes, and phone calls by empowering owners and brokers to create their own test fits. In short, Prot…

Tenant Tracker Takes Important Step Toward Gaining Traction in Retail Real Estate Sector

Startup software firm Tenant Tracker has recently announced taking an important step in terms of gaining traction in the retail real estate sector. A spinoff of DeveloperTown, Tenant Tracker has hired its first CEO, Keith Kleinmaier, to head up the rapidly rising firm. Kleinmaier, who also has part ownership in the company, is a native of Indianapolis and has prior experience consulting for an online shopping startup as well as operating a commercial real estate brokerage, Retail Realty, Inc. Te…

REClarity Offers First Free Video Messaging App for Real Estate Professionals

For real estate professionals, efficient communication with clients and other industry professionals is vital. Jigsaw is now providing a free video messaging app, REClarity, the first of its kind. With this app, brokers, contractors, agents, and other real estate professionals create and share personalized video messages using their mobile devices. Users are able to utilize a variety of tools, including voice narration, photos, and even touchscreen gestures. With Zoom and Point, or ZAP, messages…

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Real Referrals Provides Free Referral App to Take the Hassles out of Sending and Receiving Real Estate Referrals

real* In the past, the process of sending and receiving referrals could be somewhat complex for most real estate professionals. Now, that process is being made easier thanks to Real Referrals. The new free app enables real estate professionals to send and receive referrals using their smartphone. Property managers, mortgage brokers, and real estate agents across the United States and Canada are now able t…

The Key to Building a Successful Startup: LISTENING!

One-of-a-Kind Incubator Launched to Help Real Estate Software Startups Grow

web* Web4Realty, a rapidly growing software provider for Canadian real estate professionals, has recently opened applications to assist local startups grow their businesses. The incubator is the first such in-house initiative for Web4Realty. According to the firm, the goal of the incubator is to provide new startup software companies specializing in the real estate industry with the mentorship and resource…

Hightower Strengthens Position as CRE Tech Leader with Strategic Funding

hightower* Hightower, known as a leading leasing management platform catering to the commercial real estate industry, has recently announced partnering with several new investors to strengthen their market position. Among the investors partnering with Hightower are Barry Sternlicht, CEO of Starwood Capital; Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Corp.; and Bill Rudin, CEO of Rudin Management Company.With a total of $…