Top CRE People to Follow on Twitter

Whether you have a new Twitter account or an old account that you haven’t really made use of, it’s important to know the right people to follow. Twitter can actually be a great resource for fantastic ideas for your own business while also finding reliable information resources. In a time in which the commercial real estate industry is continually changing with constant new trends, industry developments, interest rate updates, and more, it is vital that you stay on top of the latest CRE news. Fol…

From online listings to brokerage…a new model?

The Property App Streamlines Property Management for Landlords

Property management can be a challenge and a chore for most landlords. Collecting rent is nice, but the process of doing so along with managing all of the financials related to rental properties can be complex and time-consuming. A new property app is now making it much easier for landlords to manage their rental properties. The Property App is specifically designed for use by landlords to assist them in managing their rentals on their own. Full Suite of Features Included with The Property App …

From Online Listings to Brokerage… A New Model?

Companies have been trying to disrupt the traditional real estate brokerage model for as long as I can remember. Most, if not all, have failed. Others have created behemoths, focused on listings that have truly changed the way business is done, think Zillow. But no one has truly created a new real estate brokerage model by using technology at its foundation. Now that hundreds of millions of dollars are being invested in real estate tech, will anyone be able to create a new model by combining bot…

Solutionstar Relaunches with New One Stop Home and Mortgage Portal

New competition has entered the commercial real estate tech scene now that Solutionstar has been relaunched. The firm, which is a subsidiary of Nationstar, has been re-launched as a real estate search and transaction platform and could prove to be a serious competitor to firms such as Realtor.com and Zillow. Renamed as Xome, Solutionstar will feature an online portal, Xome.com. Capitalizing on the ability to provide users with a completely innovative digital experience, Xome can be accessed on m…

RentPath Simplifying the Search Process

For many consumers, the process of finding the right rental property can be challenging. RentPath seeks to simplify the search process and make it easier for tenants to find the right property. Given the competitiveness of many rental markets around the country, this ease-of-search can be highly beneficial for renters who are struggling to find the right property. Recently, RentPath has worked on expanding its services, including through the purchase of Lovely last year. RentPath picked up the …

Placester Expands Services with Customizable Single Property Websites

With an ever increasing number of buyers now beginning their search for a property online, it has become more important than ever for brokers and agents to take full advantage of online marketing capabilities. Placester is making that process easier by providing low-cost real estate website. The company recently announced it has expanded its service menu even further following a $15 million funding round. According to Placester, which first began offering search websites to agents for $10 or le…

Opendoor Gives Buyers the Ability to Submit Mobile Offers

Opendoor, an online real estate transaction marketplace, has recently announced a new home shopping venue. According to the National Association of Realtors, 92 percent of homebuyers now use the Internet to search for properties. Furthermore, 50 percent of buyers now use a mobile app or website. Yet, one element of the home buying experience that has not changed in recent years, despite a rise in technology, is the ability to view homes whenever a buyer wants and the option to submit offers via …

New Tech Startups Bring Real Estate into the 21st Century

Technology in the commercial real estate sector has been moving at an incredible pace in the last few years and a number of new tech startups are driving much of that innovation. Streamlining the Real Estate Industry with Groundbreaking Technology Among those startups is Compass. While the company was launched just 18 months ago, it has already generated an impressive amount of attention. The real estate listing app is available for both Android and iOS and is designed to eliminate many of the c…

New Real Estate Tech Makes Investing Simpler

In the last few years, real estate investing has become increasingly easier for investors at every end of the spectrum. Now, a new real estate tech firm is significantly reducing the amount of effort and time involved in bringing commercial real estate tech investment opportunities to clients. Acquire Real Estate has announced it is utilizing breakthrough technology to create a revolutionary platform. The new platform will provide accredited investors with unrivaled access to exclusive real esta…