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August Home, maker of smart locks, closes $25M in Series C funding

Smart lock provider August Home is gearing up to boost the reach of products that turn smartphones into “a command center for the front door.” The startup has closed a $25 million Series C funding round, highlighting the growing adoption of technology that can streamline property showings, including visits by homebuyers unescorted by agents. (August Home […]

Redfin threatened with legal action by former CEO on eve of IPO

Redfin has been threatened with legal action by its former CEO on the eve of its IPO. The high-tech brokerage, which is expected to raise over $100 million when it goes public on Friday, received a letter on July 24 from David Eraker that “asserts a variety of claims” against Redfin director Paul Goodrich and Redfin investor […]

Busting inventory myths: Why aren’t there many homes on the market?

Ralph McLaughlin With eager homebuyers and their agents plagued by low inventory all over the county, Trulia chief economist Ralph McLaughlin decided to take a closer look at the popular explanations for the problem and bust some inventory myths. As he put it: “Everyone agrees the U.S. housing market is being squeezed by low inventory. […]

Colorado brokers ask for merger, but one MLS says ‘no’

A Colorado MLS has declined to participate in a merger effort, despite a request from large brokers in the state to do so. After “highly charged” merger talks, in late May the two largest MLSs in the state, REcolorado and Information and Real Estate Services (IRES), signed a letter of intent to merge, setting an “aggressive” […]

3 tips for leveraging reviews to earn more commission

Leverage reviews to build your business’ credibility so you can attract more clients and earn more real estate commissions. With a proven system guiding your efforts, leveraging reviews to enhance real estate profits is easier and more effective than traditional marketing methods. Doren Aldana, a marketing expert with a complete system for leveraging real estate […]

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate: No shirt, no pants, no open house?

Reposted with permission — show notes and credits here. You’ve got an open house in 30 minutes. You show up expecting to find a pristine house ready for prospective buyers, but what you find is a disaster area and a guy with no pants on. Sound familiar? No? Unfortunately, today’s guest, Karen Cruz, stumbled upon […]

4 ways relocation experts aid out-of-town buyers

In today’s highly competitive job market — where 68 percent of HR professionals are experiencing difficulty recruiting candidates — companies cannot afford to limit their recruitment to local candidates. This is where relocation comes into play. Companies want to ensure that job candidates are sold on every aspect of the organization — including the ZIP […]

20 secrets for maximizing your Inman Connect San Francisco experience

Inman Connect in San Francisco is one of my favorite weeks of the summer. Let me share a few conference road warrior tips that I’ve learned from the best over the years. They just might make your trip more pleasant, and help you get a bit more out of the conference: 1. Register right now […]

5 costly homeowner’s insurance mistakes your clients should avoid

You’re buyers recently closed on a home. The paperwork has been signed, and keys have been transferred from the previous homeowner to your clients. Naturally, the next milestone is purchasing a homeowner’s insurance policy that complements both the budget and the needs of your clients. As a buyer’s agent, you can help cultivate an understanding […]

Run your indie brokerage like a Silicon Valley tech company

Andrew Flachner is co-founder and CEO of RealScout. RealScout combines revolutionary buyer data-driven listings tools and industry-best home search experiences to help you win and sell more listings. To date, RealScout has powered billions of dollars in transactions for thousands of agents and the industry’s leading brokerages. Flachner has found a way to combine his […]

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