The 5 Best Real Estate Tech Tools

In the last few years, the real estate industry has experienced an explosion of new tools that make it easier and faster to conduct business. Below are five of the best tech tools for real estate professionals. 1. TransactionDesk In any real estate transaction, there will naturally be a massive amount of documentation. In the past, trying to maintain such documentation in traditional manila folders could be a hassle. TransactionDesk makes it possible to manage all of the files related to leases,…

MOTIVE Bets Big on Texas as Epicenter of Real Estate Technology- 150 Gather for Launch of Dallas Real Estate Tech Accelerator Fund

Summary: The launch of the only real estate-focused accelerator in the Southwest kicked-off today with with an impressive roster of backers, and its inaugural class scheduled for fall of 2015.  Selected real estate technology startups will receive capital, mentorship from some of the leading experts at the intersection of real estate and technology,  and be channeled through a rigorous program focused on customer and product development.   MOTIVE  to Accelerate Disruption in Real Estate Sector  …

The Content Tipping Point for the Real Estate Industry?

Largest Real Estate Tech Fundraisers of 2015

While 2015 has not yet quite reached the halfway mark, the year has already witnessed a number of impressive fundraising efforts by real estate tech companies. Reonomy Raises $13 Million Among the companies bringing in a stunning amount of funds is Reonomy. The real estate research and data startup recently raised $13 million. Leading the Series B round of fundraising was Bain Capital Ventures. In total, the firm has raised $18 million in funding, including $3.7 million during its Series A roun…

Building Engines Debuts Episode 6 of Podcast Series, CRE Tech Talks

Mat Brogie, COO at Repsly and former Director at Mobility CIO, addresses the State of Mobile in CRE with BEI SVP Scott Sidman Building Engines, a provider of comprehensive web and mobile property management software for the commercial real estate industry, debuted the sixth episode of its podcast series, CRE Tech Talks. Titled "The State of Mobile & What's Coming Next," the latest podcast features Building Engines SVP Scott Sidman and Mat Brogie, COO at Repsly and former Direc…

Top 10 Building & Construction Apps

Looking for a building or construction app? Calgary Window and Door Guys created this handy infographic that outlines the top 10 most useful building and construction apps. …

MetaProp NYC Real Estate Technology Accelerator Officially Opens for Business

Zillow Group, Warburg Realty, DLA Piper, EisnerAmper and News Funnel all partner in first NYC-based Real Estate Accelerator NEW YORK, NY (June 16, 2015)– MetaProp NYC, the first real estate technology accelerator of its kind headquartered in New York City, announced today the launch of its inaugural 16-week program for technology-driven real estate startups.  The program, which will accept eight companies per cohort, will provide growth services, mentoring, intensive courses and funding for a s…

5 Real Estate Tech Innovations that Have Changed the Way We Do Business

Technology has gradually begun to make its way into the real estate industry and thanks to the introduction of several vital innovations in the space, the way in which real estate professionals do business has been changed forever. Some of the top technology innovations in the real estate industry include the following: 1. Digital Services Buyers, sellers, investors, developers, and brokers now have the ability to do more in less time by taking advantage of a flurry of innovative digital service…

HiRise: The Airbnb of Office Space?

Backed by Jones Lang LaSalle, HiRise is gaining somewhat of an Airbnb of office space reputation in the commercial real estate industry.   Repping the Little Guys One element that sets HiRise apart from other similar companies is the way that it tends to focus on smaller companies seeking leasing situations that do not lock them into long term leases. In the past, this has proven to be particularly difficult for small firms and startups that do not have a solid idea of what the future may …

Agents Are Never Alone with Realy Safe

Listing and selling real estate can be a rewarding and lucrative endeavor, but it can also come with its fair share of dangers. While it does not happen frequently, all agents know there is a risk of becoming a victim while out in the field. Now, a startup site is providing a safety app to real estate agents at no cost. Launched by Realy, the Realy Safe agent safety app is available for Android and iOS devices and allows agents to alert family members and colleagues with just one touch via text…