Zillow Group (NASDAQ:ZG) has acquired Follow Up Boss, a customer relationship management (CRM) system for real estate professionals. The acquisition purchase price includes $400 million of initial cash consideration and up to $100 million in a potential cash earnout....
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced IRAR Trust Company (IRAR) as a new partner within the NAR Realtor Benefits program. IRAR Trust Company serves as a custodian for self-directed retirement accounts, working with real estate agents and their clients...
Tech Trends: Last week I talked about how Plunk is delivering a technology solution that will get every real estate professional more visibility into every property across this country. This is a huge problem that technology can solve. Plunk, for one, has stepped up...
NewHomesMate, a proptech startup focused on helping buyers acquire newly constructed homes, has expanded its service to the Atlanta market. According to the company, NewHomesMate will help Atlanta-area builders improve the marketing of their properties. “Providing 82%...
Redfin (NASDAQ:RDFN) has launched Redfin Max, a new pay plan for its agents. According to the Seattle-based company, Redfin Max enables agents to earn competitive splits as high as 75%. The plan covers nearly all business expenses and provides agents technology,...
Years ago, when I was working for the American Bankers Association’s monthly magazine, a vendor company serving the financial services industry sent a fencing foil to our office as a promotional gift. My boss received the gift and spent much of the day running...
