Real Estate Technology

Keller Williams Acquires Startup Smarter Agent In Shot Over The Bow of Zillow, Redfin

By Bethany Erickson / September 6, 2018 /

Keller Williams announced Wednesday that it was acquiring Philadelphia startup Smarter Agent in what company leadership says is part of the company’s $1 billion tech fund. The company told Inman that its newest purchase is a mobile-first platform that connects to more than 650 multiple listing services (MLS). It also allows brokers and agents to…

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GoOption Pay: Let’s Bring the Option Fee Into the 21st Century

By Candy Evans / September 5, 2018 /

Really, buying a house today has never been easier. I mean, we are not letting Alexa do our work just yet… but so much of the buying process has become digitalized, thanks to technology and the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act of 2000.   Legitimizing electronic business transactions opened the door to companies like…

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10 Homebuying Apps and Tools For Today’s Market

By Joanna England / June 7, 2016 /

Thanks to modern technology, the homebuying journey is immensely easier than it was 10 years ago. With just a laptop, tablet, or smartphone, you can now browse listings, tour homes, apply for a mortgage, and even sign off on closing documents with just a few clicks and a matter of seconds. It’s pretty game-changing, to…

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