About Drew Meyers

Founder of GEM Diamond. Zillow Alum. Real estate tech geek. Travel addict & former co-founder of Horizon. Social entrepreneurship advocate. Fan of Red Hot Chili Peppers.

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The Socially Conscious Broker (or Agent)

The Socially Conscious Broker (or Agent)

Those that know me, know I care a lot about doing something that matters. Where you are born shouldn’t decide whether you live or die. I live an extremely privileged life, as do you (I wrote that post 6 years ago). So, given I’ve been in the industry…

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NAR / Move Vote

NAR / Move Vote

The NAR vote is in… As a result of today’s vote, the RIN board approved amending the operating agreement with RealSelect in three fundamental ways: Amending the restriction that says Move may display only listings that have been sourced from REALTOR®-owned and controlled MLSs or…

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Meet the Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur: Dan Corkill

Meet the Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur: Dan Corkill

In our latest Meet the Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur interview, we’re speaking with Dan Corkill of Follow Up Boss. After reading the interview — those who know me well, will know exactly what caught my interest. Hint: it involves microfinance. Here’s a bit more about…

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Determination: Do You Have What It Takes to Win?

Determination: Do You Have What It Takes to Win?

On a Friday afternoon, I’ll leave you with this video takeaway… Are you determined to win like Jordan was? Without determination, you’ve already failed. And, yes, “winning” is defined differently for everyone. What’s your definition?

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A Trend Away from Agent Websites?

A Trend Away from Agent Websites?

We’re already seeing a slight trend of some agents and brokers not believing IDX is vital. With the continued rise of mobile, will the next trend be the demise of agent and/or brokerage websites? Before you go blast me for making such a ludicrous statement…

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Meet the Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur: Eric Stegemann

Meet the Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur: Eric Stegemann

In our latest Meet the Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur interview, we’re speaking with Eric Stegemann of TRIBUS. He’s got his hands in all sorts of projects for agents and brokers. You’ll find him constantly on the travel trail speaking and helping solve the industries technology…

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Meet the Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur: Joshua Dorkin

Meet the Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur: Joshua Dorkin

In our latest Meet the Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur interview, we’re speaking with Joshua Dorkin of BiggerPockets. I’ve known Joshua for many years, since he was one of the early real estate bloggers (in fact, Geek Estate continues to get regular traffic from this post…

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Real Estate Search: Less is More

Real Estate Search: Less is More

I firmly believe the future of search – in all verticals – is less information, from more trusted sources. For instance, in the travel industry, travelers don’t want to spend hours sorting through 50+ reviews about every hotel or activity. They want concise information, from…

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Meet the Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur: Greg Tracy

Meet the Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur: Greg Tracy

In our latest Meet the Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur interview, we’re speaking with Greg Tracy of BlueRoof360. I’ve known Greg for quite some time since we were both somewhat early bloggers in the industry, and he’s a classic example of someone who puts his head…

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Meet the Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur: Nav Athwal

Meet the Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur: Nav Athwal

In our latest Meet the Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur interview, we’re speaking with Nav Athwal of RealtyShares. Here’s a bit more about him, from his own mouth… 1) What do you do? RealtyShares is Crowdfunding for Real Estate. Through our online investment platform, we provide…

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