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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Free Clarity Calls for Geek Estate Readers

Free Clarity Calls for Geek Estate Readers

For the majority of the tech industry, COVID-19 means a lot more screen time with in-person activities and travel cut entirely from the schedule. I’d like to use some of my downtime to speak to Geek Estate readers. I’m happy to lend an ear, offer…

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Prop Mgmt Software’s Impact on the Small Landlord Business Model

Prop Mgmt Software’s Impact on the Small Landlord Business Model

[Editor’s note: This is an excerpt from the conclusions from the category product review series for the small landlord property management software sector. It answers two of the questions posed in the introduction. Originally published in the Geek Estate Mastermind.] How are property management software…

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Will Airbnb make a play at the long-term rental market?

Will Airbnb make a play at the long-term rental market?

[Editor’s note: This is an excerpt from the conclusions from the category product review series for the small landlord property management software sector. It is an answer to one of the questions posed in the mini-series introduction. Originally published in the Geek Estate Mastermind.] It’s…

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Affordable Housing Virtual Conversation – April 8th at 11 am PST

Affordable Housing Virtual Conversation – April 8th at 11 am PST

Tomorrow (April 8th) at 11 am PST, Geek Estate is conducting a virtual discussion on affordable housing — facilitated by Matt Hoffman at HousingTech Ventures. It is a discussion, not a webinar…. so limited to 15-20 participants. If you are a founder/operator working on a solution…

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Feedback Request: Doorside Black

Feedback Request: Doorside Black

[Editor’s note: Hannah Gorlick from Doorside is a member of the Geek Estate Mastermind.] The team at Doorside is preparing to launch a virtual team-building platform for real estate brokerages — Doorside Black —  and seeking agents and brokers for early access to the platform. Hannah is…

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Syndication Landscape for Rental Listings + Importance of a Renter Audience

Syndication Landscape for Rental Listings + Importance of a Renter Audience

[Editor’s note: This is part of the category product review series for the small landlord property management software sector. Originally published in the Geek Estate Mastermind.] Syndication is a necessary component of succeeding for any property management software vendor, short of a massive built-in audience…

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The CoronaVirus Virtual PropTech Boom

The CoronaVirus Virtual PropTech Boom

While, yes, a lot of companies are reeling as the economy grinds to a halt — that doesn’t mean all of proptech is struggling. One of the obvious byproducts of COVID-19 is virtual showings, open houses, staging, 3d tours, and floorplans–not to mention anything video…

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Be the Neighbor the World Needs

Be the Neighbor the World Needs

I’ve long been a huge fan of what Brett Hagler’s team at New Story is working on. I saw their video this week, and couldn’t help but share it here… such a great message. Please, spread the message to the ends of the earth…

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Delivering Help, One Home at a Time

Delivering Help, One Home at a Time

I’ve been a huge fan of Hello Alfred for several years (I’ve written about them several times in the Geek Estate Mastermind). And this is an example of why… In the 20 cities HelloAlfred calls home, its team is offering help to anyone who needs ESSENTIALS DELIVERED…

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Losing a Real Estate Marketing Friend and Icon – RIP, Jim Marks

Losing a Real Estate Marketing Friend and Icon – RIP, Jim Marks

This morning (Europe time), I heard the sad news that my friend and former boss, Jim Marks, passed away. I was aware he was battling health issues the past few years, but had no idea it had gotten this bad. After meeting him during the…

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