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We love real estate & tech. Geek Estate's "business" is helping members of "the GEM" succeed, and this publication is not run by journalists. Established 2007.

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2025 REACH Commercial Applications Now Open

2025 REACH Commercial Applications Now Open

REACH operates a variety of accelerator programs around the globe, created and operated by Second Century Ventures and backed by NAR. The Commercial program offers education, mentorship and exposure for technology companies working to scale their businesses across the U.S. residential and commercial real estate…

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White-Label Mortgage Solutions for Real Estate Investment Lending

White-Label Mortgage Solutions for Real Estate Investment Lending

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase: Vontive] Vontive is an embedded mortgage platform designed for investment real estate financing. They offer a white-label, no-code solution that enables banks, credit unions, property technology companies, and…

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iOi Shifts to Year-Round Collective

iOi Shifts to Year-Round Collective

The National Association of REALTORS® announced the evolution of its Innovation, Opportunity & Investment (iOi) initiative, shifting from an annual summit into a continuous engagement platform designed to empower real estate professionals with cutting-edge tools, insights and networking opportunities. Instead of a once-a-year event, iOi is…

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Proptech Job Opportunity: Director of Revenue Management at Placemakr

Proptech Job Opportunity: Director of Revenue Management at Placemakr

We have a job opportunity to share from a GEM Diamond member, Placemakr…. Job Summary: As the Director of Revenue Management, your mission is to own the development of a strategic revenue management plan and lead a high-performing revenue team skilled in executing initiatives that…

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Blending the MLS with Rental Listings and Leasing Tools

Blending the MLS with Rental Listings and Leasing Tools

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase: RentalBeast] A U.S.-based SaaS platform designed to streamline the rental process for real estate professionals, landlords, and tenants, Rental Beast is built on a proprietary database of over…

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Supporting Los Angeles:  Where we go from here

Supporting Los Angeles: Where we go from here

From our friends at Equity Angels… Los Angeles has been weighing heavily on our hearts and minds. While some communities are starting to rebuild, many are left without homes, businesses, and support. These families and small business owners need our help now more than ever….

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Calling All Real Estate Agents – Workflows

Calling All Real Estate Agents – Workflows

We have an offer from a member of GEM Diamond to share with the audience here. The offer is from Max Diez at Twenty Five Ventures, which offers a range of services to early-stage companies innovating the real estate technology space from product development to…

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Utilizing 3D and AR Technology to Visualize ADU Designs Pre-Construction

Utilizing 3D and AR Technology to Visualize ADU Designs Pre-Construction

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase: HomeWIP] HomeWiP provides end-to-end pre-construction and design services for residential property owners planning to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) or small homes. HomeWiP’s services include converting architectural floor…

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In-House Financial Services to Boost Agent Retention

In-House Financial Services to Boost Agent Retention

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase: Upfront] Upfront is a real estate financial platform that partners with real estate brokerages to provide agents with efficient cash-flow solutions, enabling them to access earned commissions before…

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Proptech Job Opportunity: Head of Partnerships at Lula

Proptech Job Opportunity: Head of Partnerships at Lula

We have a job opportunity to share from a GEM Diamond member, Lula…. Job Summary Lula Smarter Property Maintenance Inc. is seeking a strategic and results-driven Head of Partnerships to lead partnership efforts and drive business growth through strategic collaborations. This key leadership role will…

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