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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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Meet the Real Estate Tech Founder: Paul Kromidas from Summer

Meet the Real Estate Tech Founder: Paul Kromidas from Summer

In our latest real estate tech entrepreneur interview, we’re speaking with Paul Kromidas from Summer. Without further ado… Who are you and what do you do? I am Paul Kromidas, CEO and Founder of Summer.  What problem does your product/service solve? Summer is pioneering an…

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Proptech Job Opportunity: Director of Strategy and Business Development at Bright MLS

Proptech Job Opportunity: Director of Strategy and Business Development at Bright MLS

We have a job opportunity to share from a member of GEM Diamond, Bright MLS. Company Description Bright MLS is the engine that powers the real estate market in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. – supporting over $100B in transactions yearly. It is the single source for…

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Looking Forward to 2024: Wild Wild West

Looking Forward to 2024: Wild Wild West

[Editor’s Note: This is the introduction to our 277th Weekly Transmission, originally delivered direct to the inbox of the GEM Crystal on January 4th, 2024. Below, a selection of members from the GEM Diamond community attempt to look into the crystal ball and offer proptech…

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Meet the Real Estate Tech Founder: Mark Choey from Highnote

Meet the Real Estate Tech Founder: Mark Choey from Highnote

In our latest real estate tech entrepreneur interview, we’re speaking with Mark Choey from Highnote. Without further ado… Who are you and what do you do? I’m Mark Choey, a San Francisco-based real estate tech entrepreneur and founder of Highnote (highnote.io), a cutting-edge presentation and…

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Proptech Job Opportunity: Manager Strategic Partnerships at Local Logic

Proptech Job Opportunity: Manager Strategic Partnerships at Local Logic

We have a job opportunity to share from a member of GEM Diamond, Local Logic, an information company providing location insights on cities to help travelers, home buyers, and investors make better, more informed decisions. Company Description Local Logic is on a mission to foster…

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2024 REACH Applications Now Open

2024 REACH 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 program offers education, mentorship and exposure for technology companies working to scale their businesses across the U.S. residential and commercial real estate markets…

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Property Data via APIs, with Vincent Harris

Property Data via APIs, with Vincent Harris

Property data is a topic we’re digging deep on in 2024. We wanted to tap a member of the GEM Diamond community, RealEstateAPI‘s Co-Founder Vincent Harris, for his take on the state of property data and what an API approach looks like. Without further ado,…

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Holistic Sustainability Through Modular

Holistic Sustainability Through Modular

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: Assembly OSM] In an effort to modernize the AEC industry, Assembly OSM is a modular construction company that utilizes aerospace precision technology to streamline and enhance the construction…

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An IoT Platform for Commercial Real Estate

An IoT Platform for Commercial Real Estate

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: Bluestreak IoT] BlueStreak IoT optimizes operational processes for commercial business owners and facility managers by adding an intelligence layer to existing products and enabling smart and connected features….

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An Asset Management Platform for the Modern Mortgage Market

An Asset Management Platform for the Modern Mortgage Market

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: Plus Platform] Plus Platform is an asset management and trading platform that aims to enhance transparency, accuracy, and liquidity in the residential secondary mortgage market. It allows mortgage…

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