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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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2023 REACH & REACH Commercial Applications Now Open

2023 REACH & 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 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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Keeping Pace With Demand: Why Now Is The Time for Valuation Professionals To Embrace Modern Technology

Keeping Pace With Demand: Why Now Is The Time for Valuation Professionals To Embrace Modern Technology

Fresh off a $12.7 million Series A, we wanted Valcre‘s Co-Founder and CEO Lucas Rotter take on the state of and the future of appraisal industry. Without further ado, here’s a short Q&A we conducted via email: What does Valcre do and how much have…

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Meet The Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur: Joe Chen from Chime

Meet The Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur: Joe Chen from Chime

In this week’s founder interview, we’re bringing you Joe Chen from Chime. Without further ado… Who are you and what do you do? I am an investor and a serial entrepreneur, having invested in close to 70 companies and started nearly a few dozen new venture projects…

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One Stop Real Estate Investment Software

One Stop Real Estate Investment Software

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: PropStream] PropStream consolidates real estate data and tools for investors, agents, brokers, property managers, and other real estate professionals. Users gain access to nationwide property data sourced from…

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A CRM that Helps You Follow Up

A CRM that Helps You Follow Up

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: Follow Up Boss] A CRM that centralizes leads and supports follow-up tools for high-growth real estate businesses, Follow Up Boss provides calling and dialer; individual and group texting;…

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Meet The Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur: Melinda Witmer from Foiye

Meet The Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur: Melinda Witmer from Foiye

In this week’s founder interview, we’re bringing you Melinda Witmer from Foiye. Without further ado… Who are you and what do you do? My name is Melinda Witmer and I’m the founder & CEO of Foiye, a new social entertainment platform for the home, design,…

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Spreading Rentals Far and Wide While Keeping Leads All in One Place

Spreading Rentals Far and Wide While Keeping Leads All in One Place

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: TurboTenant] The ever-evolving rental world can be daunting for the DIY landlord. From marketing properties online to automating rental payments to screening tenants and more, TurboTenant centralizes tools…

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Centralize Video Marketing Using Your Domain as a Hub

Centralize Video Marketing Using Your Domain as a Hub

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: WellcomeMat] Video marketing has become a key part of agents, brokers, and real estate companies’ strategies to reach consumers. While virtual showings, floorplans, and 3d models haven’t replaced…

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Meet The Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur: Scott Patterson from Tumble

Meet The Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur: Scott Patterson from Tumble

In this week’s founder interview, we’re bringing you Scott Patterson from Tumble. Without further ado… Who are you and what do you do? I’m Scott Patterson and I founded Tumble in 2019 with a mission to modernize the laundry industry. After serving 11 years in…

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Apply for REACH UK 2023!

Apply for REACH UK 2023!

REACH UK is run by Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment branch of the National Association of Realtors. The program aims to increase the use of promising new technology in the real estate industry and its accompanying sectors like financing, banking, and insurance. Selected applicants…

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