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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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Streamlining Property Marketing with AI-Powered Virtual Staging

Streamlining Property Marketing with AI-Powered Virtual Staging

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase: Virtual Staging AI] Developed at Harvard Innovation Labs, Virtual Staging AI is a virtual staging algorithm powered by artificial intelligence. Users can upload images depicting living rooms, bedrooms,…

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Proptech Job Opportunity: Founding Team Growth/BD at LiveNearFriends

Proptech Job Opportunity: Founding Team Growth/BD at LiveNearFriends

We have a job opportunity to share from a member of GEM Diamond, LiveNearFriends, a social real estate platform that allows people to find housing within a short walk of friends and family. Role Overview: LiveNearFriends is hiring someone to drive Business Development / Growth….

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Meet the Real Estate Tech Founder: Shannon Bloemker from Energy Raven

Meet the Real Estate Tech Founder: Shannon Bloemker from Energy Raven

In our latest real estate tech entrepreneur interview, we’re speaking with Shannon Bloemker from Energy Raven. Without further ado… Who are you and what do you do? Shannon Bloemker, Founder & CEO of Energy Raven. What problem does your product/service solve? Homebuying is a stressful…

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Get 20% off CREtech London May 8th and 9th

Get 20% off CREtech London May 8th and 9th

[Editor’s Note: Geek Estate Offers are special offers from members of the GEM Diamond] Taking place May 8th and 9th, CREtech London brings together leaders in the commercial, residential, PropTech, and climate tech industries for two days of speaking engagements, networking opportunities, and industry insights…

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reapi’s 2024 Tech in Real Estate Hackathon Registration is Open

reapi’s 2024 Tech in Real Estate Hackathon Registration is Open

reapi, an integrated API system providing property data and machine learning to proptech companies, is hosting its 2024 Tech in Real Estate Hackathon. Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their work to a panel of industry leaders, network with peers and real estate experts,…

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An Integrated Platform for Better Lead Data

An Integrated Platform for Better Lead Data

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: Curb Hero] A digital Open House sign-in app and listing marketing tool for real estate agents and mortgage professionals, Curb Hero’s products capture client information through sign-ins through…

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2024 REACH Commercial Applications Now Open

2024 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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Proptech Job Opportunity: Head of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships at EasyKnock

Proptech Job Opportunity: Head of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships at EasyKnock

We have a job opportunity to share from a member of GEM Diamond, EasyKnock, an institutionalized sale-leaseback residential platform. Company Description EasyKnock is a equity solutions platform giving homeowners flexible, quick solutions for their financial needs. Whether paying off debt, purchasing a new home, or…

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A Comprehensive Outlook on Real Estate Challenges and Trends in 2024 with Michael Lucarelli

A Comprehensive Outlook on Real Estate Challenges and Trends in 2024 with Michael Lucarelli

The real estate market is in a state of flux. Lawsuits, record property prices, high mortgage rates, an affordability crisis. RentSpree CEO and Co-Founder Michael Lucarelli is providing his take on the state of the market and what the rest of this year might hold….

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Meet the 2024 Ivory Prize Top 25

Meet the 2024 Ivory Prize Top 25

An applied academic institution at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, Ivory Innovations is dedicated to supporting innovative solutions in housing affordability. They recently announced the Top 25 Finalists for the 2024 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability. These finalists will join the…

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