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AI Data Startup Lands $2m Seed Funding

AI Data Startup Lands $2m Seed Funding

Today’s Geek word is “Ethnographic”. Basically, it’s the presentation of data as it applies to society or groups. Lynden Foust, Spatial’s CEO and a team of about 10 engineers are building a social layering platform that uses AI to cull about 30 different social media…

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Meet the RE Tech Entrepreneur — Bobby Bryant from DOSS

Meet the RE Tech Entrepreneur — Bobby Bryant from DOSS

In our latest real estate tech interview, we’re talking with the CEO of DOSS, Bobby Bryant. Based in Houston, DOSS is working on a voice powered real estate search experience. I met him in New York a few weeks ago, and it’s clear his passion for his work…

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FlyHomes – A Lifestyle Brokerage for Millenial Travelers

FlyHomes – A Lifestyle Brokerage for Millenial Travelers

I met with one of the founders of FlyHomes, Stephen Lane, a month or so ago at Impact Hub. On the surface, FlyHomes is a real estate brokerage for millennial travelers. In the background, it’s a discount model — but instead of giving the consumer…

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Sunday Fun: Meet the Giveback Homes Intern

Sunday Fun: Meet the Giveback Homes Intern

Everyone knows I’m a supporter of Giveback Homes, so here’s a video on Super Bowl Sunday for your viewing pleasure…

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Is Your Technology Hijacking Attention, or Improving Humanity?

Is Your Technology Hijacking Attention, or Improving Humanity?

I listened to the RECODE podcast with Tristan Harris this week while I was working late. Super fascinating discussion. Formerly a Design Ethicist at Google, he’s now working on Time Well Spent: Time Well Spent is a movement to align technology with our humanity. Today apps and media…

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GoldenKey Raises $1.75 million

GoldenKey Raises $1.75 million

GoldenKey recently raised $1.75 million (TechCrunch). What’s the model? Instead of a commission, you pay an agent a flat fee for the services you need and get a 3 percent rebate when you buy or sell a home with the help of one of the…

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More on MLS Networks

More on MLS Networks

I wanted to continue the discussion/dialogue about MLS networks… First, this weekend I listened to the Listing Bits Podcast episode with Michael Wurzer which touches on the staying power of the MLS. Greg Robertson and Michael both have years of MLS technology, and discuss the future…

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An Interview with Riley CEO Daniel Ahmadizadeh

An Interview with Riley CEO Daniel Ahmadizadeh

Over the years, I have preached to those that listen that lead follow up and lead conversion are the keys to real estate success.  Last fall, I heard about a new company called Riley and was intrigued by their solution for instant response to real estate leads….

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Cloud Attract for Those you Want to Generate Your Own Leads

Cloud Attract for Those you Want to Generate Your Own Leads

Some of you may have heard that the W&R Studios team put out another product at Inman. Cloud Attract. Attract buyers and sellers with beautiful landing pages that automatically respond with a home valuation, CMA, or listing alerts. A demo video:   Love the simplicity…

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A Reply: MLS Cooperation Creates Value for All Brokers, Not Just One

A Reply: MLS Cooperation Creates Value for All Brokers, Not Just One

The future of MLS’ has been a hot topic recently, and was discussed at Inman Connect. Michael Wurzer from FlexMLS (a MLS software vendor) wrote a response titled “MLS Cooperation Creates Value for All Brokers, Not Just One” to Rob and I (and others). I’ll repost it…

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