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Zestimate Forecast

Zestimate Forecast

Zillow’s newest innovation, the Zestimate Forecast, was announced yesterday… I’m a big big fan of the strategy. Is the data perfect? Nope. Are the forecasts accurate? Who knows. But that doesn’t matter at the end of the day. This is yet another innovation to win the consumer….

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Nationstar / HomeSearch.com Plan to Compete with Zillow / Trulia?

Nationstar / HomeSearch.com Plan to Compete with Zillow / Trulia?

Apparently Nationstar has big ambitions. Nationstar envisions that consumers and real estate agents who come to its site will be able to list their properties, manage them, sell them, buy them, and look for “downstream” mortgage, title, appraisal and closing services. and… Nationstar also said…

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Meet the Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur: Vincent Turner

Meet the Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur: Vincent Turner

In our latest real estate tech interview, I’m talking to Vincent Turner of Planwise. I sat down with him today at the Impact HUB in Seattle and spoke a bit about his company, the REach program, as well as the new app we are working on…

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Imagine a Day in the Life

Imagine a Day in the Life

New York Times recently published a great read on the 43 questions homebuyers should ask before picking a new town. The article suggests to home shoppers that rather than using a standard checklist of what to ask when looking for a place to live, a…

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A Little House Keeping: The Future of Geek Estate

A Little House Keeping: The Future of Geek Estate

I’ve been thinking a bit about the future of Geek Estate recently…and I’d like to get some feedback from the readers here. I’ve never spent much time trying to monetize this blog, but the fact of the matter is that it does take time to…

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Using Pocket Listings to Shift the Balance of Power Away from the MLS

Using Pocket Listings to Shift the Balance of Power Away from the MLS

Yes, there are dangers to pre-MLS listings. But a large chunk of houses are bought and sold that way anyway. When it comes to consumer internet opportunities, those that give consumers what they want — which in this case, is access to listings the general…

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My Thoughts on FLIPT

My Thoughts on FLIPT

You may have seen the interview with Andrey Nokhrin earlier today. I had the chance to sit down with him last week in Pioneer Square and discuss the product/business he is working on, Flipt. Watch the following video for a summary: Here are my high level thinkings……

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Meet the Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur: Andrey Nokhrin

Meet the Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur: Andrey Nokhrin

In our latest real estate tech interview, I’m talking to Andrey Nokhrin of FLIPT. Without further adieu, here’s a bit more from his own mouth… What do you do? I am the Founder and CEO of FLIPT (flipt.co), a property investment site and a decision-making engine that…

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Meet the Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur: Chris Chyung

Meet the Real Estate Tech Entrepreneur: Chris Chyung

In our latest real estate tech interview, I’m talking to Chris Chyung of Devonshire Lane. Without further adieu, here’s a bit more from his own mouth… What do you do? I am a product developer and founder of DevonshireLane.org. We empower consumers by helping them find capable…

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A New Technology Brokerage: Surefield

A New Technology Brokerage: Surefield

For those in Seattle, there is a new brokerage in town. Surefield, started by David Eraker, Aravind Kalaiah, and Rob McGarty. Rob and David were both early, early Redfin team members. The online 3D tour technology that is front and center is certainly slick. Buyer…

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