Walkscore released their 2014 rankings. (methodology here) Zillow Reports Record Q3 Results Colorado MLS adopts BIG technology that could allow it to take back control of listings Why it matters that ListHub added 36 new MLSs in 2013 Are there any hardcore geeks out there…

I’ve had the pleasure of being friends with Eric Marke online for a few years now. Back then he was building agent websites for many users of popular Facebook groups for agents, now he’s built one of the best seller lead-gen systems around. HomeValueLeads.com has…

Since I used to work at Zillow, am a techie myself, and readers here are all techies — seems it’s fitting to let you know about Zillow Tech Connect, which was just announced today. What is it? The Zillow Tech Connect program allows technology companies to…

I wrote about Google Helpouts on my personal blog awhile ago was it was first announced. This is the future of search, for complex search topics…such as real estate. Helpouts launched officially today (official Google Blog). How much would you pay to talk via video chat…

A Few Thoughts On The Zillow Housing Forum – Thoughts from Mr Rob Hahn Broker perspective: 2 ways frustrations with MLSs might play out – from Frank Llosa Apply with Lovely – they partnered with experian to put the whole experience of applying for and securing…

By now, we all know the future is mobile (related reading). There are some killer real estate apps that exist. Those with the largest adoption are built by Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, and Trulia. Yet, I have to imagine, there are other real estate apps that…

Here’s a niche angle to explore. Help investors aiming to capitalize on the marketplace AirBnB has built. Jon Wheatly bought an apartment with the sole goal to rent it out using AirBnB (via USV). It’ll take him 4 years to pay for the $40,000 (+$10,000 in…

A few weeks back, Drew Meyers and I had discussed how many technology ventures are exciting and groundbreaking, but they don’t necessarily solve a specific problem that the average real estate professional is facing.  These “solutions looking for a problem” often languish in terms of…

I’ve always thought I think big. But it’s all relative. I’m thinking small compared to Elon Musk. Jason Calacanis wrote a thought provoking post about Google, with some crazy huge ideas included. You should read it. Franchises getting into the travel concierge game is an…

I stopped into Starbucks on Monday morning before heading to the office and seated inside were 8 of my Agents conducting business. – Broker, Austin, Texas. The Realization This one visit to Starbucks prompted this very successful Broker/Owner to go back and conduct an internal…