For the last couple of decades, the real estate industry’s focus on improving the home sale experience has centered on speed. Marketing messaging promises faster sales, speedier loan processing, and quicker closings. The emergence of iBuyers and cash-backed offer programs promises to finalize a home…

[Editor’s Note: The GEM is a real estate tech think-tank comprised of 500+ founders, executives, VCs, and practitioners. Our mission is to attract the 1,500 most forward-thinking, and diverse, innovators. Below is a sample of one of the in-depth startup briefings from our Blueprinting Proptech…

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: SmartRent] The idea of a Smart Home has been an awe-inspiring staple in portrayals of the future. Although we don’t have completely autonomous homes that can make a…

Taking place at the MGM on September, Blueprint is rapidly approaching. With their inaugural event a year ago, the Blueprint team attracted an amazing turn-out in the middle of delta uncertainty. Frankly, I was beyond impressed with what Vik Venkatraman and David Hirschman pulled off. A few reflections previously shared with GEM members…

Members of the GEM (“Geek Estate Mastermind”) have access to original strategic analysis, a weekly digest to stay in the proptech know, private highly curated events, and a private forum complete with over 220 long-form essays in the archives. Below is a wrap-up for the…

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: CubiCasa] Floorplans are a very attractive listing feature for capturing potential leads. Utilizing mobile-scan technology to provide real estate agents and appraisers with an intuitive, easy way to…

In this week’s founder interview, we’re bringing you Will Dunn from Gravy. Without further ado… Who are you and what do you do? I am the co-founder and Chief Growth Officer at Gravy, a mobile app that helps renters save money and buy their first…

[Editor’s Note: Geek Estate Offers are special offers for members of the GEM] 360 Meet and The Lab are ready for public use and View Labs is giving Geek Estate Blog readers access with a free demo account. 360 Meet offers a seamless teleconferencing experience by…

Equity crowdfunding is one of the capital options that startup founders consider. Make sure you understand the topic. Motivo Media recently put out a documentary with experts breaking down equity crowdfunding and debating how regulators can most effectively foster innovation while preserving investor safety in…

Calling all startups and scale-ups reimagining the built world: Colliers is partnering with CREtech to host this year’s Real Estate Tech Awards, an opportunity for innovative companies that are advancing technology across the CRE industry to be recognized. Get your applications in now and meet us on the global innovation stage…