[Editor’s note: Originally published on Go PropTech.] First of all, it’s essential to understand the meaning of the term SPAC. SPAC is an abbreviation for a Special Purpose Acquisition Company. SPACs are publicly traded companies, and the purpose of their creation is to facilitate acquisitions…

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: Showcase IDX.] Showcase IDX is a real estate search and engagement platform for agent, team, and brokerage websites. The technology integrates into existing WordPress websites and combines advanced map-based…

[Editor’s note: This is an announcement for an event put on by a member of the GEM.] As part of a new initiative to involve the greater vendor industry, Keller Williams is hosting its first-ever Research Webinar hosted by the Corporate Development team. In the…

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This week, we interviewed Hetal Parekh from EnerYields. Let’s get to it! Who are you and what do you do? My name is Hetal Parekh. I am the founder of EnerYields, which makes it easy for building owners to save time and money on green…

How to use behavioral science to elevate real estate content marketing. Years ago, I had a sales and marketing career in the relocation industry, working for national van line carriers. I was always intrigued by the emotional aspects of the process. It’s a well-known fact…

The Blueprint Sessions is a podcast for exceptional founders of exceptional startups that are disrupting the real estate industry. The goal is to provide a space for real estate startup founders to tell their stories to those who most need to hear them – potential…

This week, we interviewed Kurt Carlton from HomeGo. Let’s get to it! Who are you and what do you do? Over the past 15 years, I have worked in the real estate industry. In 2008 I co-founded New Western alongside my friend, Stuart Denyer, and…

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: RentSpree.] RentSpree provides tenant screening services for property managers, landlords, and renters. The screening process collects rental applications and delivers credit reports, background checks, and nationwide eviction report data…

This week, we interviewed Nik Shah from Home LLC. Let’s get to it! Who are you and what do you do? I’m Nik Shah, the Founder & CEO of Home.LLC. We provide down payment assistance so people can buy their home. In exchange, we share…