REACH operates a variety of accelerator programs around the globe, created and operated by Second Century Ventures and backed by NAR. The program offers education, mentorship and exposure for technology companies working to scale their businesses across residential and commercial real estate markets and expand…

Rolling into summer filled with sunny weather and family vacations means fewer people will be out on the industry circuit connecting in person (myself included). Between now and the busy fall travel season, we’ll be curating more virtual events for the GEM Diamond membership base….

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase: Notable] Notable provides a pay-at-close line of credit to home sellers, helping them prepare their homes for the market to get a higher ROI. This service allows sellers…

An accelerator program for companies started by entrepreneurs of diverse demographics providing professional mentorship, fractional executives, and fundraising preparation, Equity Angels announced the 4 companies in their first cohort: Upfront: Provides exclusive financial solutions for brokers to attract and retain top agents. The Studio Home: Leverages…

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase: Unlock] Through its Home Equity Agreement (HEA), Unlock allows clients to access their home equity without monthly payments or having to refinance. Homeowners can access between $30,000-$500,000 as…

An applied academic institution at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, Ivory Innovations is dedicated to supporting innovative solutions in housing affordability. They recently announced the final Winners for the 2024 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability. These winners will join the 122 other…

We have a job opportunity to share from a member of GEM Diamond, Proptech Consulting, a strategic growth advisory and digital twin concierge service for the real estate tech industry. Position Overview: As an Entrepreneur In Residence (EIR), you will play a pivotal role in…

Geek Estate is about celebrating entrepreneurship, focused on real estate tech (residential and commercial). The REACH  program, backed by the National Association of Realtors and Second Century Ventures, is a big part of the broader ecosystem. This week, the REACH LATAM program announced announced their…

We have a job opportunity to share from a member of GEM Diamond, JLL Spark, a strategic proptech investment division of JLLT. Role Overview:   The Investment team identifies and invests in high-potential early stage PropTech startups using a network of entrepreneurs, venture investors, and other…

First quarter results are in for proptech’s public companies. We’re back at it, with high-level summaries of the ten companies we deem as the most important players in the broader category… Airbnb Blend Labs Compass CoStar eXp World Holdings NewsCorp / Realtor.com Opendoor ProCore Redfin…