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The Broker Agnostic Tech Platform

The Broker Agnostic Tech Platform

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: PLACE] An end-to-end technology platform, PLACE delivers a suite of business services to top agents, teams, and brokerages that spans accounting to marketing. Their CRM streamlines processes and…

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Utilizing AI to Recruit and Retain Real Estate Agents

Utilizing AI to Recruit and Retain Real Estate Agents

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: Courted] An AI-powered Brokerage Talent Solutions, Courted is bringing connected professional networking and workflow to help make data-driven marketing, hiring, and referral decisions. Their predictive analytics help customers…

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CityBldr Local Free for 30 Days

CityBldr Local Free for 30 Days

CityBldr’s Local product that we mentioned a few weeks back, is now FREE for a month in 150+ US cities. Since COVID, housing insecurity and homelessness have risen. Housing exists at the base level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs…people and communities need housing to survive,…

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The real estate market is cooling but agent recruiting is hotter than ever

The real estate market is cooling but agent recruiting is hotter than ever

[Editors note: Originally posted on courted.io] Brokerage leaders, we’ve seen the headlines and the market data. The market is slowing down and has been for some time. This environment can trigger a number of thoughts about how agents need to position themselves for success in…

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Centralize Video Marketing Using Your Domain as a Hub

Centralize Video Marketing Using Your Domain as a Hub

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: WellcomeMat] Video marketing has become a key part of agents, brokers, and real estate companies’ strategies to reach consumers. While virtual showings, floorplans, and 3d models haven’t replaced…

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Real Estate Agents as Fee-Only Fiduciaries: The Way of the Future?

Real Estate Agents as Fee-Only Fiduciaries: The Way of the Future?

The Sitzer v. NAR antitrust lawsuit has the potential to turn an industry-accepted compensation construct on its head. At stake in this case is whether four commission-sharing rules within the National Association of REALTORS® Handbook and Code of Ethics subscribed to by all REALTORS® amount…

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A Home Inspector Marketplace

A Home Inspector Marketplace

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: Inspectify] Many lenders won’t offer financing on a home without a satisfactory home inspection, so it’s important for real estate professionals and homeowners to find the right home…

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A Fee Free Rental Platform

A Fee Free Rental Platform

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: Dwellsy]With rent prices getting higher than most tenants can keep up and an application process for good units that feels more like applying for a job than a…

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How pre-sale renovations are changing home sales

How pre-sale renovations are changing home sales

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…

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The 5 Minute Floorplan

The 5 Minute Floorplan

[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…

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