In our latest real estate tech interview, I’m talking to David Greenberg of Updater. Updater is one of the companies I heard a lot about in New York. Without further adieu, here’s a bit more from his own mouth…

What do you do?

Updater saves people 5-10 hours of dreaded address-change logistics when they move. We help people forward their mail, connect utilities and home services, notify accounts and subscriptions of their new address, and much more.

Our platform allows agents and brokerage firms to brand the their own website and personalize it for each client. It’s a fantastic way for real estate professionals to stay top-of-mind and provide a valuable service for their clients.

Why do You Do What you Do?

My “why” stems out of a personal need. The last time I moved, I searched for a site to help me change my address across all platforms and there was nothing available. After that, I couldn’t stop thinking about it, and here we are.

Bringing this tool to real estate agents nationwide is what keeps us going – we are thrilled to hear how much their clients love it. Every time we share the technology with a real estate agent, we watch the “light bulb go off.” Within seconds, we know they get it and that moment is what continues to push us forward.

What are you most excited about right now?

I’m thrilled to see innovative technology being built for the real estate industry. The fact that Geek Estate even exists to cover this topic is true evidence for how far the industry has progressed.

Think about it – you can search for a home, fall in love with it over a video tour, click once to call the agent, arrive for a showing within minutes, sign a digital lease, compare moving companies and change your address for all of your subscriptions – all from your cell phone.

What’s next for you?

Global address-change domination!

In all seriousness, our goal is to see the day when Americans can’t remember what it was like to move without using our technology. We are continually striving to improve our product and processes, giving agents a tool to be proud of and providing Americans an easier way to complete a tedious process.

What’s a cause you’re passionate about and why?

I’m a wicked hardcore Boston sports fan. Why? Because I’m from Boston.

Thanks to David for sharing his motivations and current projects. If you’re interested in connecting with him further, you can find him on Oh Hey World and LinkedIn.

We’ll be featuring other real estate tech entrepreneurs in the coming weeks. If you are an entrepreneur in the real estate vertical (past or present), and want to be profiled, please follow the steps outlined here. Remember, you can always discover other people in the Geek Estate community here.