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Compass’ chief economist has his eye on the AI housing boom
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (936+ words) Tech wealth is having a “really dramatic” impact on housing in San Francisco, Mike Simonsen said. What he wants to know is when — or if — the trend will spread. Over the past few years, real estate agents have been anxiously…...
Compass unveils ‘AI Assistant’; brokerage comparison tool launches
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (725+ words) The AI tool is integrated into Compass’ Home Platform. Plus, Redfin partners with The Weather Company; Realtor.com expands Market Clock footprint; more. Editor's note: Technology is a driving force in real estate. From startups to established players, tech companies…...
Can NAR build an ethics-monitoring tool — and will it?
1+ week, 4+ day ago (912+ words) The trade association’s use of AI for trademark enforcement is raising questions about whether such tools could also help flag member-posted unethical content. After the National Association of Realtors said at its midyear conference in June that it is using…...
REsides boosts fraud protection; Rechat debuts ‘Testimonials’
1+ week, 5+ day ago (491+ words) The MLS is the first to adopt Property Shield’s “Ownership Verification” tool. Plus, Rechat adds client review feature; RealPage acquires data company; more. Editor's note: Technology is a driving force in real estate. From startups to established players, tech companies…...
Lofty launches ‘CIPA Defense Program,’ sues ‘serial litigant’
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (580+ words) The proptech firm says brokerages are receiving templated demand letters alleging California Invasion of Privacy Act violations. Lofty is fighting back. Proptech firm Lofty is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to compliance with a law…...
HouseCanary’s bold vision for its Google listings expansion
2+ week, 2+ day ago (567+ words) The AI-powered brokerage wants to “work with every MLS” to get “every single home that’s for sale” on Google, a company executive said in a recent webinar. When HouseCanary announced last month that its listings partnership with Google — which began…...
Douglas Elliman adopts new tech strategy in bid to reclaim data
2+ week, 5+ day ago (577+ words) Along with its launch of Elius, the firm framed its embrace of Google Cloud-driven tech as an effort to power it into a more efficient, cost-effective era. New York City-anchored Douglas Elliman Inc. is reinventing itself as a tech-forward company…...
Tech wealth reshaping San Francisco’s housing market
3+ week, 3+ hour ago (895+ words) The overbidding trend driving up luxury home prices is expected to continue through 2026 as the AI boom brings more high-salaried home shoppers into the city. As tech money continues to guarantee a steady flow of wealthy buyers, San Francisco's high-end…...
Why the BackOffice is the New Frontier of AI in Real Estate
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (396+ words) What 'headless' actually means And to be clear about what this is and isn't: The goal of a headless transaction isn't to remove people from real estate. It's to remove the hundreds of small administrative tasks that prevent people from…...
NAR’s ‘monitoring’ tech is pointed in the wrong direction
3+ week, 9+ hour ago (662+ words) The National Association of Realtors is using AI to crack down on trademark violations. But rebuilding the brand means raising the bar, not protecting a word. Thinking big about residential real estate success requires a big-picture perspective. Industry Decoded features…...