LeadingRE Welcomes Notable to Solutions Group Program
Notable specializes in pay-at-close home improvement financing. CHICAGO – (March 26, 2024) – Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® announced today that Notable has joined its Solutions Group program of preferred business resources for its global network of 550 market-leading real estate firms. Notable offers an unsecured credit line for your clientele, resulting in increased listings secured, elevated prices, and accelerated sales, all while strengthening your brand. According to LeadingRE Vice President, Sales/ Partnerships Jeff Kennedy, "Notable serves an underserved market segment that is ripe for innovation. We're excited to align with such a strong company and look forward to working with them in the coming year." Learn more about Notable at notablefi.com. "Notable is thrilled to join LeadingRE's Solutions Group. The companies within LeadingRE represent some of the most thoughtful and sophisticated brokerages in the industry. We are excited to empower brokerages and their agents with a best-in-class financing solution that enhances their brand and wins listings," said Austin Lane, CEO of Notable. Learn more about Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® at LeadingRE.com. About Notable Notable's personal line of credit fronts the cost of home sale preparation for sellers to help agents win more listings and achieve quicker closings at premium prices. Notable partners exclusively with top brokerages to offer simple, white-labeled programs that empower their agents and enhance their brand. Operating across 48 states, Notable has facilitated over 25,000 loans with a remarkable 94% customer satisfaction rate. About Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Chicago-based Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE.com) is a global network of top independent real estate firms, with 550 companies and 138,000 sales associates in over 70 countries. LeadingRE supports its members with powerful connections to other market leaders and access to innovative, performance-driven programs. LeadingRE is also active in commercial real estate, with over 200 firms in 20 countries specializing in the commercial arena.

Williston Financial Group deploys Milestones to deliver value beyond the closing
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 07, 2023 -- Milestones, the industry's premier homeowner engagement platform, today introduced Williston Financial Group ("WFG"), a full-service, national provider of title insurance, underwriting and escrow services for residential and commercial real estate transactions, as a user of its groundbreaking homeownership portals. WFG selected Milestones to help the company stay connected and engaged with its clients, help them build wealth, and manage their homes. "WFG has long pursued its 'customer-for-life' goal with repeat and referral customers," says Dustin Gray, CEO of Milestones. "WFG places a premium on relationships and the use of technology to enhance those relationships beyond the transaction in meaningful ways." Milestones seamlessly integrates a suite of consumer features into the home management experience, offering resources within its portals for understanding home value and building wealth, scheduling home maintenance, maintaining a directory of local home repair professionals, and much more. "Best of all, the client is a click or a call away from the team that helped them buy the home. Their agent, lender, and title professionals are embedded inside the hub so that clients can easily access them for anything they need," says Gray. Since its founding, WFG's leadership has assertively sought to take time and cost out of the real estate transaction, while enhancing the customer experience. With the introduction of Milestones' functionality, WFG's real estate agent and lender clients, and the consumers they serve, will experience enhanced efficiency, transparency, and engagement. "We are enthusiastic to partner with Milestones," said WFG EVP, Director of Strategic Initiatives Justin Tucker. "The alignment is completely in sync with our focus on enhancing the customer experience, continually adding value, and staying connected to all parties long after a closing takes place. It's never the wrong decision to do something that benefits our customers, and Milestones will help us do that," Tucker said. About Milestones Milestones is a homeownership solution that delivers personalized client portals ("hubs") specifically designed to engage consumers at every stage of the decade-long homeownership journey – from buying, selling, moving, and managing a home. Milestones hubs give consumers access to a wide array of home service providers, insights into home value, and much more, positioning real estate professionals to stay connected, educate, and add value to create forever clients. Learn more at Milestones.ai. About Williston Financial Group Williston Financial Group® (WFG®) is the Portland, Oregon-based parent company of several national title insurance and settlement services providers, including WFG® Lender Services and WFG National Title Insurance Company®. One of only six national underwriters, WFG achieved a national footprint faster than any title insurance provider in history. The WFG family of companies offers full-service title insurance and settlement services for use in residential and commercial mortgage and real estate transactions nationwide. For more information, visit www.wfgtitle.com.

RESAAS Announces Enterprise Solution for Global Real Estate Brokerages and Agencies
VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 26, 2023 -- RESAAS Services Inc., a leading provider of technology solutions for the real estate industry, has announced the launch of "RESAAS Enterprise," a solution developed specifically for large real estate brokerages and agencies with a global presence. "RESAAS Enterprise" delivers an enhanced version of the award-winning functionality of the industry-wide RESAAS Platform. It facilitates private online environments with access only for agents belonging to a particular organization. Notable enterprise-grade additions to the core RESAAS Platform include: Integrated single sign-on (SSO) authentication; Secure and multilingual file-sharing component; Permission-based communication channels for different business divisions, such as "Global," "Luxury," and "Commercial" "RESAAS has developed strong relationships with the top real estate organizations. It is clear that the RESAAS Technology Platform can deliver tremendous value to their operations and their bottom-line," stated RESAAS CEO Tom Rossiter. "RESAAS is once again proud to recognize and fulfill the demands of the industry and our customers, and bring to market a secure, robust, and scalable technology solution specifically built for the needs of Global Real Estate Brokerages and Agencies." "RESAAS Enterprise" is a fully configurable add-on to the existing RESAAS Platform, including the core benefits of the RESAAS Referral Engine, pre-marketing listing system, agent-to-agent instant messaging, community management, and Artificial Intelligence (A.I.). The included multilingual experience with 22 supported languages, and multi-currency support for 45 currencies, makes "RESAAS Enterprise" highly sought-after by real estate brokerages and agencies with an international footprint. About RESAAS Services Inc. RESAAS is an award-winning global technology platform for the real estate industry. With over 600,000 real estate agents utilizing RESAAS in 160 countries, RESAAS enables real-time industry communication, delivers new business opportunities and captures unique real estate data. Some of real estate's biggest brands leverage RESAAS to provide business intelligence to real estate brokerages, franchises and associations. For more information, please visit https://www.resaas.com.

SERHANT. Chooses Constellation1 Data Services to Aid in Its Rapid National Expansion
Tech Partnership Promises to Help Fuel Growth by Delivering Data and Back End Services to Support Sales and to Scale Laguna Beach, CA (August 2, 2023) -- Constellation1, the preferred provider of real estate technology and data services, including robust listing aggregation and data normalization, along with compliance services, today announced that it was selected to support the strategic growth of SERHANT., a multidimensional real estate brokerage that sits at the intersection of media, entertainment, education and technology. Founded in 2020 in New York City, SERHANT. has quickly become one of the fastest growing and top-ranking tech-enabled real estate firms nationwide. Under the guidance of its Chief Technology Officer, Ryan Coyne, SERHANT.'s tech-forward approach has helped differentiate the brokerage as it continues to grow and expand into new markets nationwide. Under Coyne's vision and plan for how technology can assist the leading brokerage's expansion, SERHANT. evaluated various companies' offerings and the first company it spoke to referred SERHANT. to Constellation1. Ryan Coyne says, "In terms of value proposition, everything was there, due to Constellation1's 25+ years of MLS data expertise, well-established MLS relationships, and contract and compliance management experience." "We're excited to support SERHANT. in its continued growth," said Andrew Binkley, President of Constellation1. "It's impressive to see the dedication to technology and innovation that the SERHANT. team demonstrates. Access to industry-leading, normalized data will further support SERHANT.'s continued expansion, while delivering exceptional service to its agents and customers." "We've continued to invest in our center of data excellence and data services offerings," said Rick Herrera, Vice President, Research and Development, Data Services at Constellation1. "Partnerships like this one with SERHANT., solidify our investment and dedication to continuing to improve data delivery to the real estate industry." Constellation1 has secured its foothold as the leading provider of nationwide data services to the real estate industry. Recently, Inman named both Constellation1 and SERHANT. to the list of nominees for the 2023 Inman Innovator Awards. SERHANT. is nominated in the categories of Top Marketing or Branding Campaign and Top Video or Podcast, and Constellation1 is nominated in the category of Top Technology and Innovator of the Year for its President, Andrew Binkley. To learn more about SERHANT.'s growth and expansion with Constellation1 Data Services, read the full story here. About Constellation1 Constellation1 is a long term partner to the real estate industry and provides front office, back office and data services to real estate brokerages, franchises, associations, MLSs, and proptech companies across North America. Constellation1 is your source for real estate technology. Constellation1 is a division of Constellation Web Solutions Inc., and its subsidiaries, and is part of Constellation Real Estate Group. For more information, visit constellation1.com. About SERHANT. SERHANT. is a multidimensional real estate and media company designed for the marketplace of tomorrow. The company grew from the #1 ranked sales team in New York City into a full-service brokerage, digital education platform, and creative film studio that develops content for social, sharing and streaming. This model is revolutionizing the real estate industry and transcending in to the tech, media, education, entertainment industries. The SERHANT. real estate brokerage includes residential real estate and specialty divisions SERHANT. Signature, focused on high net-worth clientele and properties priced over $10 million USD, and SERHANT. New Development, focused on the sales and marketing of new construction projects, complete with ID Lab which forms the brand identity and marketing for developments. SERHANT. Studios, its full-service film studio and production division, concepts and distributes all content from social assets to the streaming channel LISTED on YouTube. SERHANT. Ventures, the education and innovation arm of the company, manages the global Sell It Like Serhant digital educational system which innovates and invests in EdTech. Today, SERHANT. operates in six states. SERHANT. was founded in September 2020 by top real estate broker and star of Bravo's Million Dollar Listing New York Ryan Serhant, with a commitment and vision to amplify the success of others: executives, brokers, developers, clients, global course members, and the industry as a whole. Learn more at https://www.serhant.com.

MoveEasy Offers a Lifetime Engagement Homeowner Service for RE/MAX Agents
The concierge platform and approved supplier of RE/MAX is helping agents stay connected with their clients COLUMBUS, Ohio -- MoveEasy, a comprehensive, all-in-one, moving and home management system for brokerages and homeowners, has been an approved RE/MAX supplier since 2021 and offers their agents a better way to stay connected with their clients. "We've enjoyed our partnership and successes with RE/MAX for the last year, and are excited to continue working with their agent base. With the addition of our home management system, combined with our white glove concierge services, RE/MAX agents have a unique opportunity to help their clients create wealth, and reduce home expenses, ultimately leading to lifetime customers. We are looking forward to continuing our partnership with RE/MAX," said Venkatesh Ganapathy, CEO and Co-Founder of MoveEasy. MoveEasy offers RE/MAX clients a free, fully automated, white labeled moving and home management concierge service. The home management service offers a platform and a dedicated human concierge that can assist with anything from booking their movers, setting up internet and cable, getting home security, switching utilities, even changing addresses, and much more. MoveEasy is a Concierge Service for the entire homeownership journey - whether it's six months or six years down the road, if they need any trusted service providers, they can always access an agent's branded online portal or call their concierge. This service allows RE/MAX agents to stay connected and top of mind with their clients by providing ways to help homeowners save money, track the value of their homes, and explore home projects to help increase the value of their homes. RE/MAX's program offers comprehensive business services for the Real Estate industry. All services and materials are available through the RE/MAX Marketplace, the online portal exclusively available to RE/MAX agents in the U.S. and Canada. Learn more about MoveEasy: https://www.moveeasy.com About MoveEasy MoveEasy is the country's first full-service homeowner concierge platform designed to help the 139M homeowners in the US with all their move and home management needs. MoveEasy powers enterprise clients such as BHHS, Century 21, Howard Hanna, Realty ONE Group and Douglas Elliman. MoveEasy's 360° dashboard provides access to service providers across multiple categories, a built-in savings calculator, a concierge service, and more. For real estate partners, MoveEasy is a fully white-labeled turnkey concierge solution that helps brokers customize and brand the platform to offer a true end-to-end lifetime concierge service for their clients. Today MoveEasy works with real estate brokers across the country representing more than 140,000 agents.

Pilot Home Purchased on Nation's First Owner-Occupied Fractional Equity Housing Finance Platform Saves Buyer 50% vs. Mortgage
BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 02, 2023 -- Quarter, Inc., the nation's owner-occupied first fractional equity home funding program and technology platform, announced the first home purchased using the innovative financing service. The pilot home was purchased by the company CEO, Shannon Diesch, for $740,000 in Longmont, Colorado with monthly housing payments 50% cheaper vs. a 30-year mortgage. "I can't tell you how important this first fractionally-funded home is to me personally, and to every other Millennial like me who's frustrated by how unaffordable homes are today," said Diesch. "I live in a high-cost, urban market like so many of my peers who are stuck renting. Using Quarter's fractional funding model took 50% of my monthly out-of-pocket cost away compared to a traditional mortgage — making this home affordable to buy. Our mission at Quarter is to bring this housing affordability to millions of young people like me and millions of underserved families who have been priced out of the American dream of home ownership." The Quarter fractional equity program is an innovative funding model based on investors purchasing financial interests, that are linked to the home through a special purpose entity, that becomes a tenants-in-common with the homeowner when the property is acquired. Quarter was advised by DLA Piper LLP (US) on establishing a regulatory compliance framework for its operations. Quarter's capital is equity/co-ownership based vs. traditional debt-based mortgage capital used exclusively to finance homes today. "The affordability crisis facing Millennials like me, and other traditionally underserved communities, is largely the result of interest-rate driven mortgages combined with out of reach home prices," explained Diesch. "If you're a first-time buyer, with no equity to trade in for down payment, and mortgage rates are the highest they've been since Friends was on NBC — then millions of us are simply out of luck and stuck in apartments or rental homes. "Quarter offers us a chance at home ownership by enabling Investors to invest in owner-occupied homes for the first time in history. Sourcing purchase capital from co-owner investors allows them to enjoy monthly cash flows from their investment while sharing appreciation gains proportionally with homeowners like me. And I take care of the house as an owner, not a renter. "When you add it all up, Quarter's fractional investors enjoy economics similar to whole-home ownership while home buyers like me enjoy up to 50% or more in savings every month vs. mortgage. This changes everything." About Quarter Quarter is America's first owner-occupied fractional equity-based home funding program and technology platform, with the aim of providing homeownership to millions who cannot afford a home using traditional debt-based. Fully vetted for regulatory compliance, Quarter directly unites fractional housing investors — preferring passive returns from a portfolio of fractional home assets vs. costly whole home ownership — with consumers who need an alternative to high-cost mortgages in order to own a home.

Kentwood Advantage gives new home buyers and sellers help in a shifting market
Innovative program adds iBuyer instant offers, buy-before-you-sell solutions, and pre-listing home improvements for sellers; Cash offers and rent-to-own options for home buyers Denver, CO - August 11, 2022 -- With housing inventory coming off record lows and home sales showing signs of slowing, Denver area homeowners are looking for the best way to sell their homes in a shifting market. Sellers want to maximize their profits and select their new home before selling their existing home. Today's local buyers are trying to find the best way to win an offer or buy that first home. To help, Kentwood Real Estate is launching its Kentwood Advantage program, powered by zavvie. The innovative new program for buyers and sellers is available to homeowners and buyers in all the markets Kentwood serves, including the entire Denver Metro area and Northern, Western, Southern, and Eastern Colorado. Sellers can now choose from an instant, all-cash offer from an iBuyer, a buy-before-you-sell modern bridge solution, and pre-listing home improvement services to fix now, pay when the home is sold on the open market to maximize seller profits. Kentwood Advantage gives buyers access to new cash offer programs to help them quickly win an offer on a home, available for buyers without accessible funds to present an all-cash offer. In addition, a new rent-to-own program helps first-time buyers get into a home of their own faster. Kentwood Advantage also offers traditional real estate services for sellers and buyers. All participating iBuyer, Power Buyer, and concierge firms are best-in-class, including Curbio, Divvy, Feeasy, HomeGo, HomeVestors, Offerpad, and Opendoor. "Kentwood Advantage offers sellers and buyers all the options in one place," said Gretchen Rosenberg, Kentwood President and CEO. Powered by zavvie, the centralized selling and buying solutions platform connects Kentwood agents and their clients with the most modern solutions. "Real estate is no longer a one-program-fits-all business for buyers and sellers - that just won't work in today's shifting real estate market," Rosenberg explained. Instead, she added, "Clients want to see and understand all options. And they want to understand what will work best for them. Kentwood Advantage delivers all the modern and traditional choices, combined with our secret sauce: the local expertise and exceptional guidance of a Kentwood professional." Rosenberg notes that Kentwood Advantage allows sellers to see how much instant cash an iBuyer would offer for their home or to buy their next home before selling their current one. The new Kentwood Advantage cash offer program is "the hottest new option for buyers since the creation of the FHA low down payment loan," said zavvie founder and CEO Lane Hornung. "In a shifting real estate market, sellers and buyers still need every advantage to be successful," Hornung added. "With these programs, Kentwood is giving buyers and sellers advantages that will make them more successful than ever before," he said. "Using this cutting-edge technology, Kentwood Advantage is another demonstration of our commitment to providing Colorado communities the highest level of customer service," Rosenberg said. Contact a Kentwood Real Estate agent for more information about Kentwood Advantage or go to Kentwood.com. About Kentwood Real Estate At Kentwood Real Estate, we believe in community. That we accomplish more together. That deep roots matter. We inspire people to imagine the next steps in their life journey. Our brokers are the highest producing, most knowledgeable, caring and experienced brokers in the country who offer a quality customer service experience. The exclusive affiliate of Berkshire Hathaway's HomeServices of America in Colorado, Kentwood Real Estate produces more sales volume per agent than 99 percent of all real estate companies in the U.S. For more information, visit Kentwood Real Estate online at www.kentwood.com. About zavvie zavvie is a software technology company that provides real estate brokerages with a marketplace for buying and selling solutions via their own white-labeled platform that keeps agents at the center of the transaction. Over 65,000 real estate agents in 47 states leverage zavvie's software technology to serve their clients better. Discover more at zavvie.com.

YourHomeHub Powered by MooveGuru Sells Out 26 States and 28 Regional Territories
First ever prop tech franchise is making waves with a creative, targeted sales approach the real estate community can't get enough of ATLANTA, May 31, 2022 -- In October 2021, a likely source emerged with the first ever property tech franchise--MooveGuru. Through its automated data capture and delivery platforms, MooveGuru has been perfecting the consumer experience during the moving process. In January, the robust platform announced extended support for consumers with services throughout the homeownership lifecycle with a franchise model aimed at real estate service providers in brokerage, title and mortgage. Franchises have been selling faster than homes in red-hot housing markets. To date, MooveGuru has sold 28 regional proptech franchise territories, selling out 26 states in the process. "No doubt, our experience and trust in the real estate community and a focused approach in identifying them as a target franchise audience has played a role in the rapid success of initial franchise sales," said Scott Oakley, CEO of MooveGuru. "While a lot of franchises take the approach that anyone can be their own boss, with our organization we've emphasized the value of additional revenue streams for real estate professionals and it's paying off. We've created a buzz the real estate community can't get enough of. It's why we've sold more than half of the states in the U.S. in less than a year." The MooveGuru franchise enables franchisees to deliver a home ownership portal called YourHomeHub that allows homeowners to gain access to preferred local services at a discount. The success comes from being local. YourHomeHub, is the first consumer portal that is "Everything Home," meaning it allows homeowners to manage both the financial details and physical elements of their home. Consumers can monitor extensive information about their home and local market conditions, store important documents, generate accurate estimates for home repairs and find a local contractor for over 1,000 different home service categories. Each YourHomeHub is sponsored by local real estate brands, driving top of mind marketing and revenue from consumer purchases. The platform, provided by real estate professionals, gives a powerful homeowner resource to their customers. "We have expanded our franchise coverage area to 26 states in eight months—this is unprecedented in the franchise industry," said Kathleen Kuhn, President of MooveGuru, who brings more than three decades in the home services franchise industry to the organization. "While there are still opportunities in some major markets, the window is closing for those looking to be regional territory owners." Opportunities are still available for ownership in key markets such as Nevada, New Jersey and Illinois. Franchise owners' trend towards real estate brokerages who have experience with operating affiliate companies, followed by mortgage and title companies. Mortgage brokers typically partner with their top real estate agents for co-branding and split the opportunity fifty-fifty for RESPA compliance. Title companies are offering the service on all their title closings. The franchise pays 10-20 percent of net subscription to franchise owners. The more subscriptions to YourHomeHub and the more leads generated for service pros, the more the franchise owner makes. Recent regional owners include owners in real estate brands such as RE/MAX, Keller Williams, EXP, ERA and also include owners in mortgage and title. To learn more about a Your Home Hub Franchise and available territories, please email [email protected] or visit yourhomehub.com. About MooveGuru MooveGuru Inc. is based in Roswell, GA. In 2016 the company launched a free mover engagement program to real estate agents and brokers with the idea of connecting home buyers and sellers to convenience and savings on moving services. Using just-in-time delivery through artificial intelligence algorithms, MooveGuru Inc. ensures consumers receive agent-branded savings and convenience from national and local retailers and utility connections as they step through the relocation process. Today, more than 2,000 brokerages, 316,000 agents, and millions of homeowners are connected to the MooveGuru and YourHomeHub platforms. Learn more at MooveGuru.com.

Latter & Blum debuts zavvie-powered program for sellers, buyers and renters
New Latter & Blum Select delivers iBuyer offers, buy-before-you-sell and new help for renters New Orleans - April 14, 2022 -- As the number of new homes for sale hit an all-time low, local homeowners ready to sell — and home shoppers prepared to buy — are looking to new ways to maximize their opportunities in today's highly competitive real estate market. Multiple innovative options are available to sellers, buyers, and renters, according to Latter & Blum, the largest independent real estate company in Louisiana and the Gulf South. "Sellers, buyers and renters have more options than ever," said Lacey Merrick Conway, Chief Executive Officer of Latter & Blum, which has more than 3,000 agents in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. To help these consumers better understand their options, Latter & Blum is launching Latter & Blum Select powered by zavvie. Latter & Blum Select is now available to homeowners, renters and buyers throughout its markets, including Greater New Orleans, Greater Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Alexandria, DeRidder, Houma, Thibodaux South Lafourche Parish, Lake Charles, Southern Mississippi, and Houston, Texas. Latter & Blum Select allows renters, buyers and sellers to see "all their choices," Conway added. Home sellers can now compare and choose from: An instant all-cash offer from an iBuyer. A buy-before-you-sell modern bridge solution. Pre-listing financing options to make home improvements to maximize the sales price and proceeds. Listing their home on the open market for maximum profit. Home buyers can now compare and choose from: Traditional purchase mortgage financing options. A Homeownership Accelerator program that turns renters into homeowners. "Today, homeowners and buyers who use Latter & Blum Select have the most choices," Conway explained. "But with these new programs comes new information that can be overwhelming for a seller or buyer. Our 3,000-plus agents are ready to provide their expert advice and guidance to help sellers and buyers determine their best option." Powered by zavvie, this new technology helps connect Latter & Blum agents and their clients with the widest range of options available to them at any given time. "More people today seek the assistance of a trusted agent than ever before," Conway noted, as 90 percent of all sellers and 87 percent of all buyers use a real estate agent, according to the National Association of Realtors research. "Homeowners want to see what an iBuyer would offer for their home. Or they may want to buy a new home before they put their current home on the market. Other sellers could benefit from a pre-listing renovation to raise their sales price and profit. However, most homeowners want to list their homes on the open market to maximize their return. Latter & Blum agents can help them make the right choice," Conway said. Conway also explained that Latter & Blum Select features a new program for renters that helps them become homeowners faster. "No one ever dreamed of renting a 'forever' home," Conway said. "Most renters want to own a home someday, and now we can help them with a new, quicker path to homeownership." For zavvie CEO and founder Lane Hornung, "Latter & Blum continues to be a market leader by embracing innovation," he said. "While selling on the open market will continue to be the most popular choice for homeowners, Latter & Blum understands that a 'one-size-fits-all' approach in real estate no longer works. "Sellers and buyers want choices — they deserve to see every option available today — and Latter & Blum is leading the way," Hornung added. More information about Latter & Blum Select is available at latterblumselect.com. About Latter & Blum Since its founding over a century ago, Latter & Blum has forged an unparalleled reputation as the most successful and largest independent real estate company in Louisiana and the Gulf South and operates in the markets of Greater New Orleans, Greater Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Alexandria, DeRidder, Houma, Thibodaux, South Lafourche Parish, Lake Charles, Southern Mississippi, and Houston, Texas. Learn more at www.latter-blum.com. About zavvie zavvie is a software technology company that provides real estate brokerages with a marketplace for buying and selling solutions via their own white-labeled platform that keeps agents at the center of the transaction. Over 65,000 real estate agents in 47 states leverage zavvie's software technology to serve their clients better. Discover more at zavvie.com.

Brokers, Title Companies and Mortgage Companies Driving New Revenue Growth Through Homeownership Services
Innovative real estate tech franchise from MooveGuru has sold franchises in 20 states in first 180 days of offering. ATLANTA, Jan. 6, 2022 -- Through its automated data capture and delivery platforms, the first PropTech franchise emerges from a likely source--MooveGuru. For five years, MooveGuru has been perfecting the consumer experience during their moving process. Now, the robust platform supports consumers with services throughout the homeownership lifecycle. The prop tech firm is the first to offer franchises that allow real estate service providers in brokerage, title and mortgage to purchase franchises. The MooveGuru franchise enables these companies to deliver a home ownership portal called YourHomeHub that allows homeowners to gain access to preferred local services at a discount. The success comes from being local. YourHomeHub is the first consumer portal that is "Everything Home," meaning it allows homeowners to manage both the financial details and physical elements of their home. The consumer can monitor extensive information about their home and local market conditions, store important documents, generate accurate estimates for home repairs and find a local contractor for over 1,000 different home service categories. Each YourHomeHub is sponsored by local real estate brands, driving top of mind marketing and revenue from consumer purchases. The platform, provided by real estate professionals, gives a powerful homeowner resource to their customers—at no cost to them. Real estate professionals also receive exclusive marketing opportunities to their spheres of influence, which prevents competitors from engaging with their most coveted contacts from the dashboard. Startup costs, including the initial franchise fee for a unit franchise, are under $50,000. "We have expanded our franchise coverage area to 20 states in 180 days," said Kathleen Kuhn, President of MooveGuru. "Statewide rights have been issued in AL, CO, DE, FL, GA, KY, LA, MI, MS, MT, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN. DC, VA, WV, MD, TX and NM scheduled to close on the 20th of January." Franchise owners trend towards real estate brokerages who have experience with operating affiliate companies, followed by Mortgage and Title companies. Mortgage brokers typically partner with their top real estate agents for cobranding and split the opportunity fifty-fifty for RESPA compliance. Title companies are offering the service on all their title closings. The franchise pays 10-20 percent of net subscription to franchise owners. The more subscriptions to YourHomeHub and the more leads generated for service pros, the more the franchise owner makes. "The growth plan for our business has always been focused on how we can provide a better experience for our clients and our agents, while at the same time continuing to diversify our brokerage revenue streams," said Michael Patterson, Broker & Owner of Maryland based RE/MAX IKON. "When I was introduced to YourHomeHub, Scott Oakley and the leadership team, I was immediately impressed with the level of talent that has been amassed and knew it was the next business we needed to add in our service offerings." Your Home Hub franchise is the perfect opportunity for someone who loves to network, desires flexible work hours and is looking for a recurring revenue model. It offers four different channels to generate income: Marketing Subscriptions to Real Estate Professionals Lead Generation for Service Professionals Utility Concierge Revenues Sponsorships from Lenders and Home Inspectors To learn more about a Your Home Hub Franchise and available territories, please email [email protected] or visit yourhomehub.com. About MooveGuru MooveGuru Inc. is based in Roswell, GA. In 2016 the company launched a free mover engagement program to real estate agents and brokers with the idea of connecting home buyers and sellers to convenience and savings on moving services. Using just-in-time delivery through artificial intelligence algorithms, MooveGuru Inc. ensures consumers receive agent-branded savings and convenience from national and local retailers and utility connections as they step through the relocation process. Today, more than 1500 brokerages, 300,000 agents, and millions of homeowners are connected to the MooveGuru and YourHomeHub platforms.

Payload Keybox Joins RE/MAX Approved Supplier Program
Payload Keybox, the industry's only single-source platform for all types of real estate payments, has joined the RE/MAX Approved Supplier program to offer digital payment automation to RE/MAX franchises across the United States and Canada. In this age of Digital Transformation, RE/MAX developed RE/MAX Marketplace, a one-stop shop where RE/MAX affiliates can easily find, buy and save on the things needed to grow their business, from yard signs to digital workflow solutions, often at a discount. Prior to the formal addition to the RE/MAX Approved Supplier Program, several RE/MAX offices were invited to participate in a pilot program for feedback around Keybox's many payment solutions, including Earnest Money Deposits (EMD), Agent invoicing, commission disbursements, Title payments, and different rental payments. "Keybox's ability to automate all different types of payments, through integrations with many of the systems our brokers and agents use, make them a great addition to the RE/MAX Marketplace," said Joey Glenn, RE/MAX Director, Strategic Alliances. "We're thrilled to add Payload and its game-changing Keybox solution to our Approved Supplier Program." RE/MAX Revealty of Columbus, OH uses Keybox's turnkey API design to integrate directly with their back office platform (broker ez) for both EMD's and Agent Fee payments. Earnest Money collection is automated, and for Agent Fees, agents take advantage of auto-pay through their preferred methods of payment whether it be ACH, credit or debit card, Google Pay® or Apple Pay®. "Payload Keybox has completely automated our Earnest Money and Agent Fee collection process. The workflow couldn't be easier for our agents and homebuyers," says Chris Harpster, Owner of RE/MAX Revealty. "Its direct integration with our back office system has made reconciliation a breeze for our admin team." A key advantage for Keybox users is the ability to customize the payment workflow experience from start to finish. Aside from eliminating the inefficiencies and security risks associated with manual payments, such as checks and wires, Keybox is designed to 'plug-in' to the current technology landscape, minimizing learning curves, encouraging user adoption, and automating back end reconciliation. John Mangas, owner of RE/MAX Preferred Associates in Toledo, OH, piloted Keybox's DotLoop® integration, where agents can have their homebuyers pay their Earnest Money Deposit directly to their favorite Title partners. "Our agents love the DotLoop® integration and the ability to have Earnest Money payments sent directly to their favorite Title companies," says Mangas. "Homebuyers really appreciate the simple 1-step payment, it's been a huge convenience-add on the front end of the homebuying experience!" Louisville Title is connected through RE/MAX's DotLoop® integration and also uses Keybox's website embedded experience. Tori Crowell, Owner of Louisville Title comments, "We've been using Payload with our clients for over a year now and what a difference it makes! Clients can deposit their EMD at their convenience 24/7 without hassling with a check or certified funds. The process is smooth and simple for everyone. The team at Payload is professional and easy to work with!" Payload Keybox recently attended the RE/MAX 2021Broker Owner Conference in Austin, TX where broker/owners affiliated with the balloon convened for networking and education. "It was so great to finally meet RE/MAX broker/owners, and integration partners, in person," says Zach Jacob, VP of Partnerships. "We couldn't be more excited to be part of such a special culture, and look forward to helping more franchise owners simplify their payments." About Payload Payload is a powerfully simple and secure, yet robust, financial technology (fintech) platform built to securely process ACH, card, and real-time payments. Payload's proprietary platform is a developer-friendly technology stack that simplifies integration effort and minimizes card data security exposure. It's dead-simple for developers with the sophistication for businesses of all sizes. Keybox is Payload's real estate specific solution, currently digitizing and automating thousands of Earnest Money Deposits and other real estate payment types per month for Brokerage, Title, and Mortgage companies throughout the United States and Canada. Payload Keybox has passed the payment industry's most rigorous security and compliance tests, eliminating these risks for both you and your home buyers. Payload was founded by two fintech entrepreneurs with over 20 years' experience successfully building fintech & proptech platforms. Payload is headquartered in Cincinnati with offices in New York City. For more information, contact Zach Jacob at [email protected], or visit keybox.payload.co

MooveGuru Network Now Includes Over 500,000 Home Pros
ROSWELL, Ga., May 20, 2021 -- MooveGuru, the real estate industry's largest moving concierge service, announced that they have eclipsed the 500,000 mark for local and national home professionals who are connected to the MooveGuru network, serving 7 million consumers through their agent or brokerage. "There are two connected problems that MooveGuru aims to solve," says Scott Oakley, CEO of MooveGuru. "The first is making it easy and affordable for an agent's customer to get from one house to the next without pulling their hair out. The second is keeping that agent connected to their customer between transactions by making it easy for homeowners to access a trusted network of local service providers." Since launching MooveGuru five years ago, the company has painstakingly developed their provider network. The network has most national companies that provide moving services and utility hookups, but the true value comes from agents who introduce their trusted providers to their customers. Our broker onboarding team collects the information from the brokerage and agents when we launch in a new market. Driven by agent recommendations, the home service provider network now covers 80 categories of trade professionals like roof repair, plumbers, landscapers, and the like. More importantly, this network now covers America from coast to coast thanks to partnerships like ERA, Better Homes and Gardens Realty, Keller Williams, RE/MAX, Exit Realty, Realty Executives, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, and more. "We believe that our network size is likely in third position behind Angi and Home Advisor today. But in many ways, we believe that it is better because it starts with the recommendation by the local Realtor® rather than accepting any random company who signs up on a website," says Rob Morelli, head of MooveGuru Home Pro Network. "What we are finding is that the customer of the agent is beginning to use MooveGuru more as the trusted source for finding home service professionals. The agent recommendation adds value to the relationship as a trusted source and extends money saving discounts." About MooveGuru In 2016, Roswell, GA based MooveGuru Inc. launched a free mover engagement program to real estate agents and brokers with the idea of connecting home buyers and sellers to convenience and savings on moving services. Using just-in-time delivery through artificial intelligence algorithms, MooveGuru Inc. ensures consumers receive agent-branded savings from over 500,000 national and local retailers, connects all utilities and makes the moving process more streamlined. Today, more than 1,200 brokerages with 300,000 agents serving 7 million clients are connected to the MooveGuru platform.

eCommission Launches Access: An Innovative Way for Real Estate Agents to Pay for Goods and Services
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 24, 2021 -- eCommission, the nation's leading provider of working capital to real estate professionals, announced today the launch of Access, a Buy Now, Pay Later solution created exclusively for the real estate industry. Access enables agents to buy goods and services online from their favorite real estate vendors, but only pay for their purchases later using future commissions as an alternative to using cash or credit cards. Access funds the order on the agent's behalf immediately and offers the convenience of up to 90 days free of charge to repay from their next closing. "Access is a win-win for agents and companies that provide them with important products and services needed to grow," said Sean Whaling, Founder and CEO of eCommission. "It solves the problem of managing cash flow between closings for agents and enables our vendor partners to broaden their customer base and drive sales without increasing costs or risks. We're thrilled to launch Access and integrate this payment technology into the checkout screens of the best real estate vendors in the industry." When shopping online with partner vendors, agents can select Access as their preferred payment method at checkout and receive instant approvals with no credit check. Beta-test results from current vendors offering Access show increases in sales, customer conversion rates and average order size. Interested in offering Access as a payment alternative on your e-commerce site? Visit www.buynowpayatclosing.com to inquire on availability. About eCommission™ and Access™ eCommission is the company that operates Access. eCommission is the leading provider of working capital to real estate professionals since 1999, with more than $1.4 billion of commissions funded to satisfied customers nationwide. eCommission is a nationally endorsed alliance partner to the industry's largest real estate brands, independent brokerages, and technology companies. More information about eCommission and Access can be found at www.eCommission.com and www.buynowpayatclosing.com.

zavvie and Fathom Realty Join Forces to Offer New Residential Real Estate Service for Consumers: 'Fathom Offers' by Fathom Realty
Gives Homeowners Powerful Options to Quickly Sell their Homes BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 16, 2021 -- zavvie, the first end-to-end real estate brokerage platform that offers the full spectrum of selling solutions, and Fathom Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: FTHM), a holding company that primarily operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, Fathom Realty, LLC, a national, cloud-based, technology-driven, residential real estate brokerage, today announced that the companies will work together to power "Fathom Offers," a service that lets homeowners receive and compare multiple offers for their homes. Selling a home involves crucial decisions, starting with "What's the best way to sell?" Homeowners want the help of a qualified real estate professional, but many real estate agents limit themselves to traditional selling options. With Fathom Offers, powered by zavvie, agents will have access to additional home selling alternatives, including attracting iBuyers and providing "buy before you sell" solutions. iBuyers are qualified homebuyers, typically technology companies, that purchase homes for cash in as little as two weeks, without touring a property or attending an open house. "Buy before you sell" is a bridge option that allows homeowners buy their next home before selling and moving out of their current home. "zavvie's custom, centralized selling solutions platform helps connect agents, home sellers and selling solution providers. Our partnership provides Fathom agents with additional technology tools that allow their clients to receive multiple offers on their homes with the push of a button," said Fathom CEO Joshua Harley. "As we continue to focus on ensuring Fathom agents are set up for success, we are committed to bringing them a robust suite of products and services to help increase their productivity." "We are excited to partner with Fathom to help their agents generate more seller leads and win more listings," said Lane Hornung, zavvie co-founder and CEO. "We built zavvie for brokerages like Fathom Realty, an agent-centric brokerage putting modern agents at the center of every sale. Consumers want to quickly sell their homes at the best price. With multiple options for home sellers in today's market, Fathom Offers simplifies the process and gives agents the tools they need to sell more homes and grow their businesses." About Fathom Realty Fathom Holdings Inc. is the parent company of Fathom Realty Holdings, LLC, a national, virtual, full-service real estate brokerage that leverages proprietary cloud-based software called IntelliAgent to operate a Platform as a Service model (PaaS) for the residential real estate industry. Fathom offers real estate professionals 100% commission, small flat-fee transaction costs, support, technology, and training, all powered by best in class operational efficiencies. For more information visit www.fathomrealty.com. About zavvie Zavvie is a technology company that is empowering the modern agent by making it easy to provide all selling options: iBuyer, Bridge, and Open Market through our proprietary Offer Optimizer™ Suite. Zavvie gives top brokerages and agents all they need to thrive in today's evolving real estate landscape: easy to use tools, technology, training, marketing, and strategy. Discover more at zavvie.com. Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains "forward-looking statements," including, but not limited to, growing Fathom Holdings' agent network and helping increase agents' productivity. No assurance can be given that Fathom Holdings will be successful in these endeavors. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond Fathom Holdings' control, including: risks in effectively managing rapid growth in its business; risks associated with making and integrating acquisitions; reliance on key personnel; technology risks; competitive risks; and the others set forth in the Risk Factors section of Fathom Holdings' registration statement for its initial public offering filed with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. Fathom Holdings undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

Zavvie and Samson Properties unlock iBuyer and bridge access for more local homeowners with new seller platform
BOULDER, Colo. - December 21, 2020 -- Homeowners in the Washington, D.C., metro area are about to gain access to a wealth of knowledge about their biggest financial asset — their house — and better understand all of their options when the time comes to sell. For decades, homeowners wanting to sell their home either worked with a real estate agent or attempted to list and sell a property on their own. Today more than ever, homeowners crave the help of a real estate professional — and they'll need it, as there are more options when selling a home than ever before. zavvie, the first end-to-end real estate brokerage platform offering the full spectrum of selling solutions, is helping Samson Properties bring iBuyer and bridge "buy before you sell" options to more homeowners across Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. to see every selling choice. Samson Properties is one of the nation's largest independently owned real estate brokerages and home to more than 3,700 Realtors working out of its 30 offices. Known for its family-driven company values and an empowering and supportive atmosphere, Samson Properties is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, and ranked as the third-largest real estate brokerage in the Washington, D.C., metro area by Washington Business Journal; it's the 52nd-largest brokerage in the nation per REAL Trends. "Home sellers want to see every option available today," said Donny Samson, broker-owner at Samson Properties. "Selling a home is getting more complicated, and homeowners want — and need — a trusted agent. This is another way Samson Properties provides its clients individual attention and unparalleled professionalism." By leveraging the new zavvie platform, Samson agents are able to help homeowners navigate the ins and outs of an iBuyer offer, or provide sellers with innovative solutions when they want to buy their next home before selling and moving out of their current one. The platform also shows homeowners clearly that if they want to expose their home to the greatest number of buyers, listing their home on the open market remains the best option. Samson Properties agents remain at the center of every transaction to help homeowners consider and compare all of their selling options, while providing guidance and expertise throughout the process. By teaming with zavvie, Samson Properties is tapping into the first and most powerful selling solution platform used by leading real estate brands nationwide; it connects agents, home sellers, and selling solution providers. "Agents love working with Samson Properties because of its stellar commitment to providing the best tools to help meet individual client's needs," said Lane Hornung, zavvie co-founder and CEO. "Giving their sellers every option available today helps them deliver on that promise," he added. About Samson Samson Companies LLC, the most Realtor-friendly company in the industry, is an independently owned real estate brokerage operating as Samson Properties and Samson Commercial Properties. Home to over 3,700 Realtors working out of its 30 offices across Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. This year Samson will close over 12,000 transaction sides for over $5.5 billion in volume. Samson is headquartered in Chantilly, VA. Areas of specialty include residential sales and leasing, land, investment properties, short-sales, foreclosures/bank-owned REOs, and commercial sales & leasing. Affiliated brand services include Samson Luxury Homes Division, Samson Property Management LLC, and Cardinal Title Group LLC, a full-service title/settlement company. Samson Properties was recently ranked the third-largest brokerage in the Metro D.C. Area by Washington Business Journal and ranked as the 44th largest brokerage in the nation by REAL Trends. Learn more at samsonproperties.net with agent information at joinsamson.com. About zavvie Zavvie is a technology company that empowers the modern agent by making it easy to provide all selling options: iBuyer, Bridge, and Open Market through our proprietary Offer Optimizer™ Suite. zavvie gives top brokerages and agents all they need to thrive in today's evolving real estate landscape: easy to use tools, technology, training, marketing, and strategy. Discover more at zavvie.com.

zavvie powers John L. Scott Real Estate Instant Purchase Plus+ giving Portland homeowners access to more iBuyer offers
BOULDER, Colo. -- Oct. 14, 2020 -- zavvie, the first end-to-end iBuyer platform for real estate brokerages, is teaming with John L. Scott Real Estate, one of the top 20 residential real estate brands in the nation, to power John L. Scott's new Instant Purchase Plus+ program. Debuting in the Portland, Oregon market first, Instant Purchase Plus+ gives local homeowners access to all-cash offers from iBuyers that are currently purchasing homes in their market. "Tech-savvy Portland homeowners have more choices at their fingertips when considering selling than ever before," said John L. Scott chairman & CEO J. Lennox Scott. "Our suite of programs gives local sellers a range of options, including working with an iBuyer through Instant Purchase Plus+ if it's right for them." Lane Hornung, zavvie co-founder and CEO said, "Homeowners want to work with a trusted local expert when they decide to sell, and they want to see all of their options. By teaming with John L. Scott to create Instant Purchase Plus+, we make sure that John L. Scott broker associates remain at the center of the transaction. They have the tools to help homeowners compare all their options when selling, including accepting an all-cash offer from an iBuyer." iBuyer research shows that 41 percent of all sellers would consider an iBuyer offer. Among the homeowners who would consider an iBuyer offer, 92 percent still want to be represented by a licensed real estate professional. Instant Purchase Plus+ helps Portland homeowners see what it means to sell their home to an iBuyer and sell their home on the open market. After reviewing their selling options, a homeowner can make a decision with maximum confidence, including choosing not to sell, according to John L. Scott. zavvie is the creator of Offer Optimizer™ Suite, which powers the seller options platforms of leading brokerages across America. zavvie is enabling the modern agent to offer clients all options using technology, data, and transparency. zavvie connects real estate agents and their clients to all available selling options with online tools that provide current, reliable, and market-specific data. Homeowners can then make more informed decisions with the assistance of a trusted real estate professional. Currently, the John L. Scott Instant Purchase Plus+ program is available to homeowners in the Portland area and will expand into more markets served by John L. Scott Real Estate as iBuyer companies enter those markets. John L. Scott Real Estate operates over 110 offices with more than 3,000 brokers in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and California. Annually, John L. Scott closes more than 33,000 transactions totaling more than $14 billion in sales volume. More details about John L. Scott's Instant Purchase Plus+ program are available here and on its website at johnlscott.com. About John L. Scott Real Estate John L. Scott Real Estate, led by third-generation Chairman and CEO J. Lennox Scott, has been helping buyers and sellers realize their homeownership dreams since 1931. JLS has over 110 offices with more than 3,000 brokers in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and California. JLS is recognized as one of the top 20 residential real estate brands in the nation. Annually, John L. Scott closes over 33,000 transactions, totaling more than 14 billion dollars in sales volume. In support of the company's core value, Living Life as a Contribution®, the John L. Scott Foundation helped sponsor over 30 events for 20 children's hospitals in 2019, which helped raise over $18 million for children's healthcare. About zavvie zavvie is a technology company that connects agents and homeowners by providing all selling options: iBuyer, Bridge, and Open Market through Offer Optimizer™, a brokerage solution. zavvie gives top brokerages and agents all they need to thrive by serving their clients in today's evolving real estate landscape: easy to use tools, technology, training, marketing, and strategy. Discover more at zavvie.com.

iBuyer Market Report: iBuyer Home Purchases Fell 88% Year over Year in the Second Quarter as the Pandemic Paused Business
An appealing option for homeowners seeking liquidity, certainty and safety, iBuyers are now making a comeback after purchasing the fewest homes in more than three years in the second quarter SEATTLE, Sept. 11, 2020 -- The nation's top iBuyers bought 880 homes in the second quarter, or 0.1% of homes that sold across more than 400 U.S. metros, according to an analysis from Redfin, the tech-powered real estate brokerage. That is down 88% from 7,410 homes, or 0.6% market share, a year earlier and represents the smallest number of properties purchased by iBuyers since the first quarter of 2017. All of the major iBuyers, including RedfinNow, Opendoor, Zillow and Offerpad, suspended purchases at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic and began to slowly reopen in May and June as the housing market began to recover. In dollar terms, iBuyers spent just $195 million buying homes in the second quarter, compared with $1.6 billion a year earlier. The Redfin analysis used MLS and public records data to identify home purchases and sales made by the most well-known national iBuyers. The term "iBuyer" (short for instant buyer) is used to describe real estate companies that purchase houses from homeowners in quick, cash transactions. These companies then make any necessary improvements and resell the homes. While iBuyer market data isn't yet available for July and August, Jason Aleem, vice president of RedfinNow, said he has seen a major uptick in demand over the last few months. "The pandemic has brought a lot of folks into the market who need liquidity, certainty and a safe and contactless way to sell their home," Aleem said. "RedfinNow is working with several move-up buyers who need a bigger house with room to work from home, as well as parents moving closer to their adult children." "One trend that has ramped up since the pandemic began is the iBuyer bidding war," Aleem continued. "Homeowners are seeking out offers from multiple iBuyers so they can feel confident they are getting the best possible price in this blazing hot market without a bunch of foot traffic coming through. As a result, iBuyers are making more competitive offers." In the second quarter, Phoenix saw the most significant slump in iBuyer market share, with iBuyers acquiring 0.8% of homes that sold there, down 3.3 percentage points from the second quarter of 2019. Raleigh and Las Vegas saw the second and third biggest drops, falling 2.9 and 2.7 percentage points, respectively. Despite Phoenix's outsized loss, its 0.8% market share was the highest among the top iBuyer markets. Raleigh and Charlotte came in second and third place, both at 0.6%. Las Vegas and Atlanta rounded out the top five, at 0.5% and 0.4%, respectively. iBuyers Sold Homes Much Faster Than Last Year in the Second Quarter In the second quarter, iBuyer-owned homes found a buyer after being listed on the market for a median of 13 days, down from 40 days a year earlier. A typical, non-iBuyer home spent 37 days on the market, unchanged from a year prior. "Back in early spring when the market was reeling, RedfinNow was very aggressive with our listing prices and price drops, which helped us sell homes faster," Aleem said. "Redfin's Direct Access, which allows buyers to use our app to tour listings without an agent, also made it safe, fast and easy for buyers to tour our homes, all of which are vacant. The buyers' agents we worked with told us our homes were selling in part because their clients felt comfortable touring them on their own." iBuyers Bought Less Expensive Homes Than Last Year in the Second Quarter iBuyers bought homes for a median of $241,100 in the second quarter, down from $250,000 a year earlier. In all but one iBuyer market where sale price data is available, iBuyers purchased homes for less than the metro-area median. The only exception was Riverside, CA, where the median iBuyer purchase was $400,000, approximately $6,000 higher than the metro-area median sale price. The full report complete with charts, metro-level data and methodology is available here. About Redfin Redfin is a technology-powered residential real estate company, redefining real estate in the consumer's favor in a commission-driven industry. We do this by integrating every step of the home buying and selling process and pairing our own agents with our own technology, creating a service that is faster, better and costs less. We offer brokerage, iBuying, mortgage, and title services, and we also run the country's #1 real estate brokerage search site, offering a host of online tools to consumers, including the Redfin Estimate. We represent people buying and selling homes in over 90 markets in the United States and Canada. Since our launch in 2006, we have saved our customers over $800 million and we've helped them buy or sell more than 235,000 homes worth more than $115 billion.

MooveGuru Delivers Rapid Growth During COVID, Reaching 1000 Offices and 55,000 Agents
ATLANTA, Sept. 01, 2020 -- Roughly 35 million Americans move each year and MooveGuru is making it easier and more affordable than ever before. The Roswell, GA based company secured lead funding from the Atlanta Technology Angels last October to fuel growth and additional development. Today, MooveGuru has crested 1,000 real estate brokerages, serving clients of more than 55,0000 real estate agents during the COVID pandemic. MooveGuru has developed a moving concierge solution that is provided to real estate brokerage firms who wish to deliver moving services to their clients. The services range from something simple like a change of utilities to a full hands-free move. Sam Rafeh, Operating Principle of Keller Williams Antelope Valley and investor in Hollywood Title said, "MooveGuru provides us a complete system to efficiently assist our clients in moving out of, or into their home. The service is aimed at reducing the stress during a move that has only become more amplified during COVID, and delivering additional homeowner services." Sam Rafeh will be providing the MooveGuru service to clients in Palmdale, California, and is MooveGuru's 1000th customer. The Atlanta Technology Angels led the investment in MooveGuru last October. The COVID pandemic caused an economic seizure to the entire US Economy that many believed would wipe out young growth companies. After the original shock in March and April, MooveGuru continued their business development efforts. As real estate rebounded in mid-summer across America, MooveGuru saw an incredible lift, growing brokerage partnerships from 300 to more than 1000. The real estate industry has been a key driver of economic vitality during the pandemic, spurring significant investment in prop-tech firms exploding with growth. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, existing home sales have grown 24.7%. Joe Beverly, an entrepreneur, a member of the Atlanta Technology Angels and an investor in the company, said, "Before I make an investment, I want to see a company with a great value proposition for customers, a solid management team which understands their technology and how to sell it, a good market into which it can sell, and the operations and financial know-how to make it all happen. MooveGuru has all of those things which is what excited me and several other ATA members about making an investment." About MooveGuru In 2016, MooveGuru Inc. launched a free mover engagement program to real estate agents and brokers with the idea of connecting home buyers and sellers to convenience and savings on moving services. Using just-in-time delivery through artificial intelligence algorithms, MooveGuru Inc. ensures consumers receive agent-branded savings from national and local retailers and utility connections as they step through the relocation process. Today, more than 1000 brokerages, their agents, and clients are connected to the MooveGuru platform.

MoveEasy Announces a Strategic Alliance with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices; Launches Forever Concierge for Network Members
COLUMBUS, OH - June 3, 2020 -- MoveEasy, the country's only full-service multi-channel concierge for life program, today announced a strategic alliance with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, part of the HSF Affiliates LLC family of real estate brokerage franchise networks, to help homeowners with all their move and home management needs. MoveEasy helps homeowners with everything needed to settle in and manage their home including help with home insurance, finding top-rated moving companies, setting up their utilities and digital services such as internet, cable and home security, forwarding the mail with the USPS as well as connecting them with local home pros recommended by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network agents for all their home improvement and maintenance needs. MoveEasy's preferred alliance program with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is called Forever Concierge powered by MoveEasy, which is in line with the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network's tagline, "Real Estate's Forever Brand," further enhancing network member's commitment to extending its relationships with their clients for life. Clients can access Forever Concierge through all their favorite devices including web, Amazon Echo or Google Home devices as well as Apple or Android mobile devices. Clients are also assigned a dedicated concierge who remains with the client as their personal concierge throughout the lifetime of their homeownership via call, text or email. The entire service across all channels are branded for network agents thus keeping them top of their client's mind throughout their client's homeownership. Several Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchisees across the country have already started offering their clients the Forever Concierge. Kathryn Redican, VP of Operations of one of the most prominent Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchisees based in the Northeast region says, "The Forever Concierge is a game changer for the way our sales executives do business. It not only provides them with the assurance that their clients are being guided through all tasks of the moving process, but also that they are provided with access to preferred and trusted vendors for an even more seamless and stress-free moving process." Rajeev Sajja, SVP Digital Marketing and Innovation of the largest Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchise from Philadelphia, PA says, "The reason we partnered with MoveEasy was that they were very flexible in their approach. Moving is just one part of the homeownership process. What's important is what you do between now and ten years from the transaction, how do you stay relevant and top of mind, and that's where MoveEasy was willing to be flexible in their platform approach to make that happen." "We are excited to assist Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network professionals in helping their clients during one of the most stressful times of their life while ensuring that they remain their client's trusted resource for years to come," says Ven Ganapathy, MoveEasy's CEO. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices secures preferred alliances with selected vendors to strengthen the resources available to its network members across the world. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is one of the world's fastest-growing residential real estate brokerage franchise networks, with more than 50,000 real estate professionals, nearly 1,500 offices throughout the U.S., Europe and the Middle East, and more than $119 billion in real estate sales volume. The network, among the few organizations entrusted to use the world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway name, brings to the real estate market a definitive mark of trust, integrity, stability and longevity. MoveEasy is the country's first full-service multi-channel concierge for life program to help the 130M homeowners in the US with all their move and home management needs. Its proprietary fully white labeled turnkey concierge solution helps real estate brokerages customize and brand the platform to offer a true end to end lifetime concierge service for their clients. MoveEasy is a ReFlex Partner for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and supports some of the biggest Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Real Living and HomeServices of America companies.

Moving concierge service MooveGuru launches exclusive partnership with digital insurance broker Mylo
KANSAS CITY, March 04, 2020 -- Mylo, the digital broker transforming insurance shopping, has been selected by industry-leading moving concierge service MooveGuru as their exclusive insurance partner. Customers of over 300 real estate brokerages will benefit from this strategic partnership by gaining fast, easy access to expert home insurance recommendations, online quote comparisons from multiple carriers, and personalized advice from licensed agents. MooveGuru is a concierge solution for real estate brokerages who wish to provide moving services to their clients, including ERA, Keller Williams, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Berkshire Hathaway, Century 21, Realty One Group, and The Realty Alliance. Mylo enhances their value by giving time-crunched homebuyers an easy path to the insurance they need to move into new homes. They can now compare digital quotes from leading carriers, get coverage recommendations, and purchase top-rated products for home, renters, auto, flood, umbrella and more. Because Mylo has carrier partners in all 50 states, they are able to find solutions in a wide range of geographical areas. "People who are moving have an immediate need for insurance but may be too busy to find the best value on their own," said David Embry, Mylo CEO. "MooveGuru is a great partner for Mylo because we're both committed to helping home buyers and sellers save time, energy and money through technology." Integrating with Mylo will enhance and diversify MooveGuru's user experience by adding expert insurance advice and multiple relevant products to the industry's most extensive white-glove moving concierge service. "Our quest at MooveGuru is to partner with firms that offer end-to-end electronic provisioning of every service needed for a real estate transaction," says Scott Oakley, CEO of MooveGuru. "With Mylo, customers can take advantage of their impressive insurance service offerings in real time, or work with the MooveGuru concierge desk for a personal touch." Mylo was launched by the world's largest privately held independent insurance broker Lockton Companies in 2015 and received $28 M in a round of Series A funding led by global investment firm Guggenheim Partners in 2019. Their innovative tech platform enables small businesses and individuals to find the best value for multiple insurance needs in a single place, which has resulted in month-over-month revenue growth. Integrating with MooveGuru extends their market outreach to a key audience of home buyers and sellers. Scott Oakley, founder and CEO of MooveGuru, aims to address a real pain point for homebuyers and sellers: the move. On average, consumers spend about $10k per move according to a proprietary research study by the University of Colorado. In addition to connecting all utilities to a new home via one 20-minute phone call, MooveGuru sends clients valuable discounts to popular locations such as The Home Depot during their move with an email branded to the broker and agent, keeping agents connected to past clients once a quarter following the move. Mylo eagerly joins MooveGuru on their journey toward a better experience for brokers, agents, and movers alike. About Mylo Mylo is a digital one-stop shop that makes it easy for businesses and individuals to compare and purchase top-rated insurance products from multiple carriers, including business, small group benefits, home, auto, life and individual health. Launched in 2015 by Lockton, the world's largest privately held independent insurance broker, Mylo offers expert insurance recommendations online or on the phone with licensed agents. Mylo can be easily integrated into a partner's customer experience, providing a proven boost in customer engagement. For more information, visit ChooseMylo.com. About MooveGuru In 2016, Roswell, GA based MooveGuru Inc. launched a free mover engagement program to real estate agents and brokers with the idea of connecting home buyers and sellers to convenience and savings on moving services. Using just-in-time delivery through artificial intelligence algorithms, MooveGuru Inc. ensures consumers receive agent-branded savings from national and local retailers as they step through the relocation process. Today, more than 300 brokerages, their agents, and clients are connected to the MooveGuru platform. For more information, visit MooveGuru.com.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Provides Agents with New Strategic Client Engagement Tools
BHGRE Moves Program Provides Home Buyers with Concierge Moving Services and Discounts MADISON, N.J., Feb. 27, 2020 -- Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC, a leader in lifestyle real estate and part of the Realogy family of companies, today announced the launch of BHGRE Moves. This automated program, powered by MooveGuru, Inc., allows BHGRE affiliated agents to provide their customers with exclusive discounts and a concierge service that reduces the stress, time and expense of moving. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate affiliated brokers and agents can utilize the program at no additional cost -- and there is no fee for consumers to participate in the program. Research1 has shown that, on average, people spend over $10,000 on move-related products and services. BHGRE Moves allows affiliated agents to offer strategically-timed discounts to their clients from national retailers such as Home Depot®, Bed Bath & Beyond®, Allstate®, ADT®, and dozens more. Agents can customize offerings and enroll their preferred local vendors to the platform. BHGRE Moves also offers agents multiple ways to stay "top of mind" with their clients and positions them as local market experts during every stage of the customer's homeownership lifecycle. These include: An automated email marketing program that sends clients agent-branded, personalized emails with local, home-related money-saving offers during the home buying process. A concierge dedicated to work with recent home buyers to connect all of their utilities to their new house – a process that can often take over five hours and upwards of seven calls – with just one 30-minute phone call. A "customer for life" program that nurtures the client relationship beyond the close. This automated service delivers value-added email offers to clients on behalf of their agent, timed at strategic intervals to foster repeat business and referrals. "This program provides Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate affiliated agents with the perfect complement to the unique, engaging, and relevant lifestyle content they already provide to help clients live their best lives," said Sherry Chris, President & CEO, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. "With the addition of services like concierge utility connection and valuable discounts on move-related products and services, BHGRE-affiliated agents can now extend their role beyond that of trusted transaction professional to trusted home ownership advisor." "We are excited to provide our affiliated agents with another tool to help keep them 'top of mind' with their spheres and in consistent, regular contact before, during and most importantly after the sale," said Sonya Feigen and Loni Vogler, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Vogler Feigen. "And the fact that the service is automated is the best feature of all. Now all our affiliated agents have to do is simply enroll their client, and the program does the rest – delivering consistent and meaningful follow-up messages to clients – while freeing the agents to provide next level service." About Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC is a dynamic real estate brand that offers a full range of services to brokers, sales associates and home buyers and sellers. Using innovative technology, sophisticated business systems and the broad appeal of a lifestyle brand, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC embodies the future of the real estate industry while remaining grounded in the tradition of home. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation and settlement services. The growing Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate network includes nearly 13,000 independent sales associates and more than 370 offices serving home buyers and sellers across the United States, Canada, Jamaica, The Bahamas and Australia. Better Homes & Gardens® is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation licensed to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC and used with permission. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate Franchise is independently owned and operated. 12019 Mover Spending Trends survey conducted by the University of Colorado.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeService California Realty Launches New iBuyer Service to Help Inland Empire Homeowners
REDLANDS, CA - February 18, 2020 -- Berkshire Hathaway HomeService Perrie Mundy Realty Group & California Realty, one of San Bernardino and Riverside counties fastest growing real estate brokerages, announces a new iBuyer service for local homeowners. BHHS California Realty's new Offer Optimizer provides homeowners more options to sell their homes than ever before. "When someone in the Inland Empire wants to sell their home – whether they live in Redlands, Beaumont, Moreno Valley, Riverside or Corona – they can now push a button and receive multiple offers instantly," said Dave Corey, co-owner of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Perrie Mundy Realty Group & BHHS California Realty. "Offer Optimizer delivers more options for our clients, combined advice and local expertise, to help homeowners maximize their selling opportunity," he added. BHHS California Realty's new iBuyer platform helps those thinking about selling compare every option. "Any homeowner can quickly see what it means to sell their home to an iBuyer, sell their home on the open market, or even choose not to sell," Corey said. BHHS California Realty is partnering with zavvie, whose Offer Optimizer™ Suite technology connects agents and their clients to iBuyers. The new iBuyer service that BHHS California Realty is launching is new to the Inland Empire. Local homeowners will now have the ability to receive multiple offers instantly – all in one place. "We want our clients to make the best choice for their circumstances," said Corey. "Research tells us that homeowners want the help of a professional real estate agent when they sell, including when they sell to an iBuyer. We are giving our clients what they are asking for: all the options and someone on their side throughout the entire process." Corey points to a recent iBuyer study that found that 41 percent of all sellers would consider an iBuyer offer. Among those considering an iBuyer offer, 92 percent still want to be represented by a professional real estate agent. Berkshire Hathaway HomeService Perrie Mundy Realty Group & California Realty has one of the most recognized and trustworthy brands in the real estate industry. The brokerage operates five offices throughout San Bernardino and Riverside County, with agents known for providing exceptional real estate services in the Inland Empire. Lane Hornung, CEO, and Founder of zavvie said, "Berkshire Hathaway HomeService Perrie Mundy Realty Group & California Realty is known for innovation, while providing its clients with the advice and local expertise that has made one of the Inland Empire's fastest growing firms. By expanding their real estate services with Offer Optimizer, they are giving locals exactly what they want. BHHS California Realty agents are setting a higher bar for how homes are sold in the Inland Empire." Hornung notes the online tools that zavvie provides are current, reliable, and packed with market-specific data so homeowners can make informed decisions with the guidance of a professional agent. More details about Berkshire Hathaway HomeService California Realty's iBuyer platform can be accessed here or on its website. Berkshire Hathaway HomeService Perrie Mundy Realty Group & California Realty Berkshire Hathaway HomeService Perrie Mundy Realty Group & California Realty is one of the Inland Empire's fastest growing real estate brokerage, with one of the most recognized and trustworthy brands in the real estate industry. Serving San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, BHHS California Realty operates five offices with agents known for providing exceptional real estate services throughout Redlands, Beaumont, Moreno Valley, Riverside and Corona. Learn more at bhhs.com/perrie-mundy-realty-group-ca332. About zavvie zavvie is a technology company that connects agents and their clients with iBuyers. zavvie's Offer Optimizer™ Suite bridges the gap for consumers who may not be aware of all their options for selling. Currently operating in iBuyer markets and rapidly expanding, zavvie gives top brokerages and agents all they need to thrive by serving their clients in today's evolving real estate landscape: easy to use tools, technology, training, marketing, and strategy. Discover more at zavvie.com. zavvie Offer Optimizer™ received an Inman Innovator Award for Most Innovative Real Estate Technology, and the company is a graduate of the National Association of REALTORS® REach® program. For brokerages interested in licensing Offer Optimizer™ technology, visit zavvie.com.

BHGRE Paracle Offers New iBuyer Service for Local Homeowners
Leading Charlotte Brokerage Partners with zavvie to Maximize iBuyer Opportunities for Local Homeowners in Charlotte, Fort Mill area Fort Mill, SC - February 11, 2020 -- Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Paracle, a leading Charlotte and Fort Mill area residential real estate brokerage known for providing concierge-level service, announces the launch of its new iBuyer service. BHGRE Paracle's new Offer Optimizer gives local homeowners more ways to sell their homes than ever before. "Homeowners throughout Charlotte and Fort Mill can now simply push a button to receive multiple offers when selling a home," said Tony Hanson, co-owner and broker, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Paracle. "Offer Optimizer allows us to further showcase our commitment of delivering unparalleled service for all of our clients as we help local homeowners make the best choices when they decide to sell," he added. Hanson explains that Paracle's iBuyer platform allows its home seller clients to easily compare all of their options. "A homeowner can compare what it means to sell their home on the open market, accept an iBuyer offer, or even decide not to sell," Hanson said. Paracle is partnering with zavvie, whose Offer Optimizer™ Suite technology connects agents and their clients to iBuyers. The new iBuyer service that Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Paracle is launching is providing its agents with local advantage in the marketplace, as they can uniquely provide local homeowners the ability to receive multiple offers instantly – all in one place. "Before selling, homeowners want to explore all of their options," said Hanson. "But new research tells us they also want the help of an agent for all real estate transactions, including selling to an iBuyer. Now our agents can give local homeowners the best of both worlds." A recent iBuyer study found that 41 percent of all sellers would consider an iBuyer offer. Among those considering an iBuyer offer, 92 percent still want to be represented by a professional REALTOR®. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Paracle is known for providing the most comprehensive full-service property and real estate services. Its revolutionary approach is founded on principles of "disciplined stewardship" that maximize efficiency and allows Paracle to provide "unparalleled service for all your property needs." The brokerage notes it can act as one's relocation agent, listing agent, or buyer's agent.Lane Hornung, CEO, and Founder of zavvie said, "Paracle is known for providing homeowners with the support and confidence they need to make informed choices. By providing Paracle agents with Offer Optimizer, they are delivering what local homeowners are asking while raising the bar for how homes are sold in Charlotte and Fort Mill area." Hornung notes that online tools that zavvie provides are current, reliable, and packed with market-specific data so homeowners can make informed decisions with the guidance of a professional agent. More details about Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Paracle's iBuyer platform can be accessed here or on its website at Paraclerealty.com. About Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Paracle Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Paracle is a leading Charlotte and Fort Mill area residential real estate brokerage known for providing the most comprehensive full-service property and real estate services. Its revolutionary approach is founded on principles of "disciplined stewardship" that maximize efficiency and allows Paracle to provide unparalleled concierge-level service for all of a client's property needs, as a relocation agent, listing agent, or buyer's agent. Last fall, Paracle merged with Raleigh-based Better Homes and Gardens Go Realty, adding three offices and 150 agents. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Paracle is led by Tony Hanson, Chris Cramer, and Lucas Mudrey. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Go Realty is led by Jim Garman. Learn more at Paraclerealty.com. About zavvie zavvie is a technology company that connects agents and their clients with iBuyers. zavvie's Offer Optimizer™ Suite bridges the gap for consumers who may not be aware of all their options for selling. Currently operating in iBuyer markets and rapidly expanding, zavvie gives top brokerages and agents all they need to thrive by serving their clients in today's evolving real estate landscape: easy to use tools, technology, training, marketing, and strategy. Discover more at zavvie.com. zavvie Offer Optimizer™ received an Inman Innovator Award for Most Innovative Real Estate Technology, and the company is a graduate of the National Association of REALTORS® REach® program. For brokerages interested in licensing Offer Optimizer™ technology, visit zavvie.com.

MooveGuru Wins Category at Keller Williams Pitch Battle
Atlanta, GA - December 11, 2019 -- MooveGuru, the real estate industry's leader in moving concierge services offered to clients, was selected by Keller Williams to participate in the invitation-only futuRE pitch battle held in Las Vegas December 9th and 10th. Keller Williams is the world's largest real estate franchise by agent count and leverages the futuRE pitch battle to identify the next generation of applications offered through the franchise. This news comes less than a month after MooveGuru announced the closing of their Series A round of $1.9 million to fuel the companies' growth. MooveGuru is a moving concierge solution for real estate brokerage firms who wish to deliver moving services to their clients. The services range from something simple like a change of utilities to a full hands-free move. MooveGuru was selected on the basis of providing a complete system to efficiently assist Keller Williams clients in moving out of, or into their home. The service is aimed at reducing the stress during a move and delivering additional homeowner services. MooveGuru has supported nearly 500,000 consumers with their move through partnerships with more than 300 real estate brokers. "With futuRE, we're again displaying our deep commitment to empower our agents with choice," said Jeff Tamaru, head of corporate development, Keller Williams. More than 450 real estate leaders on-site voted together with agents in North America via livestream to select 10 finalists, one finalist per category, to prioritize and onboard into the Keller Cloud. The group of 29 tech companies was selected from an original list of more than 80 companies competing for access into the Keller Cloud during a weeklong voting process that happened in November 2019. In 2019, KW released KW MarketPlace, an app store for KW agents to browse top software integrations made by non-KW developers, in beta. KW MarketPlace is currently available to agents through Command, KW's smart CRM-plus solution. Using a Keller Cloud application programming interface, or API, available for outside technology developers, Keller Williams enables the integration of additional top technology tools within an agent's Keller Cloud solutions. Scott Oakley, CEO of MooveGuru believes that the MarketPlace approach developed by Keller Williams and other leading franchise organizations represents the future of franchise strategy in deploying real estate technology to brokers and agents. "Franchises have pivoted to become system integrators for agent and broker technology, enabling real estate professionals to have maximum flexibility in building a stack of applications that are best suited for their business," says Oakley. The Keller Williams MarketPlace is a platform like the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Salesforce Cloud. The MarketPlace enables Keller Williams agents and brokers to click and add the products that they find most useful for growing their business and providing services to their clients. About MooveGuru In 2016, MooveGuru Inc. launched a free mover engagement program to real estate agents and brokers with the idea of connecting home buyers and sellers to convenience and savings on moving services. Using just-in-time delivery through artificial intelligence algorithms, MooveGuru Inc. ensures consumers receive agent-branded savings from national and local retailers as they step through the relocation process. Today, more than 300 brokerages, their agents, and clients are connected to the MooveGuru platform.

The Realty Alliance Selects MooveGuru for Partner Network
Atlanta, December 17, 2019 -- MooveGuru, the real estate industry's leader in concierge moving services offered to clients, was selected by The Realty Alliance to join the group's partner network. The Realty Alliance is a broker owned organization of the largest brokerages in America who collaborate on sharing best practices for brokerage operations and promoting the interests of brokerages. With this announcement, The Realty Alliance member firms will have access to MooveGuru to deploy in their local markets. MooveGuru is an automated moving concierge solution for real estate brokerage firms who wish to deliver moving related services and discounts to their clients. The services range from something simple like a change of utilities to a full hands-free move. MooveGuru was selected on the basis of providing a complete system to efficiently assist clients in moving out of, or into their home. The service is aimed at reducing the stress during a move and delivering additional homeowner services. MooveGuru has supported nearly 500,000 consumers with their move through partnerships with more than 300 real estate brokers. Many of The Realty Alliance member firms offer a wide breadth of consumer services today that includes residential real estate agency, commercial real estate agency, relocation, title, mortgage, insurance, new home agency, and property management. With this agreement, The Realty Alliance firms will now be able to offer a wide range of services that support consumers and businesses with moving. The Realty Alliance Board Chairman Steve Brown indicates that most of The Realty Alliance firms have long referred customers to moving resources from which they can help themselves. With the relationship offered by MooveGuru, firms will be able to offer support to the customers by themselves, facilitating moving arrangements with a full-service concierge and money saving discounts. "We are excited to take this next step to deliver a collaborative solution that improves the service levels across our member firms," says Brown. MooveGuru will be working with member firms to incorporate their local partnerships that will augment MooveGuru's national relationships. About MooveGuru In 2016, MooveGuru Inc. launched a free mover engagement program to real estate agents and brokers with the idea of connecting home buyers and sellers to convenience and savings on moving services. Using just-in-time delivery through artificial intelligence algorithms, MooveGuru Inc. ensures consumers receive agent-branded savings from national and local retailers as they step through the relocation process. Today, more than 300 brokerages, their agents, and clients are connected to the MooveGuru platform. About The Realty Alliance The Realty Alliance is an international organization that provides strategic ideas, discussion formats, timely information, and benchmarking to assist major providers of homeownership services in growing their company profitably. The Realty Alliance (TRA) was organized on January 1, 1997 by the merger of two of the oldest "think tank" groups in organized real estate. These two groups, known as Masterminds and The Dozen, had been in existence since the early 1970's. The Realty Alliance membership now includes 66 of the largest full service residential real estate brokerage firms in America and Canada.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Announces Alliance with HomeKeepr
HomeKeepr software platform expands network members' available services. IRVINE, Calif. -- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, part of the HSF Affiliates LLC family of real estate brokerage franchise networks, today announced a strategic alliance with HomeKeepr, the nation's only online home services marketplace powered by a referral network of real estate agents, homeowners and home service professionals. HomeKeepr gathers and displays contractors and other home service pros based on more than six million word-of-mouth recommendations. Network agents receive a profile page and custom-branded mobile app on which they may add recommendations and refer home service pros to their clients. HomeKeepr's referral platform is updated in real time so that only trusted home pros are available through the system. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices' alliance with HomeKeepr is called "FOREVER Connected by HomeKeepr," as it fits with the network's "FOREVER" Brand mission to serve and keep clients for life. "FOREVER Connected by HomeKeepr will empower our network agents to support their clients at every stage of homeownership and, by sharing trusted pros and useful information, those relationships stand the test of time," said Chris Stuart, CEO, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. "The platform is just one more resource available to our network professionals to help become 'FOREVER Agents' in the eyes of their clients." FOREVER Connected by HomeKeepr also includes a home improvement blog where visitors gain valuable information on home projects, design trends and much more. "We are thrilled to align with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network professionals to help them nurture their local client relationships and also support local commerce," said Rob Morelli, CEO and co-founder of HomeKeepr. "With FOREVER Connected by HomeKeepr, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network professionals remain at the center of those valuable, home services conversations and better connected with their clients over time." Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices secures preferred alliances with selected vendors to strengthen the resources available to its network members across the world. The network remains one of America's fastest-growing real estate brokerage franchise networks with more than 50,000 agents and nearly 1,500 offices added to the brand since its launch six years ago. About HomeKeepr Based in New Jersey, HomeKeepr represents the quantum leap approach needed to connect and support local economies and to evolve the $400 billion U.S. home service sector, regenerate the livelihood of local real estate agents, and to help local communities thrive in the digital age. For more information, visit www.homekeepr.com. About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, based in Irvine, CA, is a real estate brokerage franchise network built for a new era in residential real estate. The network, among the few organizations entrusted to use the world-renowned Berkshire Hathaway name, now counts more than 50,000 agents and nearly 1,500 offices across America, Western Europe and Dubai. Visit www.bhhs.com.

Smith & Associates Brings Tampa Bay Homeowners iBuyer Instant Offers
Tampa, FL - November 25, 2019 -- Smith & Associates, the largest locally owned independent real estate brokerage in Tampa Bay, announced today its Smith Offer Optimizer to provide local homeowners multiple instant offers on their home with the push of a button. Smith Offer Optimizer allows homeowners throughout Greater Tampa Bay to easily compare iBuyer offers from Opendoor and Offerpad side-by-side before they decide to sell their home. Sellers work with a local Smith & Associates agent who provides real estate expertise unmatched in the marketplace. Smith & Associates has more than 300 associates in six strategically located offices in the Tampa Bay Area, including Tampa (Bay to Bay, Westchase), St. Petersburg (Beach Drive, St. Pete), Largo (Beaches & North Pinellas) and Treasure Island (Treasure Island & Southern Beaches). With a push of a button online, Smith & Associates is providing homeowners instant purchase offers from iBuyers Opendoor and Offerpad. These firms are called iBuyers because they offer to "instantly buy" homes. Smith Offer Optimizer helps Bay Area homeowners make the best choice for their circumstances. By providing homeowners with the financial details including Price, Cost of Selling, and Estimated Net Proceeds, they can see the differences when selling their home on the open market or by accepting an iBuyer offer. As there's no obligation, homeowners can review their offers and also choose not to sell. "When Bay Area homeowners are thinking about selling a home, they seek the deep knowledge only a trusted real estate agent can provide," said Bob Glaser, President & CEO of Smith & Associates. Glaser notes that more sellers today are using a real estate agent than they did 20 years ago. Research shows that 90 percent of consumers today use an agent to sell their homes, 5 percent higher than 2014, and up 9 percent since 2001. "Our team has earned its reputation for providing unparalleled service to our clients and we know homeowners today want to see what an iBuyer would offer. We provide them with the best of both worlds. Smith Offer Optimizer combined with the personal services provided by one of our associates help sellers make educated decisions," he added. Smith & Associates is partnering with zavvie, creator of Offer Optimize Suite, now powering iBuyer platforms of top brokerages across America. Using online tools that provide current, reliable, and market-specific data, zavvie connects agents and their sellers with iBuyers, enabling homeowners to make informed decisions with the help of an experienced local real estate agent. "Getting offers from iBuyers can now take just a push of a button, but even selling a home to an iBuyer is not instant," said Lane Hornung, CEO and Founder of zavvie. "That's where Smith & Associates helps," he added "Sellers know they benefit from expertise of a local agent. Smith & Associates provide the local market knowledge and guidance that's irreplaceable. Having a professional advocate on your side when selling a home gives a seller a lot of comfort and confidence," Hornung said. Learn more at smithandassociates.com. About Smith & Associates Real Estate Founded in 1969, Smith & Associates Real Estate is Tampa Bay's largest independent and locally-owned real estate brokerage, with a commitment to exceptional service and superior market knowledge. Deeply embedded in the community and comprised of six strategically located offices in the Tampa Bay area, 300 associates, an annual sales volume of $1.3 billion and over 2,600 transactions a year. Smith & Associates Real Estate is the number one luxury brokerage firm of $1M + residences with 14.4% of the market share and an average price of $1,701,408* (*average of luxury transactions as of December 31, 2018). The company completes a transaction every other day and is a nationally recognized leader in the Real Estate industry. For more information on Smith & Associates Real Estate, please visit smithandassociates.com. About zavvie zavvie is a technology company that connects agents and their clients with iBuyers. zavvie's Offer Optimizer™ Suite bridges the gap for consumers who may not be aware of all their options for selling. Currently operating in iBuyer markets and rapidly expanding, zavvie gives top brokerages and agents all they need to thrive by serving their clients in today's evolving real estate landscape: easy to use tools, technology, training, marketing, and strategy. Discover more at zavvie.com. zavvie Offer Optimizer™ received an Inman Innovator Award for Most Innovative Real Estate Technology, and the company is a graduate of the National Association of REALTORS® REach program. For brokerages interested in licensing Offer Optimizer™ technology, visit zavvie.com.

Houston's Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene Launches New iBuyer Platform
HOUSTON -- October 10, 2019. Today, Zavvie announces new partnership with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene ("Gary Greene"), the top real estate brokerages in the Greater Houston Metropolitan, launching Gary Greene Offer Optimizer to provide homeowners with multiple instant offers on their home with the push of a button. Offer Optimizer helps homeowners easily compare iBuyer offers when selling their home on the open market. A professional Gary Greene agent provides local expertise and personalized service for the path a homeowner chooses. These options now include purchase offers from Opendoor, Zillow Offers, and Offerpad – called iBuyers because these online firms offer to "instantly buy" homes. Gary Greene Offer Optimizer service helps homeowners make the best choice for their circumstances. Sellers can accept an instant sale offer, sell their home on the open market, or even choose not to sell. "Now more than ever, homeowners are seeking the expertise of a trusted real estate agent to make the right sales decision," explains Mark Woodroof, Managing Partner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene. A recent iBuyer study from the Houston Association of Realtors found that 41 percent of all sellers would consider an iBuyer offer. Among the homeowners who would consider an iBuyer offer, 92 percent still want to be represented by a Realtor. The BHGRE Gary Greene iBuyer platform addresses crucial aspects that consumers may overlook when it comes to instant offers. "With a Gary Greene agent at their side," Woodroof added, "when a home seller accepts an iBuyer offer, they have an advocate who can expertly guide them through the entire transaction." Gary Greene partnered with Zavvie, whose technology, the Offer Optimizer™ Suite, powers the iBuyer platforms of top brokerages across the U.S. Zavvie connects agents and their clients to iBuyers, using online tools that provide current, reliable, and market-specific data so homeowners can make informed decisions with the help of a professional agent. "It should be no surprise that nearly everyone who considers an iBuyer instant offer wants the help of a real estate pro like the team at Gary Greene," said Lane Hornung, CEO and Founder of zavvie. "While it only takes the push of a button to get an instant offer, selling a home, even to an iBuyer, is not instant. That's why sellers seek the help of an agent. They want representation, guidance, and at times, some emotional support." "Gary Greene is getting out in front of the increasing demand for instant offers by bringing the iBuyers to the table for their clients. In Houston, Gary Greene agents are providing sellers with multiple offers and all options — backed by a passion for providing an exceptional experience. Empowering Gary Green agents to give their clients the ability to receive multiple offers at a push of a button is thrilling," Hornung added. Find more information at garygreene.com. About Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene has listed and sold more homes than any other broker in the greater Houston area year after year. Since 1963, Gary Greene has been offering residential real estate services to the Greater Houston marketplace and is the longest standing real estate firm in the greater Houston area. Growing to 24 offices and 1,300 agents who cover 10 Counties and 10,000 square miles, Gary Greene serves essentially every major neighborhood in the Houston area. Learn more at garygreene.com. About zavvie zavvie is a technology company that connects agents and their clients with iBuyers. zavvie's Offer Optimizer™ Suite bridges the gap for consumers who may not be aware of all their options for selling. Currently operating in iBuyer markets and rapidly expanding, zavvie gives top brokerages and agents all they need to thrive by serving their clients in today's evolving real estate landscape: easy to use tools, technology, training, marketing, and strategy. Discover more at zavvie.com. zavvie Offer Optimizer™ received an Inman Innovator Award for Most Innovative Real Estate Technology, and the company is a graduate of the National Association of REALTORS® REach program. For brokerages interested in licensing Offer Optimizer™ technology, visit zavvie.com.

Allen Tate Realtors Launches iBuyer Platform for Carolina Home Sellers
CHARLOTTE - September 26, 2019 -- Allen Tate Realtors announces the launch of Offer Optimizer to give homeowners multiple instant offers on their home with the push of a button. Offer Optimizer helps Carolina homeowners easily compare iBuyer offers with selling their home on the open market. A professional Allen Tate Realtor provides local expertise and personalized service for whichever path the homeowner chooses. Ranked Number One in the Carolinas and the top 10 nationwide, Allen Tate is proving its commitment to exceptional customer service by delivering more options to Carolina homeowners. This now includes purchase offers from Zillow Offers, Opendoor and Offerpad - commonly referred to as iBuyers because these online firms offer to "instantly buy" homes. With its new iBuyer service, Allen Tate Realtors helps home sellers compare multiple offers on their homes. The Offer Optimizer service helps homeowners make the best choice for their individual circumstances. This includes accepting an instant sale offer, selling their home on the open market, or even choosing not to sell. Allen Tate Realtors Offer Optimizer addresses three crucial aspects homeowners consider when selling their homes: convenience, speed, and predictability. The new technology allows Allen Tate agents to walk homeowners through multiple selling opportunities, including: Getting offers from national instant offer companies Listing their home for sale to attract local buyers looking for homes "If a seller wants a quick cash offer from an iBuyer, they still need the advice of a professional Realtor to make sure they select the best path to protect their home equity and maximize their selling opportunity," said Phyllis Brookshire, president, Allen Tate Realtors. Brookshire notes that a recent iBuyer study found that 92% of consumers work with and want to work with a Realtor, and even if they did an iBuyer program, they want a Realtor to represent them. Allen Tate partnered with zavvie, whose technology, the Offer Optimizer™ Suite, powers the iBuyer platforms of leading brokerages in markets across the U.S. Zavvie provides online tools and current, market-specific data so clients of their broker partners can make informed decisions about home selling. "Allen Tate Realtors is delivering what Carolina homeowners are asking for with Offer Optimizer, that brings the expertise of an agent to the table. Accepting an instant offer for some is a great option," said Lane Hornung, CEO, and Founder of zavvie. "But understanding the pros and cons of all selling options is what a professional agent brings to the process." "Allen Tate is a leader in exceptional customer service, and delivering iBuyer offers is another example of their penchant for doing what's best for their clients. It's an honor to work with a leader like Allen Tate to give their clients offers with a push of a button," Hornung added. Find a local Allen Tate office at allentate.com/offices. About Allen Tate Allen Tate Companies is a locally owned, independent real estate and homeownership company. Its flagship, Allen Tate Realtors®, is ranked Number One in the Carolinas and in the top 10 nationwide. Since 1957, Allen Tate Realtors has focused on the needs of consumers by providing one-stop shopping with choices from 47 branch offices located in communities throughout the Carolinas. Learn more at allentate.com. About zavvie zavvie is a technology company committed to adding ease and clarity to broker relationships with iBuyers. With Offer Optimizer™ Suite, zavvie connects brokerages, their agents, and clients with iBuyers. Currently operating in iBuyer markets and rapidly expanding, zavvie gives brokerages and agents all they need to thrive: easy to use tools, technology, training, marketing, and strategy. zavvie Offer Optimizer™ received an Inman Innovator Award for Most Innovative Real Estate Technology, and the company is a graduate of the National Association of REALTORS® REach program. For brokerages interested in licensing Offer Optimizer™ technology, visit zavvie.com.

Keller Offers Partners with Offerpad
Two leading real estate companies partner to further scale iBuyer offering AUSTIN, TEXAS August 14, 2019 -- Keller Offers, the iBuyer offering of Keller Williams (KW), the world's largest real estate technology franchise by agent count and the U.S. leader in units and sales volume, announces a partnership with Offerpad, a leading real estate technology company and iBuyer. On average, Offerpad receives a new offer request from a homeowner every 30 seconds and acquires a home every 20 minutes throughout regular business hours. "With Keller Offers, consumers no longer have to pick between all the options available to sell a home without having an advocate to advise them," said Josh Team, president, KW. "In our pursuit to drive the best end-to-end consumer experience, we're giving consumers the most choice available. And, we believe an agent-driven consumer experience is best to deliver that choice." The new iBuyer partnership will be operational by August 31 in Phoenix and Dallas. With the partnership, Keller Offers will scale to 10 other Offerpad U.S. markets by the end of Q4 '19. Initial markets for 2019 will include: Atlanta, Georgia; Austin, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; Houston, Texas; Las Vegas, Nevada; Orlando, Florida; Raleigh, North Carolina; San Antonio, Texas; Tampa, Florida; and Tucson, Arizona. "We're excited to partner with Offerpad, a true pioneer in the iBuyer market, to further ensure our agents are providing today's informed consumers with the most robust selling choices and valuable guidance on those options," said Gayln Ziegler, director of operations, Keller Offers. Under this mutually beneficial agreement, consumers have the freedom of working with a trusted KW agent, working on behalf of their best interests, when choosing Keller Offers powered by Offerpad. "As KW is a highly respected brand with more than 180,000 associates and Offerpad is a massive buying platform that provides convenience and certainty to the homeowner, this partnership was a natural fit," said Brian Bair, founder and CEO, Offerpad. "My background as a real estate agent, having sold thousands of homes and participated in countless living room conversations, I know that the consumer desires and deserves the best selling process that works for their individual situation," said Bair. "Offerpad was founded with a purpose to deliver more consumer-centric solutions in real estate – this partnership further supports that mission." How the Partnership Works To leverage the partnership, KW agents will be required to become a Keller Offers Certified iBuyer agent. Once certified, agents are able to submit a cash-offer request via Keller Offers. With a request in hand, Offerpad quickly generates an offer using proprietary, in-house real estate experience and technology. Then, the assured offer routes back to the KW agent, who presents it to their seller. The KW agent will remain the seller's consultant in understanding all their options to move them onward. Should the seller choose to accept the instant-offer path, the KW agent will guide the seller through the process. "Offerpad is an amazing partner, allowing us to quickly scale the convenience and simplicity that's inherent with instant offers," said Ziegler. About Keller Williams Austin, Texas-based Keller Williams, the world's largest real estate technology franchise by agent count, has more than 1,030 offices and 181,000 associates. The franchise is also No. 1 in units and sales volume in the United States. In 2019, Fast Company named Keller Williams the No. 1 "Most Innovative Company" in real estate. In 2015, the company began its evolution into a technology company, now building the real estate platform that agents' buyers and sellers prefer. Since 1983, the company has cultivated an agent-centric, technology-driven and education-based culture that rewards agents as stakeholders. For more information, visit kw.com. About Offerpad Offerpad is revolutionizing the real estate industry by providing an innovative and convenient way to sell or buy a home. Founded in 2015, the leadership team brings decades of real estate experience that collectively has purchased, renovated, and rented or sold more than 100,000 homes. Offerpad is a privately held company, headquartered in Arizona, with markets in Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orlando, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Tampa and Tucson with San Antonio opening soon.

8z Real Estate Launches 8z Offers, a Local iBuyer in Colorado
New Technology Helps Home Sellers Close Deals Fast, Make More Money BOULDER, Colo., April 30, 2019 -- 8z Real Estate, one of the nation's most successful brokerages with 15 offices and over $1 billion in real estate sales in 2018, announced it has launched 8z Offers, a cash instant-offer service for home sellers in the Colorado Front Range region. This includes Colorado Springs, Greater Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins and Greeley. 8z Offers provides the opportunity for homeowners to get a quick cash offer on their home from a trusted local company. Instant Offers removes the uncertainty of selling a home, replacing it with a guaranteed offer and significantly reducing the time it takes to close. National iBuyers have emerged as today's consumer wants convenience, speed and predictability, and iBuyer instant offers have emerged to meet those demands in real estate. Instant offers are designed to get transactions done quickly at competitive, even market-beating, prices. While iBuyers represented only 0.2 percent of home sales nationally in 2018, or some 15,000-plus homes, they are growing exponentially. In Denver, for example, market share is accelerating rapidly — national iBuyer Opendoor has purchased over 100 homes in the Denver market in the last six months. The real estate market in Colorado remains robust, but there are signals that the market is shifting. According to the data provided by market-tracking firm InfoSparks, the median days to contract on a home on the Front Range is 11 days, and the average days to close is 44. On average, Front Range homes are selling at 99.9 percent of list price. The strong Front Range market makes the speed and surety of a sale on the open market comparable to accepting an instant offer from an iBuyer. That said, a significant difference between selling via instant offer and selling on the open market is convenience. The median number of showings before a final offer in Colorado is 11, versus skipping the hassle of home showings completely by working with an iBuyer. Local iBuyers like 8z Offers are uniquely qualified to service home sellers in ways national companies, like Zillow, Offerpad and Opendoor, simply cannot. National iBuyers have rigid program parameters including age of home, type of home, value of home and geographic location. For example, none of the national iBuyers currently make offers on homes in Boulder, Larimer, Weld and El Paso counties. In addition, iBuyers typically will not make offers on homes with values greater than $600,000. This results in less than 50 percent of the homes being eligible for an instant offer. Local iBuyers, like 8z Offers, are laser-focused on local market conditions, allowing them to make fair market offers on more expensive and older homes outside of the national iBuyers' local footprints and parameters. 8z Offers was the clear next step for 8z Real Estate, a brokerage committed to putting the consumer's needs first, as it has helped over 10,000 consumers compare their home-selling options. 8z now buys homes using a multi-million-dollar iBuyer fund, giving it a unique market advantage and allowing it to hold multiple properties at a time. 8z Offers, in only a few months, has made more than 50 offers on Front Range homes, with multiple homes under contract, and its first instant-offer purchase closed in April. "Like the other major iBuyers, 8z Offers is making fair market value offers. Even still, the vast majority of homeowners are choosing to list with an 8z Real Estate agent on the open market in order to maximize their sales price and proceeds they pocket," says Lane Hornung, founder of 8z Real Estate. Galina Allam, a Greeley resident, recently sold her home to 8z Offers: "With an instant offer, you pay for speed and convenience. 8z made the entire experience very easy. Having an agent who explains everything made a big difference. Our 8z agent Cameron was always on our side. We would recommend him to everyone we know. He is helping us find a new home now." In order to best maximize the consumer experience, 8z Offers has partnered with zavvie, the industry-leading instant-offer aggregator. zavvie delivers technology, market-specific data and a seamless consumer experience for their select broker partners around the country. zavvie allows the home seller to begin their experience online and connect with a person who will walk them through all their options, including getting multiple offers from national iBuyers and a local iBuyer – like 8z Offers. By utilizing the zavvie Offer Optimizer, the consumer has an easy-to-navigate, side-by-side comparison of all options, including working with an agent to sell their home on the open market. The zavvie Offer Optimizer is the first online tool that gives home sellers three key insights: what it looks like to sell to a national iBuyer, a local iBuyer and on the open market. "zavvie is the Kayak of Instant Offers," says Stefan Peterson, zavvie co-founder and chief data officer. "It is the leading iBuyer aggregator in the real estate space, delivering market-specific data and adding transparency to the instant-offer process from start to finish for the consumer." "We've been helping clients in Colorado manually sort through the maze of iBuyer offers since they entered our market," said Ryan Carter, president of 8z Real Estate and a veteran Colorado Realtor®. "Most homeowners think all instant offers are the same, but they're not. Most homes are not even eligible for an instant offer. zavvie Offer Optimizer opens the curtain to reveal unique market insights. Consumers get 100 percent transparency, multiple offers on their home and the ability to make the best choice that's right for them," Carter added. zavvie Offer Optimizer also provides a detailed breakdown of the various costs and fees — which differ among iBuyers — as well as the typical timeframe for a sale to be completed. In Denver, the technology behind zavvie Offer Optimizer features calculations based on actual transactional data specific to the Denver market where national iBuyers compete. At 8zoffers.com homeowners can access the zavvie Offer Optimizer by clicking a button and comparing instant offers available in the Colorado Front Range from leading national iBuyers including Opendoor and Zillow Offers, and now leading local iBuyer 8z Offers. About 8z Real Estate 8z Real Estate's mission statement is "Real Estate is broken, we are fixing it," and is committed to putting clients first. Named one of the "Best Companies to Work for" by The Denver Post for five straight years, 8z is one of the most successful real estate brokerages in the nation and the fastest-growing among Colorado's 10 largest brokerages on the Front Range, according to REAL Trends. With 15 offices providing Colorado's Front Range home buyers and sellers with unmatched market data and online tools, 8z generated more than $1 billion in total sales transactions last year. 8z's founder Lane Hornung was named one of Colorado's Most Admired CEOs by the Denver Business Journal in 2018. Find your 8z neighborhood agent at 8z.com. About zavvie zavvie helps home sellers close quickly and pocket maximum cash. zavvie Offer Optimizer brings transparency to the iBuyer process, giving consumers a free, online side-by-side instant offers comparison. Home sellers can use the zavvie Offer Optimizer at no charge and without registration at zavvie.com/offer-optimizer. zavvie partners with trusted local real estate brokerages nationwide who also make instant offers. These local partners include 8z Real Estate in Denver, Colorado Springs and Northern Colorado; McGuire Real Estate in the San Francisco Bay Area, California; Robert Slack in Orlando and Tampa, Florida; BRIX Real Estate in the Twin Cities, Minneapolis-Saint Paul; Path & Post Real Estate in Atlanta, Georgia; Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Winans in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas; and Summa Realty in Portland, Oregon. zavvie Offer Optimizer is available to sellers in 21 major metropolitan markets, including Atlanta, Austin, Birmingham, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Jacksonville, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland, Raleigh-Durham, Riverside, Sacramento, San Antonio, Tampa, Denver and Tucson.

Redfin Launches Concierge Home-Selling Service in Seattle
For a 2% listing fee, Concierge gives home sellers the option to let Redfin take care of deep cleaning, staging and decluttering SEATTLE, Nov. 19, 2018 -- Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage, will now offer Redfin Concierge service to home sellers in the Seattle metro area. With Redfin Concierge, sellers get all the services and benefits of Redfin's home-selling offering, plus Redfin will handle improvements to prepare the home to sell. For a 2 percent listing fee, Redfin Concierge offers: A Comprehensive Plan: Redfin creates a custom home improvement plan based on what the home needs to attract buyers and make the best debut on the market. The plan covers decor, lighting, paint colors, furniture placement and flow, fixtures and curb appeal. Project Management: Redfin sources bids from vetted service providers and schedules and oversees work throughout the entire project. Savings: Redfin pays for deep cleaning, decluttering and staging, all included in the 2 percent listing fee. Or if the home would benefit more from painting, landscaping or other light handiwork projects, the budget could go towards those items instead. "Power is shifting away from sellers in the Seattle market. With homes taking longer to sell and buyers becoming more selective, Redfin Concierge gives sellers peace of mind knowing their home will put its best foot forward," said Karen Krupsaw, Redfin senior vice president of real estate operations. "Determining which projects will yield the biggest return, finding trustworthy vendors, gathering quotes, managing timelines and overseeing work is stressful and time consuming. With Redfin Concierge, you sign off on the plan, give us the keys, and then rest easy with the knowledge that the Redfin experts are taking care of all the details. And with Redfin Concierge, you still pay less than the typical listing commission charged by other brokerages." Redfin first launched Concierge Service in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. in November 2017 and expanded to San Francisco in February 2018. "Last year, the majority of homes in Seattle received multiple offers and sold quickly regardless of condition," said Jessie Culbert, a Redfin agent in Seattle. "That is no longer the case. Sellers recognize they will be more successful by investing in improvements and staging to put their home in the best light possible. As an agent, I always give my clients guidance on how to prepare their home for sale, but Redfin Concierge takes it a step further by handling all of those tasks directly. Redfin Concierge is a valuable and needed service in Seattle and one that I'm excited to be able to offer." Seattle sellers who want to get their home ready for market themselves can save the most money by choosing Redfin's 1 percent listing service. Whether the seller chooses Redfin Concierge or the 1 percent listing-fee service, Redfin provides: An experienced, local listing agent accountable to deliver the best results because Redfin surveys every client and pays agents based on customer satisfaction. A team of support staff who make the process run smoothly. Professional photography as well as professionally-designed and beautifully-produced print brochures. A Redfin 3D Walkthrough tour, letting buyers virtually walk through the home from room to room. Online marketing with premium placement on Redfin.com, the U.S.'s most-visited brokerage website. Email and digital advertising campaigns to reach the right buyers. A personalized Redfin Home Dashboard, so sellers can see exactly what is happening with their home sale at each stage and stay informed about everything Redfin is doing to market their home - all in one place. A thorough pricing analysis, which combines Redfin's proprietary algorithms for estimating the value of a home and the expertise of a local Redfin agent. Open houses, hosted by a Redfin agent, with visitors registered by our own iPad application for immediate follow-up. At either 1 percent or 2 percent, sellers can save thousands by working with a Redfin agent as compared to agents who charge 3 percent listing commissions. The Redfin Concierge 2 percent listing fee is subject to a minimum of $10,000. The budget for Concierge projects varies based on the target list price of the home. Additionally, sellers typically pay a buyer's agent commission. Homeowners who are interested in selling can click here to learn more about Redfin's service and connect with a Redfin agent in their neighborhood. About Redfin Redfin is the next-generation real estate brokerage, combining its own full-service agents with modern technology to redefine real estate in the consumer's favor. Founded by software engineers, Redfin has the country's #1 brokerage website and offers a host of online tools to consumers, including theRedfin Estimate, the automated home-value estimate with the industry's lowest published error rate for listed homes. Homebuyers and sellers enjoy a full-service, technology-powered experience from Redfin real estate agents, while saving thousands in commissions. Redfin serves more than 80 major metro areas across the U.S. The company has closed more than $60 billion in home sales.

Redfin Launches Owner Estimate to Give Homeowners More Control in Assessing Their Home's Value
Estimate is Calculated Using Both Machine-Learning Technology and Homeowner Input SEATTLE, Sept. 26, 2018 -- Redfin, the next-generation real estate brokerage, today announced the launch of the Redfin Owner Estimate. The Owner Estimate is a tool for homeowners to create an estimate for their home's value that is based on their own knowledge about their property. The Owner Estimate uses the same core machine-learning engine that powers the Redfin Estimate and invites homeowners to provide input, resulting in an even more accurate estimate of a home's value. "The Redfin Estimate is the most accurate online estimate for on-market homes, but no amount of cloud-computing power can replace a homeowner's firsthand knowledge about their own home and neighborhood," said Matt Lerner, Redfin's senior vice president of product and design. "By combining the best of both human insight and machine learning, the Redfin Owner Estimate gives homeowners more say in determining their home's estimated value." An Owner Estimate can be created by the homeowner of any off-market or recently sold home. To create an Owner Estimate, the homeowner goes through a step-by-step process to update home facts and provide input on completed renovations, such as whether the homeowner has added any bedrooms or bathrooms. The homeowner then selects at least five comparable homes from a list of 25 recently sold homes in the area. Redfin uses these selections to calculate the Owner Estimate. Once created, the homeowner can keep the Owner Estimate private or choose to post it publicly above the Redfin Estimate on their home's details page on Redfin.com. "One of the most frequent requests we get from homeowners is to be able to provide their own input and additional information that could impact the estimated market value of their home," said Karen Krupsaw, senior vice president of real estate operations who oversees the home-selling business at Redfin. "The Redfin Owner Estimate puts the power of our proven machine-learning algorithm into the hands of consumers, so they can have a more accurate picture of their home's value whether they are preparing to sell or simply want a better understanding of their equity." A comprehensive, independent study by SSRS found that the Redfin Estimate was the most accurate online estimate for on-market homes among estimates from leading providers of public home-value estimates. To read more about the Redfin Owner Estimate, visit: https://www.redfin.com/how-owner-estimate-works About Redfin Redfin is the next-generation real estate brokerage, combining its own full-service agents with modern technology to redefine real estate in the consumer's favor. Founded by software engineers, Redfin has the country's #1 brokerage website and offers a host of online tools to consumers, including the Redfin Estimate, the automated home-value estimate with the industry's lowest published error rate for listed homes. Homebuyers and sellers enjoy a full-service, technology-powered experience from Redfin real estate agents, while saving thousands in commissions. Redfin serves more than 80 major metro areas across the U.S. The company has closed more than $60 billion in home sales.

Terradatum Partners with Voiceter Pro in Real Estate Conversational Search
Partnership blends voice search with real-time data for the real estate industry. Overland Park, KS -- Terradatum has announced a new partnership with best-in-class Voiceter Pro to provide real-time analytics in conversational search, turning popular products like Amazon Echo and Google Assistant into valuable, interactive tools for the real estate industry. "Voice response is an exploding new channel for content delivery," says Terradatum CEO, Mark Spraetz. "Terradatum seeks out best-in-class technology partners, and we believe the Voiceter Pro platform will enable us to bring hyperlocal real estate metrics to consumers and open up new lead generating services for our clients." With Voiceter Pro, consumer voice searches for real estate content can be leveraged to build new relationships and serve as potential leads. The tool can be used in countless ways for brokers and their agents as well, including showcasing features of open houses and more. "We are thrilled to be partnering with Terradatum to enhance our branded voice skills and increase their value to our clients. Consumers want to know about housing market conditions where they are selling and buying. By providing this information, we're creating a destination skill for our clients. Consumers will keep coming back to get the latest information," adds Miguel Berger, CEO of Voiceter Pro. Terradatum is an industry leader in real estate market analytics. Aggregating millions of data elements drawn nationally from MLS and third party sources over many years, analytics derived from its services provide clarity and vital insights to real estate professionals. These insights enable better forecasting, compensation modeling, and market performance analysis. Learn more at www.terradatum.com. Voiceter Pro is the conversational search company that will bring companies and consumers together through meaningful conversations with Amazon's Alexa and Google Home. Starting with its flagship product, the Real Estate Skill for Amazon's Alexa-powered devices, Voiceter will revolutionize AI-assisted searches in all markets. With millions of Amazon Echoes and Google Homes being sold, we know consumers want smarter homes and smarter ways to find products—by asking for what they want. Visit www.voiceterpro.com for more.

Realogy Announces Agreement with Artificial Intelligence Real Estate Technology Company, OJO Labs
Leading provider of residential real estate services to provide innovative AI-powered virtual assistant to serve agents MADISON, N.J. and AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 7, 2017 -- Realogy Holdings Corp. has entered into an agreement with OJO Labs, Inc. to provide its leading-edge, machine-powered assistant known as "OJO" to real estate sales agents across select markets affiliated with Realogy's renowned consumer brands, which include Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Corcoran®, ERA®, Sotheby's International Realty®. OJO, a conversational AI-powered assistant, uses mobile messaging and innovative web experiences to redefine how consumers access personalized information throughout their home transaction process. OJO focuses on lifestyle, neighborhood and home preferences to deliver more effective, customized information. Consumers will have competitive marketplace advantages through proactive OJO insights and immediate intelligent responses. OJO nurtures the communication with the consumer through the research process until the consumer is ready to be in direct communication with an agent. Delivering the highest-quality leads to sales agents enables them to focus their time on buyers and sellers who are more likely to transact. Participating brokerages from the Realogy Franchise Group and NRT will be determined in the next several months as the companies move from the planning phase to execution. "We are committed to a strategy of leveraging the power of Realogy to make our affiliated sales agents more productive and their businesses stronger," said John Peyton, president and chief executive officer of the Realogy Franchise Group. "We are excited to get OJO and this innovative technology into the hands of our affiliated agents. We hope the results of the program will support our belief that an AI assistant could lead to increased agent productivity and higher conversion rates for online leads. This is just one of many new concepts we plan to learn from in the months ahead." "In the discovery phase of the home buying and selling process, consumers often are not ready to speak to someone yet and don't want to be sold by third parties looking to inundate the client as a lead," said John Berkowitz, co-founder of OJO Labs. "OJO helps consumers navigate the early processes of buying or selling in the most effective way." OJO Labs engineered a patent-pending technology to enhance the home decision process by creating a highly personalized, consumer-centric experience through the fusion of machine and human intelligence. "When we connect consumers with Realogy's affiliated agents we will be delivering a more engaged, informed and ready client," added Berkowitz. "Consistently communicating with, and nurturing home buyers and sellers as they explore the decision-making process gives them the comfort and privacy that will ultimately deepen the connection to the agent." "In determining who we brought this powerful technology to market with, it was very important to us that we found a company deeply committed to its affiliated agents and to working with business partners who are truly interested in innovation. It is clear there is an extremely impressive team at Realogy that is laser-focused on pushing the industry forward and creating meaningful value," noted David Rubin, co-founder of OJO Labs. "Even though we are an AI company we are still in the business of people. Partnership and values are of the highest importance to us, and we have found the executives at Realogy, along with their brands, to be committed to innovation, collaboration and a better future for the real estate industry." Beyond its new relationship with OJO, Realogy continues to move ahead with its strong focus on technology and innovation. The Company will host the 5th annual Realogy FWD Innovation Summit tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 at the Microsoft Technology Center in New York City. Fifteen tech start-up companies have been selected to compete for the right to be named the most innovative technology product or service designed for the real estate industry. The Realogy FWD event will be livestreamed on Facebook Live beginning at 10 a.m. eastern time. About OJO Labs, Inc. OJO Labs is on a mission to fundamentally improve the way people make their most important decisions through the fusion of machine and human intelligence. The company developed a unique, AI-based technology that can conduct text conversations with consumers at scale. By combining natural language understanding with data and personalization, the product allows for consumers to deeply engage in a purchase process prior to interacting with a salesperson. OJO Labs is backed by the two most active VC firms in Texas and was recently recognized as an Austin A-List and 50 On Fire winner. The OJO team has decades of combined experience scaling businesses together and has deep experience in engineering, data science, product development and operations. About Realogy Holdings Corp. Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY) is a global leader in residential real estate franchising and brokerage with many of the best-known industry brands including Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial®, Corcoran®, ERA®, Sotheby's International Realty® and ZipRealty®. Collectively, Realogy's franchise system members operate approximately 14,250 offices with more than 281,000 independent sales agents conducting business in 114 countries and territories around the world. NRT LLC, Realogy's company-owned real estate brokerage, is the largest residential brokerage company in the United States, operates under several of Realogy's brands and also provides related residential real estate services. Realogy also owns Cartus, a prominent worldwide provider of relocation services to corporate and affinity clients, Title Resource Group (TRG), a leading provider of title, settlement and underwriting services, and ZapLabs LLC, its innovation and technology development subsidiary. Realogy is headquartered in Madison, New Jersey.

Keller Williams Unveils New Product Strategy, Technology Roadmap and Vision
AUSTIN, TEXAS Feb. 15, 2017 — Keller Williams, the world's largest real estate franchise by agent count, unveiled its latest solutions in front of more than 15,000 real estate agents in Las Vegas at the franchises' annual Family Reunion conference. Josh Team, chief innovation officer, Jonathan Berkowitz, chief strategy and product officer, and Steve Peterschmidt, chief technology officer, co-presented on Keller Williams' product strategy and roadmap. "World-class technology companies do not outsource their technology roadmap or their vision," said Team. "It's imperative that we control our destiny, and that we create the real estate platform that agents and consumers choose to use." Keller Williams announced its product strategy core values: Technology worth building provides beautiful, uncomplicated experiences. Technology built specifically for real estate industry will outperform technology built for masses. Real estate-focused technology will be smart; the more agents use it, the more it accomplishes. "Our goal is to dramatically simplify the technology experience agents and their consumers have with Keller Williams, enabling us to create the world's simplest and most personalized discovery, transaction and ownership experience in residential real estate," said Berkowitz. With that goal in mind, the franchise unveiled The Keller Cloud, positioned as the industry's simplest and smartest platform for agents to learn and earn. With consumer facing elements embedded, The Keller Cloud will provide a fully integrated experience to run a business. The Keller Cloud provides agents with an integrated platform to learn and earn. It will: Simplify the day-to-day experience agents have running their business, from generating leads, through managing transactions to home ownership. Use the best practices in the forthcoming The Millionaire Real Estate Agent second edition to transform the traditional CRM into a customer experience solution Provide a fully integrated referral solution for KW agents to send, receive and track referrals. Integrate Keller Williams' artificial intelligence (AI) solution to provide both agents and their clients with real estate specific AI assistance for discovering and transacting homes. Enable the expansion of the agent's circle of influence through smart, automated social media marketing, monitored and optimized in real time. Grant access to industry-leading training materials from Keller Williams University and a rich library of agent generated content. Agents in attendance previewed The Keller Cloud experience in the Family Reunion exhibition hall. "We are revolutionizing the solutions agents, like you, use to manage your business and achieve your goals," said Peterschmidt. "Remember this is technology happening with you, not to you. So get involved." About Keller Williams Realty, Inc.Austin, Texas-based Keller Williams Realty, Inc. is the largest real estate franchise by agent count in the world with more than 800 offices and 154,000 associates across the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. In 2017, Training magazine named Keller Williams the No. 1 training organization across all industries worldwide. Since 1983, Keller Williams has grown exponentially and continues to cultivate an agent-centric, education-based, technology-driven culture that rewards agents as stakeholders. The company also provides specialized agents in luxury homes, commercial and farm and ranch properties. For more information, visit kw.com.

Black Knight Financial Services Introduces Tax for Loan Estimation to Help Lenders and Real Estate Professionals Quickly and Accurately Estimate Property Taxes
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 16, 2016 -- The Data & Analytics division of Black Knight Financial Services, Inc. today announced the introduction of Tax for Loan Estimation (TLE), a new solution that helps lenders and real estate professionals quickly and accurately estimate property taxes during the residential real estate loan application process. TLE provides an immediate tax estimate and features nationwide coverage. In addition, the solution supports lender compliance with property tax tolerance rules for good faith loan estimates under TRID. TLE, which can be tailored to meet a user's specific needs and delivers most estimates in real time, also provides tax bill values for new construction homes, saving lenders time by eliminating the need to review complicated builder reports. The information provided by TLE includes property address, parcel number, current tax bill data, assessment data, escrow to collect at closing and estimated tax bill amounts. "Black Knight is pleased to provide this tool to help our clients solve complex problems related to tax estimation," said Kevin Coop, president of the Black Knight Data & Analytics division. "We understand that instant responses are valuable when making business decisions, and we also realize the challenges associated with estimating taxes on new construction homes. When developing the solution, we worked closely with clients to create a tax estimation product that delivers a positive user experience." TLE results are provided through Black Knight's LoanSphere Exchange, a Web-based technology that enables lenders and service providers to do business electronically through a secure, standards-based platform. Later this year, clients will be able to access TLE directly through Black Knight's LoanSphere Empower, a comprehensive loan origination system that supports originations of first mortgages and home equity loans, and is used by lenders to manage retail, wholesale and consumer direct channels. Results from TLE can also be delivered in XML format – batch or bulk – or through the PropertyTaxDirect.com website. About LoanSphereLoanSphere is Black Knight's premier, end-to-end platform of integrated technology, data and analytics supporting the entire mortgage and home equity loan lifecycle – from origination to servicing to default. The platform delivers business process automation, workflow, rules and integrated data throughout the loan process, providing a better user experience, cost savings and support for changing regulatory requirements. By integrating lending functions and data, Black Knight's LoanSphere helps lenders and servicers reduce risk, improve efficiency and drive financial performance. About Black Knight Financial Services, Inc.Black Knight Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: BKFS), a Fidelity National Financial (NYSE:FNF) company, is a leading provider of integrated technology, data and analytics solutions that facilitate and automate many of the business processes across the mortgage lifecycle. Black Knight Financial Services is committed to being a premier business partner that lenders and servicers rely on to achieve their strategic goals, realize greater success and better serve their customers by delivering best-in-class technology, services and insight with a relentless commitment to excellence, innovation, integrity and leadership. For more information on Black Knight Financial Services, please visit www.bkfs.com.

Realtors® Help CFPB Director Cordray Unveil New Know Before You Owe Online Tools
  WASHINGTON (September 17, 2015) — Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray today joined National Association of Realtors® 2015 First Vice President-Elect Elizabeth Mendenhall to highlight the agency's Know Before You Owe initiative in advance of upcoming changes to the mortgage closing process. At the event, the CFPB rolled out a set of online tools to help consumers get better acquainted with what the Know Before You Owe initiative means for them. As part of this initiative, the Truth in Lending Act - Real Estate Settlement and Procedures Act Integrated Disclosure rule, or TRID, will integrate existing closing disclosures with new requirements from the Dodd-Frank Act. The new tools released today are intended to improve consumers understanding of the mortgage process, aid in comparison shopping and help prevent surprises at the closing table. Rule changes associated with Know Before You Owe go into effect October 3. "Realtors® play an important role in keeping consumers educated about changes in the home buying process, and that includes rules related to the Know Before You Owe initiative," said Mendenhall. "The journey to homeownership begins with Realtors®, and CFPB's new online tools are a great resource for agents to help clients shop for a mortgage and prepare for the changes coming their way." The CFPB's online tools are directed at consumers who may still be unaware of the Know Before You Owe initiative. "Our new mortgage forms reduce the information gap between lenders and consumers, shedding light on a process that often feels like a mystery," said Cordray. "It is time consumers have more power in the mortgage process, and our new forms and online tools will help make that a reality." The toolkit offers a guide to the new mortgage closing forms, a closing factsheet, a disclosure timeline and educational videos to assist consumers. Realtors® across the country have worked through the summer to educate themselves on rule changes related to Know Before You Owe so they can continue providing expert advice to clients when the new rules go into effect. The event also featured a panel of industry experts, including Patricia McClung, CFPB assistant director for Mortgage Markets; Nick D'Ambrosia, senior vice president and managing broker at Long & Foster Real Estate; Joe Gormley, assistant vice president, regulatory counsel at the Independent Community Bankers Association; and attorney Andrew Pizor, National Consumer Law Center. NAR has worked closely with the CFPB to address Realtor® concerns related to Know Before You Owe rule changes. In May, NAR President Chris Polychron testified before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee that a proposed August 1 TRID implementation date presented a challenge to the industry during the busy summer buying and selling season. The CFPB later moved implementation to October 3, in recognition of those challenges. The CFPB also responded to concerns from NAR and others in the industry by announcing it would be "sensitive" to companies making a good-faith effort to comply with the new rules. When the new rule goes into effect, Realtors® and their clients will encounter new forms and procedures at the closing table. "NAR is pleased that CFPB Director Richard Cordray could join us for this important event," said Mendenhall. "CFPB's cooperation is important to ensuring Realtors® have what they need to educate clients on what's ahead. We look forward to working with CFPB in the months ahead to ensure Realtor® concerns are considered throughout implementation and thank them for their continued attention to our issues." The National Association of Realtors®, "The Voice for Real Estate," is America's largest trade association, representing over 1.1 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. Video: CFPB Director Richard Cordray's Remarks Video: Elizabeth Mendenhall's Interview with Richard Cordray

Midwest Real Estate Data's Hunger for Innovative Technology Is No Game
LISLE, IL--(Mar 22, 2012) - Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED), the Chicagoland multiple listing service, announced that Chris Lambrou, MRED Director of Special Projects, has been named a finalist in two categories of the SearchCIO-Midmarket.com (SearchCIO) 2012 Information Technology Leadership Awards. SearchCIO is the premier source for midmarket-specific technology resources designed to help IT leaders keep pace with the ever-changing demands of managing IT at fast-growing midsized enterprises. SearchCIO's 2012 IT Leadership Awards recognize the most innovative CIOs. They received almost 500 nominations from across the country, which have been whittled down to 13 finalists. Nominees have been awarded points on a scale of 1 to 10 for cultural innovation, technological advancement, business harmonization, green IT and customer experience. Winners will be announced in April. Mr. Lambrou has been named a finalist in: (1) Customer Experience/Integration category, which is given to a leader who has made strides in building customer relationships and enhancing the experience of the external customer; and (2) in the Outstanding Midmarket IT Leader of the Year Award, which is given to a professional whose excellent leadership qualities demonstrate achievement on many levels, including several if not all of the award categories, and who made a substantial business impact to a business or industry. Mr. Lambrou was recognized for his contribution to the customer via real estate technology applications that assist in Fannie Mae short sale situations using MRED's Short Sale Assistance Desk. He has also developed a popular social media app called the Share My Listings widget that provides MRED real estate professionals the ability to easily market themselves and establish relationships on the social web. The Short Sale Assistance Desk has been utilized in over 200 short sale transactions nationally. Over 130,000 consumers have viewed reports generated by the Share My Listings widget. "Any awards MRED receives are considered team awards by our staff members," said Lambrou. "It is great to see our efforts being recognized by the IT community at SearchCIO. The customer experience is an intricate part of my DNA and what we strive so hard for here at MRED. I'm honored and proud for my teammates and our leadership as we continue to work on the perfect marriage of technology helping people." "We are very proud of the high quality staff we have at MRED," said MRED CEO Russ Bergeron. "Chris's recognition is well deserved and fits with our mission at MRED to provide the best and most innovative technology to our customers." About MRED Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) is the real estate data aggregator and distributor providing the Chicagoland multiple listing service (MLS) to nearly 8,000 real estate offices and 40,000 real estate professionals, including brokers, agents and appraisers. MRED has expanded well into the "collar" counties surrounding Chicagoland, and its property information encompasses northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin and northwest Indiana.

Want to Create Videos, But Don't Have the Hardware?
No video camera? No problem! Create original videos with your own photos, clips or just an idea More than 35 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute, and with the motto of "Broadcast Yourself", it's hard to believe that anyone is left out of the YouTube experience. But the truth is, sites like YouTube do largely leave out people who don't have a video camera. That's changing with the beta launch of youtube.com/create, where anyone can use video creation sites Xtranormal, Stupeflix and GoAnimate to make personal videos or animations and post them directly to YouTube. Create original animations Creating animation can be pretty hard and often requires expensive software, but GoAnimate and Xtranormal Movie Maker let you create animated videos with just a text storyline. In minutes, you can make two bears discuss fiction-writing, or create your own cooking show parody. Use your own photos, clips and music to create dynamic videos Stupeflix lets you pull together your own images, clips and even maps into a dynamic video slideshow. You can tell a personal story or even make a jazzy promo for your craft company. Start creating! So give it a test drive. Here are some ideas: Create an educational video Reenact a scene from your favorite movie or play Create a digital 2010 year book, or a 2011 graduation video This is still early and we look forward to adding more sites, so check them out and give us some feedback in the comments section below. We look forward to seeing what you come up with! Stanley Wang, Software Engineer, recently watched "First Test on This...GoAnimate App on YouTube" and Shenaz Zack, Product Manager, recently watched "IT'S FRIDAY! (v2)" (created using Xtranormal Movie Maker) To try these out for yourself, visit www.youtube.com/create and click on each title to learn more, watch a tutorial and see video examples. You can make an original creation in minutes--and it's free (though some sites have premium services which you can access from their sites directly).

HomeGain Inducts 15 New Members Into Commissions Based Awards Clubs
Emeryville, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) March 01, 2011- HomeGain, a leading website that connects REALTORS® with home buyers and sellers, today announced that its commissions based award clubs for its AgentEvaluator® product has grown to include 983 HomeGain members. "We are excited to add an additional 15 HomeGain members to our commissions based award clubs," stated Louis Cammarosano, General Manager at HomeGain. "HomeGain is proud to help home buyers and sellers consistently find quality real estate agents to assist them with their real estate needs." Since December 2010, HomeGain has inducted the following real estate club members: Five new HomeGain Platinum Club members (totaling 382 members who have earned $125,000 or more) Three new HomeGain Gold Club members (totaling 307 members who have earned $75,000 or more) Seven new HomeGain Silver Club members (totaling 273 members who have earned $50,000 or more) There are currently 26 members in the HomeGain Diamond Club (agents who have earned $500,000 or more in gross commissions) and two members in the HomeGain Million Dollar Club. AgentEvaluator® is an online marketing program for real estate agents who are looking to connect with home buyers and sellers. About HomeGain HomeGain is a leading provider of online marketing solutions that connect real estate agents and brokers with home buyers and sellers. HomeGain offers free services to find and compare real estate agents, research home values, and view homes for sale. Since 1999 REALTORS® have used HomeGain's real estate marketing programs to connect with consumers, promote their services and grow their business. HomeGain.com has been a top visited real estate website since 1999. HomeGain is your real estate connection.  

New Webinar from Secrets of Top Selling Agents!
Secrets of Top Selling Agents says: Real estate professionals in the U.S. spend millions of marketing dollars each year to get to that all-important initial meeting with prospects. Are you making the most of each presentation and real estate proposal? Your success as a real estate professional depends on how well you present yourself and your value to prospects. The web and social media channels are powerful tools, but there's no better opportunity to turn prospects into sales than in-person meetings. Join real estate coach Dave Beson in this special 45-minute program as he delivers Seven Secrets for More Sales. Better presentation skills mean more clients, more sales and more income for you in 2011! Register TODAY! About Dave Dave Beson knows real estate, and real estate knows him. He was a real estate salesperson, training director, and manager. His speaking has taken him to 50 states, plus Mexico, Canada, the Virgin Islands, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Ireland, and across Europe. He has also been a featured speaker at the National Association of Realtors convention for 33 years. Additionally, Dave is a former senior instructor for five CRS courses as presented by the Residential Sales Council of RNMI. He is the author of numerous books, periodicals, and articles for real estate professionals. He has created the LetterWriter client follow-up systems and the LIFE SUCCESS COACHING PROGRAM which have nearly 12,000 users across the world. If you would like to register for this free webinar, please click here.  

EXIT Realty Corp. International Names VScreen as Video Provider
ORLANDO—Oct. 11, 2010– EXIT Realty Corp. International has chosen Orlando-based VScreen, Inc. as its Preferred Video Provider for corporate online marketing. EXIT Realty Founder and CEO, Steve Morris, cited VScreen's quality of content, production, and experience in the real estate industry as key factors that led to the decision. VScreen will be providing EXIT Realty's corporate and branch offices with customized video production and technology, along with consumer focused syndicated videos, for their website and social media applications. Since over half of all Internet activity is now video based, Morris said partnering with VScreen was a logical and practical way to drive up website traffic and expand corporate branding. Incorporating VScreen video into EXIT Realty's corporate web strategy coincides with the launch of a new website including a comprehensive lifestyle listings search. EXIT Realty currently operates over 1,200 offices in the US and Canada, with over 30,000 agents and brokers. VScreen's co-founder Stephen Schweickart welcomed EXIT Realty to the growing number of real estate firms relying on the Florida corporation to provide both syndicated and custom video production for their online marketing. For more information, contact Susan Harrison, SVP Corporate Communications at EXIT Realty Corp. at [email protected], or VScreen's Amie Jonsson at [email protected]. About VScreen: VScreen is a leading Internet video strategy firm and cutting-edge production studio, offering turnkey video solutions for companies looking for the latest in syndicated consumer video content, custom video production and video technology. Specializing in vertical markets such as real estate, health care, and insurance, VScreen is the trusted video source for the most reputable national brands within their respective industry. About EXIT Realty: EXIT Realty is a proven real estate business model that supplies multiple sources of income - for agents, security, stability and direction; for agents' families, security in the form of beneficiary and retirement residuals. In addition, EXIT's top-producing trainers offer the industry's best hands-on, interactive real estate sales training at all levels, including regional, franchise, sales and administration. A portion of every transaction fee collected by EXIT International is applied to its charitable fund and to-date, $1.68 Million has been pledged to Habitat for Humanity in both Canada and the U.S. Please visit www.exitrealty.com for more information.

Canadian Mortgage Rates are About to Get Even Lower! Ratehub.ca
(PRWEB) September 10, 2010 -- The migration of mortgages to the web is the latest phase in the evolution of mortgage services. Traditionally, Canadian homeowners obtained mortgages through their banks at relatively non-competitive rates. Independent mortgage brokers then entered the market—with volume discounts, and the ability to shop multiple brokers and lenders, independent brokers were able to offer more competitive rates than the financial institutions. Mortgage brokers now serve 39% of the Canadian market, up 12% from 2006. “We take the industry one step further,” says Alyssa Richard, the 25-year-old entrepreneur behind RateHub.ca, who pitched the idea of online mortgage shopping from Hawaii, via Skype, to angel investors back home. She continues: “We compare brokers against lenders and brokers against brokers to find the lowest mortgage rate. Success to RateHub.ca means seeing Canada mortgage rates drop.” Since launching three weeks ago, Ratehub.ca has already intensified competition among, mortgage brokers in Canada. Variable rates, for example, have dropped as low as 2.20 percent* in as many weeks. Brokers are scrambling to capture the volume of business the Web has to offer by posting the lowest rates, and customers enjoy this completely transparent process from their personal computers. The rates, in effect, now come to them. RateHub.ca connects Canadians with the lowest mortgage rates by comparing the top brokers and lenders in the market. Brokers who have joined think of the website as a chance to outsource their online marketing campaigns. They know how important social media and search engine marketing is but find servicing clients requires their full concentration. Displaying their rates on RateHub.ca gives mortgage brokers access to the almost 90% of first time home buyers who research mortgages on the internet, while saving them the hassle of online marketing. Richard, formerly a management consultant with Bain & Company, intends to capitalize on the millions of online mortgage queries each month. Mortgage shopping can be an intimidating experience for many Canadians. As home buyers look to the Web for more home financing options, mortgage rates will continue to fall. Independent brokers are hoping for a windfall.

RETechnology.com Partners with Six Nationwide MLSs
ARROYO GRANDE, CA - June 24, 2010- RETechnology.com today announced a partnership agreement with six nationwide MLSs to provide agents and brokers direct access to the company’s comprehensive real estate technology website where they can find insights on new products, emerging trends and breaking news.  MLSs continually seek new ways to increase member satisfaction and loyalty.  RETechnology.com, the most comprehensive technology information solution available, is helping establish MLSs as an even more valuable technology resource.  Through this new tool MLSs are empowering agents to make better technology decisions to grow their business.  They help brokers determine which technologies and strategies best meet the needs of their respective businesses. MLS Help Desks previously encumbered with requests for technology suggestions are fielding research concerns directly to RETechnology.com.  “MLSs have always struggled with how best to introduce various products and services to their large, geographically dispersed customer base,” says Russ Bergeron, CEO of Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED).  “With RETechnology.com our plan is to let our customers review, evaluate and compare products on their own time and on their own schedule, reducing the amount of time that we or the product vendor needs to spend in the sales process. Our staff will be able to direct callers to RETechnology.com for more detailed answers to their product related questions.” Agents and brokers now have direct access to over 1,000 product descriptions, 500 vendors and 2,000 articles and product reviews through their internal MLS system. “RETechnology.com is the most relevant way to research technology in our industry. You get more specific information here than you ever would by searching Google or Yahoo, where the results may or may not be what you are looking for and will most likely be biased.  As a trainer at MRED, I am always looking for the newest tools and technologies, RETechnology.com is exactly what this industry has needed.  It is objective and comprehensive.  You can search and compare any product.  I highly recommend RETechnology.com at every one of my training sessions; for real estate, this site has everything you could need to help you grow your business,” says Jerry Hoffman, a top producing agent for Keller Williams. Agents and brokers are provided access to this information free to them by MLS partners including: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED), Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS), MLSListings, Inc., Intermountain MLS (IMLS), Heartland MLS (HMLS), and My Florida Regional MLS (MFRMLS). As a result, RETechnology.com is now available to MLSs as a free member benefit to over 20% of all REALTORS across the U.S., making it the largest resource directory of its type in real estate.   "RETechnology.com is a tremendous tool designed to help our agents navigate through understanding available technology products and how they can help grow their business.  Technology in the past has been an intimidating issue and our agents and brokers did not know where to start. RETechnology.com makes it simple by providing a ’one stop shop‘ where agents and brokers can find the right technology tools to help them sell more real estate.  We are very pleased to partner with RETechnology.com to provide this excellent resource to help our members get the most out of their technology purchases, right from our MLS system home page," says Merri Jo Cowen, CEO of MFRMLS. “We are thrilled to be able to help MLSs become an even more valuable technology partner to their members. RETechnology.com has been designed with the goals and needs of both real estate professionals as well as the MLSs who serve them.  Collaboration with other likeminded MLSs will support the goal of providing agents and brokers with the best possible resource for technology information,” says Victor Lund, CEO of RE Technology, Inc.   Additional MLSs are currently in the process of understanding the new role that they will play in meeting the strong demand of their subscribers to access clear and concise product information. These MLS organizations are graduating beyond simple link beds to the modern experience that consumers find today on sites like Amazon and CNET. About RE Technology, Inc. RE Technology, Inc. offers the most comprehensive real estate technology website, reaching hundreds of thousands of real estate agents.  By embedding directly into MLS Systems across North America, RETechnology.com makes it easy for agents to access clear product descriptions, objective product reviews, and stay current with technology trends. Providing a rich assortment of tutorials, how-to’s and technology training articles, RETechnology.com helps agents understand the benefit technology can bring to drive business, and how to strategically implement them.  RETechnology.com is colored with user ratings and comments, creating a rich community of product feedback and user-driven endorsements.  

Tungle Expands Executive Team
Montreal, Canada—Feb. 3, 2010 Tungle Corp., the company that is pioneering the online scheduling industry, today announced the expansion of its management team with the appointments of Jonathan Levitt as vice president of Marketing, and Richard Zeidel as vice president of Alliances. With 30 percent month-to-month growth in the user base and the number of meetings scheduled using the Tungle.me scheduling application growing exponentially, these appointments will be responsible for driving even more aggressive growth in 2010. “Since we launched Tungle.me last year, we have focused our efforts on creating a product that solves a true market need while delivering a superior user experience,” said Marc Gingras, chief executive officer and founder of Tungle Corp. “2010 is the year where Tungle will become a household name with business professionals around the world. Jonathan and Richard will play a crucial role in making this happen.” Levitt brings more than 15 years of experience specializing in helping diverse brands better understand their audiences and leverage technology and data to build better customer experiences and create brand equity. He has counselled firms of all sizes, including leading global players such as Bank of America, Verizon, Dell, Proctor & Gamble, Ford and Reebok. As a proponent of conversation marketing, Levitt is a prolific and sought-after speaker, blogger and writer who has been featured in several industry publications including 1to1Magazine, ClickZ, DM News and MediaPost. Jonathan Levitt on Linkedin > Zeidel, a digital marketer and agent of change for more than 15 years, is a seasoned sales executive who has strategized with Fortune 500 organizations to design high-impact, measurable digital campaigns. Zeidel brings to Tungle a deep understanding of how to leverage technology to meet client objectives, as well as his experience working with well established brands including The New York Times, The Economist, CBS, NBC and Fox Digital. Richard Zeidel on LinkedIn > Tungle’s free Tungle.me scheduling application makes it easy for professionals to schedule meetings across organizations, calendar systems and time zones by eliminating costly double bookings and the endless back and forth of finding a time to meet. As a result, Tungle.me drastically improves productivity and efficiency. The company released general availability of Tungle in April 2009 and has since released its flagship feature Tungle.me personal scheduling page as well as an iPhone application and Lotus Notes integration. 2009 also saw the announcement of key partnerships including Xing, Ning and IBM. About Tungle: Tungle Corp.’s Tungle.me makes scheduling meetings easy—across organizations, calendar systems and time zones—by eliminating the multiple emails, phone calls and double bookings that typically come with finding a time to meet. Tungle.me synchronizes with leading online calendar systems including Outlook, Google Calendar, Apple iCal, Entourage for Mac, and Lotus Notes (Beta), and does not require visitors to sign in or register to schedule meetings. Tungle.me supports scheduling meetings on-the-go with Tungle.me for iPhone, which is available for free download in the App Store. Founded in 2006, the Montreal based company is venture-backed by investors Commonwealth Capital Ventures, JLA Ventures, and Desjardins Venture Capital. Media & Industry Analysts Contact: Erin Lariviere, for Tungle [email protected] +1-514-678-9181 x.220

iseedocs™ Goes Live on Major U.S. Carrier Network with Remoba Email Service
TORONTO and SANTA CLARA, CA, Jan. 5 /CNW/ - iseemedia, Inc. (TSX-V: IEE), a leading provider of technology and services that allow mobile phones to be experienced like desktop devices today announced that it has begun commercial deployment of iseedocs™ on the T-Mobile Network in the U.S. with Remoba. iseedocs enables instant attachment viewing and navigation without having to download content. Handsets provide access to enterprise email, calendar and contacts. The combined offering is now being rolled out to T-Mobile customers as a choice download with affordable email data plans. "As more people travel and work from multiple locations, mobile phones must perform more complex tasks and access email with sizeable attachments," said Anthony DeCristofaro, President and CEO, iseemedia. "iseedocs is the ideal solution to perform this task on mobile phones. We are excited to be working with Remoba to deliver a complete PC experience on T-Mobile sidekick handsets." Unlike most email attachment handlers, iseedocs delivers a document index which is also the document management system. All pages, images and graphs are accessible on demand. Unlike other attachment viewers, iseedocs does not download the document to the mobile device, but streams pages as they are requested. The user can also zoom and pan the document, providing a higher degree of information than is normally available on mobile devices. Using a Smart Adaptation Engine, iseedocs maintains virtually all document formatting and content. So if a chart embedded in the Word document is too small to see, the user can zoom in to view more detail. If a 30-page document is being viewed, and the reader needs to view page 21, they can access the page directly through a table of contents or page thumbnail navigation. "We provide the Smartphone alternative for consumers and business users without the costly data plans, proprietary devices and IT infrastructure modifications," said Guru Thalapaneni, President and CEO of Remoba. "iseemedia serves as the perfect complement so users can readily manage their everyday activities directly from their mobile phones. More importantly, we help network operators to control their bandwidth costs while allowing them to offer new services on mass market devices. We look forward to expanding our efforts with T-Mobile as we make steady progress with this launch." The mobile phone application allows users to access business on their mobile phones. It can securely access email stored on servers and perform almost all the functions through the mobile phone just the way one would do from a home or office computer. The application can be downloaded to the phone like any ring tone or game, and setup by entering username and password. About Remoba: Remoba is a leading developer of high-value, and affordable mobile phone software that makes "Every Phone a Smart Phone." Remoba provides Wireless Access to Email, Contacts, and Calendar from the Desktop, Corporate Server, or Hosted Server on most Cell Phones. Remoba is based in Hayward, CA, with a development center in Bangalore, India. For more information please visit www.remoba.com. About iseemedia: iseemedia, Inc., is a software development company focused on the commercialization of a Service Delivery Platform (iseemail™) for delivering Blackberry-like email services to the mass market and an advanced Content Delivery Platform (iseedocs™) for rich media adaptation and extremely cost-efficient delivery to mobile devices. The Company maintains a broad portfolio of issued and pending patents that support authoring, streaming and interactive viewing. iseemedia is publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange (Symbol: IEE). Forward-Looking Statements: This news release includes certain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations, which involve risks and uncertainties associated with iseemedia's business and the environment in which the business operates. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking, including those identified by the expressions "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend," and similar expressions to the extent they relate to the Company or its management. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but reflect iseemedia's current expectations regarding future results or events. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations, including the matters discussed under "Risks and Uncertainties" in the Filing Statement filed on March 31, 2009 with the regulatory authorities. iseemedia assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. For further information contact: David Berman, CFOiseemedia, Inc. (905) [email protected] PropertyMinder Launches New Interactive Map Search Platform Zillow Launches A Free Online Agent Endorsement System Free Expert Q/A Session! Tighten Up for 2011!

RealSTAR Recruits
RISMEDIA, September 22, 2009—RealSTAR Recruits, an online agent recruiting system, has announced that the following three companies have recently joined its recruiting network: Real Estate One in Detroit, Realty Executives in Shreveport/Bossier, and Coldwell Banker Premier in Las Vegas. Other major companies include Long and Foster in DC, et al, Coldwell Banker HPW in Raleigh, Northwood in Pittsburg, Coldwell Banker Prime Properties in Upper New York, Mel Foster Realty in Iowa, and many others. The power behind RealSTAR is that "it really works," the company says. In the last 12 months, Long and Foster had over 4,500 recruits take the profile. According to the company, the promotion concepts provided by RealSTAR drive eyeballs to your website. Long and Foster was initially hesitant to fully embrace any website inclusion of RealSTAR. However, go to www.longandfoster.com and click on Careers on the homepage and you will see that RealSTAR is now the thrust of their recruiting emphasis resulting in their massive response. The old recipe for rabbit stew begins with “First catch the rabbit.” Recruiting is all about catching the rabbit. Although RealSTAR has many uses; its primary purpose is not a selection tool. It is first and foremost a recruiting tool. The temperament profile appeals to the curiosity of the recruit and describes its strengths and weaknesses as they specifically relate to real estate sales. The RealSTAR System is complete with a drip campaign program and management training on topics such as The Follow-Up Call, How to Stage the Perfect Interview, and In-House Super Coaching. These training sessions are conducted by the developer of RealSTAR, psychologist Cliff Baird, MBA, PhD, as he brings his 30+ years of hands-on real estate experience to every session. RealSTAR is the culmination of his many years of agent profiling. Dr. Baird’s first profile, RESTPAC, was created over 30 years ago and became a mandatory licensing requirement in Ontario, Canada, for several years.   Discover Software Announces Client Portal, Mobile, and Desktop Versions Miami Realtor Association RAMB Signs Deal with Listingbook AOL & MOVE, Inc. Partner for AOL Real Estate Listings