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Streamlining Invoice Review & Approval for Real Estate Firms - GeekEstate Blog
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase comes from the 2025 REACH Commercial Class: BreatheEV] PredictAP provides AI-powered invoice coding specifically built for accounts payable (AP) functions in the real estate sector. Their accounting intelligence...
How AI Is Rewriting My Investment Playbook - GeekEstate Blog
Headlines from my inbox just this morning: AI Search Is Rewriting The Rules of Brand Visibility 2 Workflow Automations You’ll Wish You Learned Sooner Let AI Map Your Q4 Goals 7 Best New Features In ChatGPT It’s no secret that artificial intelligence is everywhere—AI might...
Geek Estate's New COO: Jessica Wright - GeekEstate Blog
I'm thrilled to announce the newest addition to the Geek Estate team, Jessica Wright. I met her back in 2010 working at YouReach Media, a joint venture between Jim Marks (RIP) and Tom Ferry. We've kept in touch over the years, and timing worked out as...
Increasing EV-Ready Capacity in Multifamily Housing - GeekEstate Blog
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase comes from the 2025 REACH Class: BreatheEV] BreatheEV delivers turnkey electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions tailored for multifamily residential properties. Their platform enables property owners to install charging...
Proptech Job Opportunity: Client Growth & Adoption Director — Housing, Real Estate & Mortgage at Evocalize - GeekEstate Blog
We have a job opportunity to share from a GEM Diamond member, Evocalize…. Description Evocalize powers performance marketing for leading real estate and mortgage brands. Their Collaborative Marketing Platform enables AI-driven, multi-channel local campaigns across Google, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube—no expertise required. Why this...
Avoiding Costly Errors in 1031 Real Estate Swaps - GeekEstate Blog
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase comes from the 2025 REACH Commercial Class: 1031 Specialists] 1031 Specialists serves as a qualified intermediary for real estate investors, particularly seasoned investors and family offices, by facilitating...
Trust Is the Currency of the Rental Experience. So Why Aren’t We Valuing It? - GeekEstate Blog
For years, the rental industry has competed on square footage, amenities, and price. But today, in an era defined by digital-first leasing and self-guided tours, the most valuable currency isn’t a stainless-steel appliance or a fitness center—it’s trust. Trust is what transforms a property tour...
Apply for Pitch Battle Competition at NAR NXT 2025 - GeekEstate Blog
Applications are open for the 2025 NAR NXT Pitch Battle! Previously held at the iOi Summit, this years Pitch Battle will be hosted for the first time at NXT on Nov 15th in Houston, TX with a larger audience. Only 6 companies will be selected...
The Countdown to Blueprint Vegas Begins - GeekEstate Blog
There is one month left until Blueprint Vegas 2025, a global gathering of industry leaders, real estate, and construction tech startups–as well as VCs changing the built world. As a friend of GEM you can save $300 on the current registration price for an All-Access...
Bridging the Gap Between U.S. New Construction Supply and Foreign Demand - GeekEstate Blog
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase comes from the 2025 REACH Class: New Estate Only] NEO connects builders, agents, clients, and international investors through a centralized interface for showcasing and accessing new development projects....
2025 REACH Commercial Scale-Up Cohort Announced - GeekEstate Blog
The REACH Commercial program, backed by the National Association of Realtors and Second Century Ventures, announced the companies selected for its 2025 Commercial Scale-Up program: 1031 Specialists: Specialists that facilitate 1031 exchanges nationwide, helping clients defer capital gains taxes through compliant, efficient, and managed real...
Full Blueprint Agenda is Now Live - GeekEstate Blog
GEM is a proud partner of Blueprint Vegas 2025, a global gathering of industry leaders, real estate, and construction tech startups--as well as VCs changing the built world. Join us September 16th - 18th, 2025 and save $300 off the on-site price ($500 off the...
Protecting Agents from First Contact to Close - GeekEstate Blog
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase: Tether RE] A safety and productivity platform for real estate professionals, Tether RE’s mobile app offers 24/7 live monitoring, discreet SOS alerts, and automatic struggle or impact detection...
Maximizing First Time Homeowner Savings With Matching and Rewards - GeekEstate Blog
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase: Foyer] A fintech startup serving aspiring and first-time homebuyers, Foyer is building the 401k for homeownership. Through its First‑Time Homebuyer Savings Account (FHSA) designed to accelerate down payment...
A CEO’s Guide to What Matters with AI - GeekEstate Blog
From the team at StackPoint, a GEM Diamond member, the “Real Estate AI: A CEO’s Guide to What Matters” is an unbiased, in-depth, and actionable handbook designed for: Leaders at any stage of the AI adoption journey, from skeptics and beginners to seasoned experts Owners,...
Connecting Real Estate Pros with Trusted Editors and Tools - GeekEstate Blog
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase: Pixlmob] An online platform designed to streamline post-production workflows for real estate media professionals, Pixlmob connects users with a curated network of verified photographers and video editors. The...
Join us at Blueprint Vegas 2025 - GeekEstate Blog
Join us at Blueprint: The Future of Real Estate. With over 250 speakers across 100+ sessions, you'll discover the latest ideas, innovations, and technologies transforming the built world. This conference is great for: Entrepreneurs: network with investors, innovators, and industry leaders to build partnerships, learn...
Meet the 2025 Housing Innovation Alliance Pitchfest Finalists - GeekEstate Blog
The Housing Innovation Alliance announced the 11 finalists for its 2025 Pitchfest competition. This year’s finalists provide cutting-edge solutions that tackle housing’s biggest challenges like supply shortages, housing attainability, environmental impact, home management, and adapting existing homes. They will pitch live at the Pacific Coast...
Making Building Permit Data Searchable and Actionable - GeekEstate Blog
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from GEM Diamond members. Today’s showcase comes as one of our first Peer Circles participants: Shovels] Specializing in the aggregation and analysis of U.S. building permit and contractor information, Shovels has compiled over 170 million...
Making Building Permit Data Searchable and Actionable - GeekEstate Blog
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from GEM Diamond members. Today’s showcase comes as one of our first Peer Circles participants: Shovels] Specializing in the aggregation and analysis of U.S. building permit and contractor information, Shovels has compiled over 170 million...
Proptech Job Opportunity: VP of Product at Stackpoint Ventures - GeekEstate Blog
We have a job opportunity to share from a GEM Diamond member, Stackpoint Ventures…. Position Overview They are seeking an entrepreneurial, hands-on, and collaborative VP of Product to play a critical role in their company creation process. This person will partner with startup CEOs and...
Meet the 2025 Ivory Prize Winners - GeekEstate Blog
An applied academic institution at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, Ivory Innovations is dedicated to supporting innovative solutions in housing affordability. They recently announced the final Winners for the 2025 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability. These winners will join the 122 other...
2025 REACH Cohort Announced - GeekEstate Blog
Geek Estate is about celebrating entrepreneurship, focused on real estate tech (residential and commercial). The REACH program, backed by the National Association of Realtors and Second Century Ventures, is a big part of the broader ecosystem. This week, the 2025 US Resi Cohort was announced....
AI-Powered Image Scoring for Real Estate Underwriting and Investment - GeekEstate Blog
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from GEM Diamond members. Today’s showcase comes as one of our first Peer Circles participants: Foxy AI] Using artificial intelligence and computer vision to convert everyday real estate photos into treasure troves of data, FoxyAI’s...
Helping Lenders Nurture Consumers with Real Estate Solutions - GeekEstate Blog
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from GEM Diamond members. Today’s showcase comes as one of our first Peer Circles participants: NewZip] Newzip provides a centralized platform enabling mortgage lenders to integrate real estate services into their offerings nationwide. Operating under...
Optimize Property Investments with In-Depth Analytics - GeekEstate Blog
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase comes as one of our first Peer Circles participants: Locate Alpha] Locate Alpha, developed by Spatial Laser, leverages analytics to assist investors in identifying prime locations for purchasing...
Transform Inspection Reports into Quick Repair Offers - GeekEstate Blog
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase comes as one of our first Peer Circles participants: TheQwikFix] TheQwikFix simplifies the process of obtaining repair quotes from licensed contractors, particularly during real estate transactions. The platform...
Maximize Vacation Rental Value with Transparency - GeekEstate Blog
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase comes as one of our first Peer Circles participants: Revnest] Revnest is a real estate marketplace focused on buying and selling vacation rental properties. To help with buyer...
Remote Maintenance Solution for Better Multi-family Resident Satisfaction - GeekEstate Blog
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase comes as one of our first Peer Circles participants: IrisCX] IrisCX delivers AI-powered TeleMaintenance software to streamline warranty and customer service processes for multi-family and single-family operators. Their...
The Future of AI in Property Management: Smarter, Faster & More Profitable - GeekEstate Blog
The property management industry is not immune to the rapid, widespread advancements of artificial intelligence (AI). Although technology is still evolving, landlords and property managers now have access to many game-changing AI-powered tools that can help streamline operations, improve communication and maximize profitability. In 2023,...
Achieve Your Financial Goals with Hassle-Free Real Estate Investments - GeekEstate Blog
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase comes as one of our first Peer Circles participants: Concreit] A fractional private real estate investment platform, Concreit allows users to invest in a diversified portfolio of fully...
Tech-Driven Property Management for Landlords and Investors - GeekEstate Blog
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase: Ziprent] Offering a full suite of property management services, Ziprent is a platform designed to streamline operations for landlords and property owners through automation and hands-on customer support....
Real Estate Rebels in Resort Mode: Time to Break Free - GeekEstate Blog
It is my privilege to invite you to the second annual GEM Proptech Getaway in Bend, Oregon. Once again, we welcome you to the luxurious Juniper Preserve resort and legendary Pronghorn Golf Club. Last year, we hosted twenty of the most curious minds in proptech and combined...
Monthly Proptech Index Update - February 2025 - GeekEstate Blog
Consisting of 29 stocks, the GEM Proptech Index had a combined market cap of $250.377B, a decrease of .98% from the previous week. Full chart is included below, as of February 28th.Commentary: Porch shares jumped 61.43% this week after analysts from Oppenheimer, Benchmark, and Loop...
White-Label Mortgage Solutions for Real Estate Investment Lending - GeekEstate Blog
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase: Vontive] Vontive is an embedded mortgage platform designed for investment real estate financing. They offer a white-label, no-code solution that enables banks, credit unions, property technology companies, and...
iOi Shifts to Year-Round Collective - GeekEstate Blog
The National Association of REALTORS® announced the evolution of its Innovation, Opportunity & Investment (iOi) initiative, shifting from an annual summit into a continuous engagement platform designed to empower real estate professionals with cutting-edge tools, insights and networking opportunities. Instead of a once-a-year event, iOi is...
2025 REACH Commercial Applications Now Open - GeekEstate Blog
REACH operates a variety of accelerator programs around the globe, created and operated by Second Century Ventures and backed by NAR. The Commercial program offers education, mentorship and exposure for technology companies working to scale their businesses across the U.S. residential and commercial real estate...
Upcoming Proptech Coworking Days - Seattle & SF - GeekEstate Blog
We’re gathering those innovating in real estate and the Built world in two cities next week: Seattle, and San Francisco. We've curated a number of these casual coworking days as another way to bring people together in the physical world, and are continuing the tradition....
Proptech Job Opportunity: Director of Revenue Management at Placemakr - GeekEstate Blog
We have a job opportunity to share from a GEM Diamond member, Placemakr.... Job Summary: As the Director of Revenue Management, your mission is to own the development of a strategic revenue management plan and lead a high-performing revenue team skilled in executing initiatives that...