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Seattle Proptech Co-Working Day - May 29th - GeekEstate Blog
We're going to bring Seattle's proptech community together for a co-working day in Pioneer Square at Inspectify's offices on May 29th. Drop by anytime during the day to work amongst proptech geeks. If the idea of a "WeWork for proptech" appeals to you, by all...
Proptech Earnings Radar - Q1 2024 - GeekEstate Blog
First quarter results are in for proptech’s public companies. We’re back at it, with high-level summaries of the ten companies we deem as the most important players in the broader category... Airbnb Blend Labs Compass CoStar eXp World Holdings NewsCorp / Realtor.com Opendoor ProCore Redfin...
Apply for Pitch Battle Competition at iOi Summit 2024 - GeekEstate Blog
Applications are open for the 2024 iOi Pitch Battle! It will take place at the fifth annual iOi Summit on August 28-29 in Chicago, Illinois. The winner will be awarded $15k, a booth at NAR’s annual conference in November, a meeting with the Second Century Ventures...
Meet the Real Estate Tech Founder: Bo Lais from Lula - GeekEstate Blog
In our latest real estate tech entrepreneur interview, we’re speaking with Bo Lais from Lula. Without further ado... Who are you and what do you do? I’m Bo Lais, CEO and Founder of Lula. I lead our team in our efforts to revolutionize property management...
Support Client Connections While Earning Cash Back and Rewards - GeekEstate Blog
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase: Chirpyest] Chirpyest is a social commerce platform that allows real estate professionals and other users to earn cash back from over 1000 retail partners such as Target, Wayfair,...
Futurizing with Geek Estate 4.0 - GeekEstate Blog
2,144 days after Geek Estate's 3.0 facelift, Geek Estate 4.0 is here. The modern design and future-looking visuals on Geek Estate aim to better showcase the full GEM experience: Crystal ($20/mo or $180/yr): A paid newsletter offering a curated selection of industry developments, outside-the-box thinking, thought-provoking long-form essays,...
Geek Estate Offer: Suphub free demo account - GeekEstate Blog
[Editor’s Note: Geek Estate Offers are special offers from members of GEM Diamond] Suphubhas launched its beta procurement solution for the building industry which aims to streamline builders' and subcontractors' procurement workflows and purchases from verified manufacturers. They're seeking builders and manufacturers interested in a...
Final Call for 2024 REACH UK Applications - GeekEstate Blog
REACH operates a variety of accelerator programs around the globe, created and operated by Second Century Ventures and backed by NAR. The program offers education, mentorship and exposure for technology companies working to scale their businesses across the UK and European markets and expand into...
Member Engagement Tools for MLS and Realtor Associations - GeekEstate Blog
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase: Solid Earth] Creating technology solutions for MLSs and Realtor Associations, Solid Earth launched the first web-based MLS platform, List It, in 1999. Since launching the Spring website platform...
Proptech Job Opportunity: Product Manager at Avail - GeekEstate Blog
We have a job opportunity to share from a member of GEM Diamond, Avail ( a Realtor.com company), a tools and guidance provider for landlords. Role Description: As Product Manager within Avail , you’ll join a Product Development team composed of Product Managers, Engineers, Designers,...
Meet the Real Estate Tech Founder: Istvan Fehervari for Homebourse - GeekEstate Blog
In our latest real estate tech entrepreneur interview, we’re speaking with Istvan Fehervari from Homebourse. Without further ado... Who are you and what do you do? My name is Istvan Fehervari, and I’m the Founder & CEO of Homebourse, the New Construction Hub. I am...
Agent Driven Clarity with Deal Terms and Instant Offer Updates - GeekEstate Blog
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase: Final Offer] Final Offer is a customer-facing and agent-driven platform for negotiating home sales that delivers clear, real-time offer alerts for buyers and sellers. It is designed to...
2024 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, they announced their 2024 US Resi Cohort....
Learn More about Factory Built Homes with ZenniHome - GeekEstate Blog
3d Printing, Modular, and Prefab is one of the sectors covered in GEM's Ecosystem Intelligence series. The broader category is a topic I'm personally fascinated with, dating back to long before the 2018 partnership between New Story and ICON, and my reflections on 2018 (*GEM...
Meet the Real Estate Tech Founder: Sergii Starostin from Outpost Club - GeekEstate Blog
In our latest real estate tech entrepreneur interview, we’re speaking with Sergii Starostin from Outpost Club. Without further ado... Who are you and what do you do? I am Sergii Starostin, a Real Estate Investor, mentor, co-founder, and CEO of Outpost Club, a real estate...
Proptech Job Opportunity: Chief of Staff at Apartment List - GeekEstate Blog
We have a job opportunity to share from a member of GEM Diamond, Apartment List, a rental platform for apartments. Role Responsibilites: Strategic Partnership: Collaborate closely with the COO to align strategic priorities and drive his leadership team in a unified direction Operational Excellence: Oversee...
Proptech Job Opportunity: Business Development Representative at Symbium - GeekEstate Blog
We have a job opportunity to share from a member of GEM Diamond, Symbium, a user interface for homeowners and contractors to visualize property possibilities, then interact with their governments, starting with permitting and rebates in California. Role & Responsibilities: As a Business Development Representative...
Streamlining Property Marketing with AI-Powered Virtual Staging - GeekEstate Blog
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase: Virtual Staging AI] Developed at Harvard Innovation Labs, Virtual Staging AI is a virtual staging algorithm powered by artificial intelligence. Users can upload images depicting living rooms, bedrooms,...
Proptech Job Opportunity: Founding Team Growth/BD at LiveNearFriends - GeekEstate Blog
We have a job opportunity to share from a member of GEM Diamond, LiveNearFriends, a social real estate platform that allows people to find housing within a short walk of friends and family. Role Overview: LiveNearFriends is hiring someone to drive Business Development / Growth....
Meet the Real Estate Tech Founder: Shannon Bloemker from Energy Raven - GeekEstate Blog
In our latest real estate tech entrepreneur interview, we’re speaking with Shannon Bloemker from Energy Raven. Without further ado... Who are you and what do you do? Shannon Bloemker, Founder & CEO of Energy Raven. What problem does your product/service solve? Homebuying is a stressful...
Get 20% off CREtech London May 8th and 9th - GeekEstate Blog
[Editor’s Note: Geek Estate Offers are special offers from members of the GEM Diamond] Taking place May 8th and 9th, CREtech London brings together leaders in the commercial, residential, PropTech, and climate tech industries for two days of speaking engagements, networking opportunities, and industry insights...
reapi's 2024 Tech in Real Estate Hackathon Registration is Open - GeekEstate Blog
reapi, an integrated API system providing property data and machine learning to proptech companies, is hosting its 2024 Tech in Real Estate Hackathon. Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their work to a panel of industry leaders, network with peers and real estate experts,...
Overflow Opportunity at GEM Proptech Getaway - GeekEstate Blog
We've sold out all 24 seats for the GEM Community Dinner during our upcoming Proptech Getaway in Central Oregon (April 4th-6th). That said, we can handle overflow if there are other innovators that would like to come join us for a weekend of leisure and networking...
An Integrated Platform for Better Lead Data - GeekEstate Blog
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: Curb Hero] A digital Open House sign-in app and listing marketing tool for real estate agents and mortgage professionals, Curb Hero’s products capture client information through sign-ins through...
2024 REACH & 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 program offers education, mentorship and exposure for technology companies working to scale their businesses across the U.S. residential and commercial real estate markets...
Proptech Job Opportunity: Head of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships at EasyKnock - GeekEstate Blog
We have a job opportunity to share from a member of GEM Diamond, EasyKnock, an institutionalized sale-leaseback residential platform. Company Description EasyKnock is a equity solutions platform giving homeowners flexible, quick solutions for their financial needs. Whether paying off debt, purchasing a new home, or...
A Comprehensive Outlook on Real Estate Challenges and Trends in 2024 with Michael Lucarelli - GeekEstate Blog
The real estate market is in a state of flux. Lawsuits, record property prices, high mortgage rates, an affordability crisis. RentSpree CEO and Co-Founder Michael Lucarelli is providing his take on the state of the market and what the rest of this year might hold....
Meet the 2024 Ivory Prize Top 25 - 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 Top 25 Finalists for the 2024 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability. These finalists will join the...
The Rise of Climate Tech and NYC’s Developing Climate Hubs - GeekEstate Blog
[Adapted from The Rise of Climate Tech and NYC’s Developing Climate Hubs from Proptech Consulting LLC] New York City is the nation’s epicenter for the financial, real estate, and media industries. In recent years, climate technology has also become a growing new sector for which...
Meet the Real Estate Tech Founder: Luca Dahlhausen from Realfinity - GeekEstate Blog
In our latest real estate tech entrepreneur interview, we’re speaking with Luca Dahlhausen from Realfinity. Without further ado... Who are you and what do you do? My name is Luca Dahlhausen. I am 26 years old and originally from Germany, now making my mark in...
Proptech Job Opportunity: Growth Product Manager at Apartment List - GeekEstate Blog
We have a job opportunity to share from a member of GEM Diamond, Apartment List, a rental platform for apartments. Role Description Apartment List is seeking a Growth Product Manager who will be responsible for leading their digital marketing strategies across email, SMS, and push...
Would This “Perfect Tax” Really Solve Our Housing Crisis? - GeekEstate Blog
[Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared on the Ivory Innovations website.] Lauded by many economists as an idea that could “fix just about everything”, the land value tax is gaining traction in the U.S. While it has recently garnered national attention, the land value tax is...
A Digital Advertising Marketplace for Real Estate and Investor Websites - GeekEstate Blog
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: Cordless Media] Serving website owners in the real estate and investor niches, Cordless Media is a digital advertising marketplace providing marketing through monetized tools and content. They act...
Proptech Job Opportunity: Senior Product Manager at EasyKnock - GeekEstate Blog
We have a job opportunity to share from a member of GEM Diamond, EasyKnock, an institutionalized sale-leaseback residential platform. Company Description EasyKnock is a equity solutions platform giving homeowners flexible, quick solutions for their financial needs. Whether paying off debt, purchasing a new home, or...
Equity Angels - GeekEstate Blog
[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase: Equity Angels] Co-founded by Katherine Winston and Kenya Burrell-VanWormer, Equity Angels is a new accelerator "that will provide professional mentorship, fractional executives and fundraising preparation for companies started by...
Meet the Real Estate Tech Founder: Paul Kromidas from Summer - GeekEstate Blog
In our latest real estate tech entrepreneur interview, we’re speaking with Paul Kromidas from Summer. Without further ado... Who are you and what do you do? I am Paul Kromidas, CEO and Founder of Summer. What problem does your product/service solve? Summer is pioneering an...
Proptech Job Opportunity: Director of Strategy and Business Development at Bright MLS - GeekEstate Blog
We have a job opportunity to share from a member of GEM Diamond, Bright MLS. Company Description Bright MLS is the engine that powers the real estate market in the Mid-Atlantic U.S. - supporting over $100B in transactions yearly. It is the single source for...
Hedge Funds, Housing… and Happier Renters? - GeekEstate Blog
[Editor's Note: This post originally appeared on the Ivory Innovations website.] Housing is unaffordable for millions in the US. There are a lot of reasons for this, but a recent scapegoat has been the “financialization” of housing – that single family homes are increasingly seen...
Looking Forward to 2024: Wild Wild West - GeekEstate Blog
[Editor’s Note: This is the introduction to our 277th Weekly Transmission, originally delivered direct to the inbox of the GEM Crystal on January 4th, 2024. Below, a selection of members from the GEM Diamond community attempt to look into the crystal ball and offer proptech...
Meet the Real Estate Tech Founder: Mark Choey from Highnote - GeekEstate Blog
In our latest real estate tech entrepreneur interview, we’re speaking with Mark Choey from Highnote. Without further ado... Who are you and what do you do? I'm Mark Choey, a San Francisco-based real estate tech entrepreneur and founder of Highnote (highnote.io), a cutting-edge presentation and...