The industry will convene in Chicago for the sixth annual iOi Summit, the two-day conference on August 28th and 29th, where NAR’s venture capital arm, Second Century Ventures, will present the Pitch Battle competition. Each entrant will conduct a live, 4-minute pitch on their product or service, followed by a 4-minute rapid-fire question-and-answer...

The MetaProp Accelerator at Columbia University recently had hundreds of investors and real estate executives from around the world gather for its 2024 Demo Day where seven graduating startups addressing critical real estate challenges in AI, sustainability (decarbonization, climate risk), procurement, and construction-tech gave their pitches. Verifico...

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase: Scout] Scout helps real estate professionals connect with their ideal customers (including homeowners) using AI. It offers features including one-click AI list building, pre-templated and industry-specific marketing journeys,...

The RETAs recognize innovative and impactful real estate technologies. Apply for free to showcase your solutions and gain global recognition within the CREtech Community. Why Apply? Global Recognition and Awareness: Winners will be celebrated in front of the entire CREtech Community, gaining unparalleled exposure and credibility. Live Pitch Opportunity...

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of GEM Diamond. Today’s showcase: Circular] Circular, a new real estate company, is developing an ecosystem of sustainability-driven projects across agriculture, hospitality and housing that capitalizes on the unique economic and environmental benefits of an ecosystem-centered...

[Editor’s note: Originally published on Proptech Consulting.] In recent years, drones have revolutionized the commercial real estate sector, transforming how properties are marketed and managed. Originally linked to military and recreational uses, unmanned aerial vehicles now provide a suite of benefits that traditional methods can’t match. High-resolution...