Illustration: Lanette Behiry/Adobe Stock
Tether RE takes top spot in T3 Tech Summit pitch battle, DropOffer launches platform for off-market trading, and Rayse platform goes live with 200 brokerages.
Editor’s note: Technology is a driving force in real estate. From startups to established companies, technology companies are constantly innovating, growing, and building partnerships. Here are some of the latest news about companies that are helping advance the industry.
Tether RE wins T3 Technology Summit Pitch Battle
Tether RE, a platform that improves safety and productivity for real estate agents, took top honors at the 2024 T3 Technology Summit Pitch Battle held in New Orleans on October 8th. The competition, which gave competitors a chance to demonstrate their products, saw Tether RE on the stand. This is because we care about agent safety.
“Safety is often overlooked, but in the last year alone, 30,000 agents were victims of violent crime and 25 people tragically lost their lives,” said Vanessa Martin, co-founder of Tether RE. Ta. Tether RE’s victory highlights the importance of integrating technology and emergency response to protect agents.
Finalists natural language search provider ListAssist, AI-powered real estate advisor RealReports, and mortgage examiner The Rate Verifier also showcased cutting-edge solutions to real-world industry challenges. A total of 16 companies competed for a $55,000 prize package in the third annual T3 Pitch Battle.
Tether RE also won the NAR i0i Pitch Battle in August.
DropOffer launches web-based platform for off-market trading
Off-market platform DropOffer has introduced a new web-based platform that enables direct communication between buyers and homeowners. Buyers can search for properties and make offers directly to homeowners, with the option of involving an agent if needed.
“We’re trying to bring off-market to consumers,” said DropOffer co-founder Greg Burns. The platform provides real-time messaging between buyers and sellers, as well as AI-powered real estate insights to help buyers make informed decisions.
Real estate professionals can also use DropOffer to proactively find off-market opportunities for their clients.
Agent-client communication platform Rayse deployed to 200 brokerages
Rayse, a new real estate technology platform, is now live with 200 brokerages and aims to transform the way agents communicate value to their clients as commission litigation and changes to agent compensation change the landscape. .
The platform provides real-time tracking of agent services and provides transparency that addresses common misconceptions about the time and effort involved in real estate transactions.
According to a study by WAV Group, a quarter of homebuyers believe their agents spend just 10 hours or less on their behalf, and nearly half believe they spend less than 15 hours.
said Ashley Terrell-Kayiran, Rayse’s chief revenue officer. “Rayse allows agents to clearly demonstrate their value and build trust with their clients.” Developed in partnership with top brokerages and MLS providers, Rayse is designed to improve agent-client relationships and brokerage relationships. strengthens both branding.
Rayse was developed in collaboration with top brokerages, franchisors, and MLSs.
Hobie Hanna, CEO of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, an early investor in the platform, said: “We believe that shared ownership of technology solutions will benefit both real estate professionals and their clients. I believe it will benefit the.”
2024 Brokerage Branding Honors Highlight Community Involvement
Four regional winners received top honors at the 3rd Annual Exhibition Brokerage Brand Awards: @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, Levin Rinke Realty, RE/MAX Results, and Windermere Real Estate, recognizing excellence in branding and design across the United States. was approved.
The awards, sponsored by Maxa Designs and T3 Sixty, evaluated more than 400 brokerages on criteria including storytelling, visual identity, marketing and innovation. The winners were chosen from finalists across four regions, with RE/MAX Results for the Midwest, @properties Christie’s for the Northeast, Levin Rinke Realty for the Southeast, and Windermere for the West Coast.
“Competition was fierce this year,” said Travis Saxton, executive vice president of enterprise solutions at T3 Sixty. “What I particularly liked was the strong community involvement shown throughout.”
