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Lone Wolf begins zipForm transition to Authentisign e-signature solution

Real estate’s top digital signature solution, Authentisign, coming to Lone Wolf Transactions (zipForm Edition)

“Lone Wolf Technologies (“Lone Wolf”), the leader in North American residential real estate software, announced today the rollout of the company’s highly popular digital signature solution, the all-new Authentisign, to Lone Wolf Transactions (zipForm Edition) customers. This rollout will take place nationwide in a phased market approach starting today. “

When you have bought as many companies as Lone Wolf has, you have a lot to think about regarding integration. Lone Wolf owns two of real estate’s most popular transaction management systems, zipForm, and TransactionDesk. Giving our customers more choices is good but that can also cause support issues; 2 e-signature solutions, 2 UI/UX, and 2 separate forms design teams (to handle new/changes/updates to forms). Over the past year and a half, Lone Wolf has been consolidating key features to streamline the product and to help our support teams.

First off Lone Wolf launched a brand new Authentisign. This new solution has been a hit with its users and has close to a 5-star rating. That new Authentisign was launched to TransactionDesk users only. Now, this new solution is going to start rolling out to zipForm users and I’m positive they are going to appreciate the better UI/UX.

Recently Lone Wolf also revamped the forms editor in zipForm. Customers have well received this. You can read Craig Rowe’s great review at Inman News – “Lone Wolf enhances deal making with digital forms overhaul: Tech Review“. Those changes are also going to be rolling out to TransactionDesk users in the future.

I know the teams are working hard on these improvements and happy to see and share their progress.

Taylor

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Event: Reign

I’ve got an inside scoop about a new real estate conference. It’s called Reign and brought to you by Sisu.

Reign is the newest real estate industry conference that’s geared towards teams. The content is all about leadership, building and maintaining a productive culture, and ultimately growing and scaling businesses.

The event will feature top industry speakers like Verl Workman, Brett Tanner and Vija Williams, attendees can learn from those who have already done what they’re setting out to do. Beyond industry guests on stage, Reign will host a retired SEAL Team leader who has definitely seen some shit. His name is Matthew Werner and he’s led some of the most sensitive missions throughout the globe – some of which you have seen and others that have not been seen in the media.

But to be honest one of the biggest reasons I’m promoting this is because former W+R Studios alumna, Frances Wiseman is the Director of Marketing at Sisu. I know a lot of you know Frances so I’m hoping you can show her some love by promoting this event to agents and brokers at your MLS or brokerage. Maybe in an email, calendar, or MLS login screen 😁

The event runs September 28-30 so don’t delay! Let’s get the word out!

Thanks.

State of the Industry with Jack and Stefan

T3 Webinar: State of the Industry

“Join founder and creator of the Swanepoel Trends Report, Stefan Swanepoel, and T3 Sixty President and CEO Jack Miller, for a powerful and frank discussion on the latest strategies and changes you should be on the look-out for.”

Always interested in different perspectives. September 14th, Noon PT. Save Your Spot.

Looking for a new gig?

Director of MLS & IT – Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS

“The Director of MLS & IT is an important and visible position serving as the primary administrator of the MLS and technology operations for the Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® (CAAR) and the Hillsdale Conference Center (HCC). Primary responsibilities include oversight of the daily operational activities of the MLS, administration of customer support activities, and management of interoffice technology, software, and equipment. Reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.”

The find out about this job or post a job, please visit the Vendor Alley Job Board.

Looking for a new gig?

Senior Technical Product Manager, Partners – RentSpree

“Join us to reimagine how people rent homes. The number of new renters in the US is increasing more and more each day, and RentSpree is on the forefront of that wave. Our purpose is to pioneer a new rental process that empowers all renters, landlords, and agents to interact the right way.”

The find out about this job or post a job, please visit the Vendor Alley Job Board.

Anywhere but here

Anywhere makes HQ employee cuts in effort to slash operating costs

“Throughout the summer, multiple real estate companies have streamlined their workforces in preparation for a projected recession in 2023.

Keller Williams cut its marketing team in half three days before its annual Mega Camp conference on Aug. 23, and Anywhere-rival Compass slashed 10 percent of its full-time workforce inflation and rising mortgage rates put the crunch on the company’s cash flow. Redfin, RE/MAX and REX Real Estate also announced layoffs amid restructuring efforts in their tech and mortgage subsidiaries.”

I think the question on the backs of everyone’s minds, is “Are we next?” On the flip side, there are 8 positions available on the Vendor Alley Job Board.

Industry Relations Podcast: Adam Neumann, Flow and REALTOR Numbers

Big news! Adam Neumann is back and lands a huge $350 million deal with Andreessen Horowitz. Is this the beginning of the disruption Rob and Greg have been talking about? When companies are laying people off what is the impact of this deal? 

Rob and Greg explore these questions and what the big vision is for Adam Neumann’s company, Flow. We revisit last episode’s Opendoor and Zillow conversation and why Greg believes Rob is still wrong about it all. 

Also, Rob dug up 10 years of REALTOR numbers and the scale of success for the real estate industry will surprise you!

It’s a jam-packed episode you can not miss!

Program Note: Rob and Greg are going to bring the show live to Las Vegas this Friday! So if you are in Vegas, join us!
 
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REcolorado approves commingling

REcolorado Approves Commingling of Listings on Broker IDX Sites

“REcolorado is dedicated to and passionate about creating a transparent, pro-consumer marketplace that empowers brokers of all sizes with robust data,” said Gene Millman, president and CEO of REcolorado. “The MLS makes the market work. To accelerate the advancement of our industry it is critical for us to embrace a forward-thinking mindset that streamlines access to all available data in the market for brokers and consumers.

Listings from REcolorado MLS that display on broker IDX websites are required to prominently display certain fields including listing broker attribution and the IDX logo, which distinguishes MLS listings from non-MLS listings. Commingling of listings is an optional policy of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)”

Some of the sacred cows we have in the industry need to be challenged. If not, how will we as an industry drive innovation? Hats off to REcolorado for their leadership here.

Reminds me of a song.

“And the walls keep tumbling down…and the walls keep tumbling down..tumbling down…tumbling down, tumbling tumbling dooooooooooooooown.” – John Mellencamp

Industry Relations Podcast: Winners or Losers? Zillow, Opendoor, and the FTC

It’s the partnership everyone’s talking about: Zillow and Opendoor. But who is the bigger winner? Rob and Greg have a bit of a different opinion on who is getting the most out of this deal and how the FTC will play a big factor going forward.

With Zillow’s massive audience now having access to Opendoor’s instant cash offers and iBuying platform, is the real estate market on the verge of a major change, or is this new business deal just the latest trend? Rob and Greg break down the pros and cons of this major partnership.

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