Tech Bytes: IRE acquires ListAssist; RealScout rolls out ‘Exclusives’ 

Editor's note: Technology is a driving force in real estate. From startups to established players, tech companies are constantly innovating, growing and forging partnerships. Here we highlight some of the latest news about the companies that help power the industry. 

ListAssist 'incredibly excited' to join Inside Real Estate

Inside Real Estate has announced the acquisition of ListAssist, a startup that offers AI-enhanced search as well as image and data automation and optimization.

"We are thrilled to welcome ListAssist to the Inside Real Estate family, and begin delivering this first-of-its-kind capabilities to our clients," Inside Real Estate CEO Joe Skousen said in a statement.

Incorporating ListAssist to the Inside Real Estate ecosystem "unlocks a new world of data and insights," Skousen added. Search information will feed into the BoldTrail CRM, which allows agents to create stronger connections with consumers. ListAssist tech also automates the creation of listing descriptions, generating SEO-optimized content by analyzing images.

"We are incredibly excited to be joining Inside Real Estate, and we're proud to have delivered Al solutions to tens of thousands of agents and some of the biggest, most trusted brands in the

industry," said Chris McGoldrick, founder of ListAssist. The company has secured several significant partnerships over the past year, including a deal with Howard Hanna last fall.

RealScout rolls out 'Exclusives'

RealScout, the tech engine driving brokerage offerings such as Howard Hanna's "Find It First," is now officially offering its "Exclusives" platform to brokerages looking for additional control over how its listings are managed and distributed.

RealScout CEO Andrew Flachner, who founded the company and returned to the top leadership role in January, said RealScout's listings technology — which "continuously analyzes buyer behavior" to provide automatic updates — reflects years of honing, dating back to 2019. 

"Whether brokerages decide to engage with exclusive listings or not, they need to be prepared — and our battle-tested solution provides that readiness," Flachner said in a statement.

Hoby Hanna, CEO of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, said "RealScout's platform matches both our exclusive and new inventory to our buyer clients in real time, creating exposure and urgency."

More tech news

Redfin goes 'dark': It's been a busy week for Redfin, but in addition to its acquisition by Rocket, the brokerage added dark mode to its iOS app — one of the most-requested features, the company said. "It may have taken us a while, but we're excited to be one of the first real estate search apps to embrace our dark side," said George Perantatos, Redfin's senior director of product.

Trackxi offers a free CRM: Trackxi, a transaction-focused startup, is offering a free CRM on its patent-pending platform. "We're giving real estate agents an innovative, easy-to-use solution that helps them stay organized, engage with clients, and close more deals — without the usual cost or complexity," said Trackxi CEO Vijay Gopalswamy.

HomeVision teams up with Restb.ai: Underwriting and appraisal review platform HomeVision is teaming up with Restb.ai, a computer vision company that will "enhance appraisal accuracy, streamline valuation workflows and reduce costly revisions for lenders, AMCs and appraisers," according to a statement.