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Tech Bytes: News from Cloze, JobSnap/KW Collective, Rechat 

Cloze hires growth-focused exec to focus on partnerships; JobSnap offers agents a way to connect with service providers; Rechat partners with Pacific SIR; more.

November 11, 2024
3 minutes

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. 


Cloze hires industry vet as GM, partnerships

Jose Perez, a longtime growth-focused real estate executive, has joined Cloze as its first general manager, partnerships. His focus will be on expanding the reach of the AI-powered sales and marketing software company.

Perez comes to Cloze from homegenius, where he helped drive adoption of their "platform as a service" model. Before that, as a senior vice president at Realogy (now Anywhere), he helped franchises embrace a growth strategy.

"As the industry shifts from a tactical technology approach to a strategic one, Jose's deep connections within the real estate industry and commitment to a consultative approach will strengthen our ability to showcase to top leaders across the industry Cloze's instrumental role in that shift," said Dan Foody, Cloze CEO and co-founder.

The move came just a month after Cloze added Arrival Homes CEO and former Anywhere exec Simon Chen to its board of directors.

JobSnap aligns with Keller Williams market centers

JobSnap, an app that connects homeowners with contractors and other verified service providers, is teaming up with Keller Williams Collective, a network of five market centers in Connecticut and New York.

The Keller Williams brand and profiles of eligible agents will be included in the JobSnap app — a move that "provides our agents with an innovative way to stay relevant to their clients and prospects by offering valuable home and lifestyle service provider recommendations," according to Stephen Scott, Chief Growth Officer of Keller Williams Collective.

The plan is for the integration to roll out in New Jersey "in the near future" and eventually with Keller Williams Realty across the country.

James Albis, CEO of JobSnap, said the partnership "empowers homeowners with a reliable platform for finding qualified local professionals and provides Keller Williams agents with an added layer of support for their clients" before, during and after every transaction.

Rechat aligning with Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

Rechat, which offers a suite of real estate technology products, has announced a new partnership with Pacific Sotheby's International Realty, a leader in the Southern California luxury space.

Rechat's platform will give agents and brokers access to an all-in-one client engagement experience with automated marketing, advanced CRM and email capabilities.

"With Rechat's advanced platform, our advisors will be better equipped to connect with clients, market luxury properties effectively, and manage their workflows seamlessly," said Will Stokes, CTO  at Pacific Sotheby's International Realty. "This collaboration aligns perfectly with our mission to set new standards in the luxury real estate market."

More tech news

MLS PIN to add Restb.ai: MLS PIN, which serves nearly 40,000 subscribers in New England, has announced that it will be rolling out Restb.ai's generative AI features to its platform in 2025. Restb.ai scans, maps and tags uploaded photos to create listings content.

Planitar launches next-gen camera system: Planitar, the company behind iGUIDE, has added a new camera to its ecosystem, which is designed to capture 3D tours, floor plans and more. "The PLANIX R1 enables users to achieve professional results with a single snap from a high-resolution, 360-degree, lidar-equipped device that can go anywhere," said Alexander Likholyot, CEO and co-founder of Planitar, Inc.

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