Knock expands funding; RE/MAX launches MaaS platform 

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Knock announces major securitization and expanded lending capacity

Buy-before-you-sell platform Knock has announced the closing of its inaugural $100 million asset-backed securitization, a transaction expected to provide $900 million in revolving lending capacity over two years. The issuance will allow Knock to scale its lending operations in the quarters ahead.

The company said in a press release that it witnessed a 126% year-over-year jump in funded loans between July 2024 and July 2025. Knock's Bridge Loan allows homeowners to buy another home before selling their current one, helping consumers qualify for larger mortgages and make non-contingent offers in competitive markets.

Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. acted as initial purchaser and bookrunner for the oversubscribed offering, which will fund Knock's Bridge Loan products, the company said. Knock, which is now profitable, also raised its maximum loan amount to $1 million. 

"The fact that this offering was oversubscribed is a powerful endorsement of the Knock Bridge Loan as a stable, reliable investment," said Sean Black, Knock co-founder and CEO. Knock currently operates in 32 states and in Washington, D.C. 

Home inventory site introduces new agent tools

New construction home inventory platform BuildersUpdate.com has launched new tools to help agents capitalize on the market as mortgage rates start falling and builders continue offering concessions to help buyers close home sales.

BuildersUpdate.com announced this week that it is now offering real-time access to builder listings, incentive tracking and a new Agent Training Program. A key feature is its "4th Quarter Marketing Strategy" module, which the company said is designed to help agents communicate urgency and convert buyers while incentives from home builders remain favorable. 

"This fourth quarter presents a unique chance to deliver more value to buyers while growing their business," CEO Bill Gaul said in a press release, adding that the company "is committed to empowering agents with the tools and training they need to thrive."

RE/MAX unveils 'Marketing as a Service' platform

RE/MAX has announced the launch of Marketing as a Service (MaaS), a new AI-powered platform designed to help its 145,000 agents across the U.S. and Canada market smarter and serve clients more effectively.

The platform is part of RE/MAX's broader push into AI-driven innovation — a theme that has gripped the broader brokerage industry.

Developed with marketing program Realforce, MaaS consolidates listing tools, ad programs and analytics into a single dashboard, enabling agents to launch strategic campaigns with ease, the Denver-based brokerage giant said in a press release. The platform is designed to help streamline marketing workflows and processes, giving agents more time to focus on client needs. 

"This is about giving RE/MAX affiliates every advantage in this highly competitive industry," said Abby Lee, executive vice president of marketing, communications and events for RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. "Marketing as a Service is designed to run in the background while RE/MAX agents stay front and center with their clients." 

RealPlus launches AI-powered agent toolkit

Proptech firm RealPlus has unveiled its new Prodigy Suite, an AI-powered toolkit designed to streamline workflows for New York City real estate professionals, the company announced this week.

Centered on the "Prodigy" AI assistant, the suite helps streamline a number of tasks and offers multilingual property search, AI writing assistance, market analysis, neighborhood guides and listing comparison tools, according to a press release.

"The Prodigy Suite is the foundation for a comprehensive AI initiative that will continue to evolve and expand with a singular goal of helping agents achieve greater success," RealPlus Founder and President Eric Gordon said.

Waco Realtors to provide members with listings fraud protection

The Waco Association of Realtors (WAOR) announced today that it will be adding Property Shield as a benefit for its 1,000-plus members.

Property Shield provides fraud monitoring services including listing photo protection, detection of price alterations and unauthorized use of agent information. Agents using the monitoring technology receive real-time alerts if any fraudulent activity is detected on their listings. 

"By partnering with Property Shield, we're taking a proactive stance to protect both our Realtor members and the consumers they serve from the increasing threat of listing fraud," said WAOR President Matthew Stufflebeam. Such fraud "can damage agent reputations and put consumers at risk," added James Benton, association executive at WAOR. 

The software will be integrated with the MLS platform and available to members beginning in October.