Rechat gains a new partner; RealReports enhances client intel 

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. 

RealReports expands in NorCal, launches tool to close 'persistent and costly' gap

Just weeks after celebrating its 50th closed deal of 2025, RealReports has announced a new partner: BAREIS MLS. The tech company now works with six of the seven MLSs in California's NORCAL MLS Alliance.

The partnership gives BAREIS's 7,100 members access to RealReports' property intelligence platform, its AI property advisor ("Aiden") and Pulse, launched earlier this month.

RealReports introduced Pulse as an AI-driven tool that aims to help agents stay connected with clients long after a transaction has closed. Pulse pairs RealReports' nationwide data with up-to-date intel on homeowner behavior shifts, which could indicate an interest in moving. It also taps into Aiden to learn what questions clients have been asking the chatbot.

When combined, this information can automate the new business and referral process by helping agents identify clients they've previously worked with who may be ready to sell a home or start looking for a new one.

"Pulse tackles one of the most persistent and costly gaps in real estate: the breakdown of long-term client engagement," RealReports Co-founder and CEO James Rogers said in a news release. "Pulse changes that dynamic entirely by keeping homeowners informed, connected, and engaged, ensuring agents remain a trusted advisor long after the transaction."

Rechat partners with indie brokerage

Rogers Healy and Associates Real Estate (RHA), an independent brokerage based in Dallas, is continuing its tradition of embracing new tech by partnering with Rechat.

RHA was among the first wave of brokerages to strategically use social media, Founder and CEO Rogers Healy said in a news release. Now, the firm's new Rechat integration will enable it to "take the next step by bringing AI into our workflows to help our agents stay ahead," he added.

RHA spent a year assessing potential industry tech partners before deciding to align with Rechat, the release noted. The partnership will centralize RHA's tech — and for RHA's over 400 agents, it can help streamline their workflows and boost their productivity.

"We wanted a platform that aligned with how our agents actually work: mobile-first, efficient, and brand consistent," RHA SVP of Operations Diyanna Ahuja said. "Rechat delivered that and more."

Loft47 to provide teams with 'full financial clarity'

Loft47, a back-office automation and commission management company, is investing in the future of real estate teams with the introduction of Loft47 for Teams, a new suite of tools that aims to provide teams with the kind of "full financial clarity" typically available to broker/owners.

Loft47 for Teams, which the company officially unveiled today, automates commission tracking, deductions, deposit management and more while providing teams with real-time visibility into cash flow and earnings at sub-team levels. Loft47's new offering can also use AI to audit documents and flag possible compliance concerns, according to a news release.

By providing this kind of financial insight, Loft47 for Teams aims to untangle parts of the process that can cause delays. Those who have begun using the new tools "are already reporting up to 70 percent time saved on commission calculations and reconciliation" and "over 90 percent reduction in manual entry errors," the company said, adding that administrators in particular are seeing "an average of 50 percent time saved per deal."

"Loft47 for Teams eliminates the manual reconciliation, spreadsheets, and guesswork that slow down team leaders," Loft47 Founder and CEO Sasha Hryciuk said. "They can now access clear, meaningful data in real time and spend their energy driving production and profitability."

Atlas VMS enhances underwriting insights through new integration

Atlas VMS has announced that it is wrapping some of HomeVision's underwriting and appraisal review tools into AIM-Port, the valuation management company's recently acquired order management platform. The move will help AIM-Port users reduce time-consuming workloads and boost the quality of appraisals, according to a company news release.

HomeVision's AI tools streamline the appraisal process so that underwriters can "focus on nuanced, high-value decisions instead of manual document review," Atlas VMS said.

By adding these tools to AIM-Port, the company can provide users with "a seamless way to order, manage, and review appraisals with significantly less friction," Atlas VMS CEO Erik Morin said.

HomeVision's tech has already processed over 2 million appraisal reports and is "trusted by many of the industry's top lenders and AMCs," noted Mick Tindall, president of platform solutions at AIM-Port. This new integration "provides customers with a streamlined, end-to-end path from order to collateral decision," he added.

Point receives $2.5B home equity commitment

Blue Owl Capital is committing $2.5 billion in funds to Point, a home equity investment platform. The additional capital will allow thousands of homeowners to tap into the value of their homes — without taking on new debt amid persistently high mortgage rates and widespread economic concerns, according to a company news release.

Point said it has already helped over 20,000 homeowners by funding more than $2 billion in home equity investments. With this new infusion of capital, Point will now be able to serve homeowners throughout the U.S.

The capital commitment — Blue Owl's largest with Point so far — "reflects our confidence in Point's platform and dedication to the partnership," Blue Owl Head of Alternative Credit Ivan Zinn said.

The investment positions Point "to grow well over 3x year-over-year," Point Co-Founder and CEO Eddie Lim noted, adding that it will enable the company "to scale even faster while continuing to deliver exceptional outcomes for the families we serve."