Opendoor acquires closing, escrow services; IRE launches new app
The iBuyer is adding Doma services and 85 of the tech company's employees. Plus, Inside Real Estate debuts “Streams”; HSoA launches “Maestro” agent platform.
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.
Opendoor announces acquisition 'to make home closing faster'
Opendoor is acquiring closing and escrow services from proptech company Doma.
The move marks the latest step toward the iBuyer's goal of making "home closing faster, cheaper and more certain," according to Opendoor CEO Kaz Nejatian.
The two companies said in a news release that they are partnering with Fannie Mae on its Title Acceptance Program as part of the deal, which is subject to regulatory approval.
Doma has been part of the Fannie Mae pilot program since 2024 and saw it grow "dramatically" in 2025, CEO Max Simkoff told CNBC. Doma eventually "did not have the resources to be able to do both the tech for the risk decisioning and the closing side," Simkoff added, so the company began seeking outside help to scale its business and ultimately decided to partner with Opendoor.
Eighty-five Doma employees will be joining Opendoor as part of the deal, the terms of which were not disclosed, according to CNBC.
"This is what fixing homeownership actually looks like," Opendoor President Lucas Matheson said while announcing the acquisition in a post on X.
Inside Real Estate launches AI-powered app
Inside Real Estate has introduced Streams, an AI-powered mobile app designed to help agents respond to leads faster and act on high-intent signals.
Available first for BoldTrail users with BoomTown support to follow, the app delivers real-time notifications on lead activity, recommends next steps and automates CRM updates. Streams is part of the company's broader "AI Advantage" strategy, aimed at improving agent responsiveness and conversion through data-driven insights.
The app surfaces signals from potential clients — such as saved listings, repeat property views and showing requests — to help agents prioritize outreach while they're away from their desks. Early beta users saw increased engagement and productivity, the company said in a news release.
"Our goal with Streams was to remove the gap between when a lead signals intent and when an agent can respond," said Julia Laurin, chief product officer at Inside Real Estate. "By combining real-time signals with an AI assistant in a mobile-first experience, we're helping agents stay proactive wherever their day takes them."
The company said it plans to expand Streams to additional platforms as part of its ongoing AI rollout.
HSoA introduces platform designed to 'intuitively' support agents
HomeServices of America has introduced Maestro, an AI-supported platform that aims to simplify daily operations and reduce system fragmentation by bringing consumer search, CRM, marketing and transaction management into a single environment.
The platform surfaces relevant information to streamline workflows and eliminate the need for agents to toggle between multiple tools and logins, according to a news release.
By connecting sales, marketing and administrative functions, Maestro can improve efficiency and create a more consistent experience for both agents and clients, the release noted. The company said the system supports agents by organizing tasks and enabling a more seamless flow of information across the transaction lifecycle.
The goal is "to allow our agents in every market to spend more time doing what they do best," HomeServices of America President and CEO Chris Kelly said.
"It's designed so that the technology intuitively supports the agent and their business and is another step towards a true end-to-end platform, something only HomeServices is in a position to deliver through our ownership over the brokerage, mortgage, title and insurance experiences," Kelly added.
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