Tech Pulse: Realtor.com adds property tax appeal; PropStream expands lead generation

Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology — including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate.

Here’s what happened this week:

Realtor.com adds property tax appeal tool with Ownwell integration

Realtor.com now offers property tax monitoring and appeals through a new partnership with Ownwell. With rising homeownership costs, this integration helps users potentially lower one of their biggest annual expenses. Most homeowners are unaware they can appeal tax assessments — this tool aims to change that and boost savings nationwide.

eXp Realty introduces CRM of Choice program

eXp Realty has launched “CRM of Choice,” giving agents the power to select from three CRM platforms — BoldTrail, Cloze or Lofty — as part of their standard fee. The initiative supports diverse business models and reinforces eXp’s commitment to agent autonomy, tech flexibility, and personalized tools for growth and client relationship success.

REsides launches tiered MLS subscription model

REsides has launched a flexible, three-tier MLS subscription model — Essential, Select and Premier — giving agents and brokers more control over tools, support and pricing. With no association membership required and an equity-ownership model, REsides aims to empower real estate professionals and support growth.

PropStream expands lead generation tech through acquisitions

PropStream has acquired Batch Leads and Batch Dialer, merging its property data platform with AI-powered lead generation and multichannel outreach tools. The move creates an all-in-one system for real estate professionals, enabling smarter targeting, faster communication and streamlined deal pipelines.

RentSpree partners with Hive MLS to expand access in Southeast

RentSpree has partnered with Hive MLS to bring rental application and tenant screening tools directly into Hive’s MLS platform at no cost to subscribers. Serving more than 15,000 listings annually across the Southeast, the integration aims to streamline leasing for agents and support rising rental demand in Georgia, the Carolinas and beyond.

GTCR purchases majority stake in Clear Capital

Private equity firm GTCR has acquired a majority stake in real estate data leader Clear Capital — marking the company’s first outside investment. Partnering with CEO Duane Andrews, GTCR aims to scale Clear Capital’s tech platform, expand offerings like CubiCasa and accelerate growth through strategic acquisitions in the real estate and mortgage sectors.

Perchwell adds two leaders to its technology team

Real estate data platform Perchwell has hired Adrian Facini as vice president of product and Joe Kondel as vice president of engineering to lead its MLS tech modernization. The move follows a $25 million Series B funding round and supports Perchwell’s push to develop advanced, AI-powered tools and seamless workflows for agents, brokerages and MLSs.

Atlas VMS acquires appraisal order management platform

Atlas VMS has acquired appraisal order management platform AIM-Port, advancing its mission to deliver smarter, tech-driven solutions for lenders and AMCs. The Miami-based firm plans to rebrand and integrate the platform while continuing to support industry peers. The move follows key leadership hires to scale operations and drive long-term growth.