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2026 Proptech Trends Real Estate Pros Can’t Afford to Ignore
There’s a lot of talk about “new” this time of year, but the emphasis on new is often misdirected. We don’t always need things to be new. We just need them to be better. And that’s what we can expect from proptech in 2026. The tech tools we’ve been talking about won’t necessarily be new, but they are definitely improving and evolving. Here are the ones to watch—and use—in the new year. Better...
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PropTech Startup Showdown @ SXSW — powered by Realtor.com
On March 13, Realtor.com and and NAR Tech & Innovation are teaming up at SXSW for a high‑energy PropTech Startup Showdown. The industry’s sharpest...
Ditch the Hustle: Your 12-Month Strategic Business Road Map for 2026
Every January, real estate pros dream big—more deals, more recruits, new markets. But by March? Most of those goals are buried under urgent client calls, contract chaos, and the endless grind of “just getting through the week.” Sound familiar? It’s not for lack of...
As technology reshapes the real estate industry, NAR Tech & Innovation is leading the way by creating a collective to accelerate innovation, expand opportunity and drive investment. LEARN MORE
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Attend our webinars to explore the latest in PropTech. Hear from top presenters and panels, discuss trends, and gain insights into how technology is transforming the industry.
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Join us to explore Real Estate Tech (PropTech) and its impact on the industry. Enjoy speakers and networking opportunities as we build a community around PropTech.
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Presentations and Sessions during REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & NAR NXT
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Pitch Battle at NAR NXT 2025:
The Ultimate Entrepreneur Showdown
November 14-16, 2025 | Houston, Texas
Get ready for the ultimate throwdown—the electrifying Pitch Battle live at NAR NXT! Where innovation takes center stage and contenders go head-to-head for a game-changing business boost.
Calling all PropTech startups! This is your chance to showcase your groundbreaking ideas on a global stage. Submit your innovative solutions for a shot at being selected as one of the exclusive contenders in the 2025 Pitch Battle—live in Houston NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience!
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Innovator of the Year Awarded at REALTORS® Legislative Meetings 2025
June 13 – 18, 2026 | Washington, DC
The Award recognizes leaders who are driving the advancement of real estate through innovation, no matter what role they play.
Attendees of NAR’s annual REALTORS® Legislative Meetings can now opt to follow an Innovation and Tech track—designed to give you the insights, info and intel on new and emerging tech impacting your real estate business.
REACH — Real Estate’s Premier Tech Scale-Up Program
Created by Second Century Ventures and backed by the National Association of REALTORS®, REACH is a global accelerator helping high-potential startups scale technology for the real estate industry. With programs across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia, REACH connects innovators to industry leaders, investors, and NAR’s international network — empowering solutions that support REALTORS® and improve how real estate professionals serve buyers, sellers, and property owners.
Since 2013, REACH has accelerated more than 300 companies transforming real estate and adjacent industries. Meet the latest cohort of innovators shaping the futures of real estate:
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