REach

REach is an accelerator established in 2013 that specializes in supporting technology companies across various stages of growth, particularly those with applications in real estate, financial services, banking, home services, and insurance. As a subsidiary of Second Century Ventures, the investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, REach aims to help technology firms innovate within one of the largest industries globally. The program connects member companies with over 350 mentors from leading real estate firms and provides direct access to the National Association of Realtors' extensive membership, facilitating potential customer and partnership opportunities. Additionally, REach collaborates with other accelerators and welcomes graduates from prestigious programs like TechStars and YCombinator, offering targeted outreach, ongoing coaching, and support. The accelerator is designed to assist companies from initial ideas to established businesses with revenue and investors, focusing on fostering growth and innovation in the real estate sector and its related markets.

Todd Carpenter

Director, Strategic Investments

Suzanne Raffa

Founder

Past deals in Residential Real Estate

Stelor

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Stelor is a technology company that specializes in providing condominium managers and boards with a comprehensive capital replacement management platform. This platform offers data analysis tools, reporting, and predictive forecasting capabilities, enabling users to maintain accurate budgets, avoid special assessments, and optimize reserve fund fees.

Unlock

Series B in 2024
Unlock provides homeowners with innovative solutions to access the equity in their homes without relying on traditional financing methods such as loans or mortgages. The company's primary offering is the Home Equity Agreement (HEA), which allows homeowners to receive cash in exchange for a share of their home's future value. This approach eliminates the need for monthly payments or interest charges typically associated with home equity loans. Homeowners can utilize the funds for various purposes, including paying off debts, making home improvements, or funding education. When the homeowner sells the property or the agreement reaches its designated term, Unlock receives a portion of the proceeds based on the terms established at the outset of the agreement.

Flock Homes

Venture Round in 2023
Flock Homes converts individual rental properties into fully-passive, diversified shares in a pool of houses. Flock helps rental property owners retire from being landlords. The company offers low-cost, tax-advantaged, hassle-free way to get and keep all the benefits of owning rental properties without any of the burdens. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Dwellwell Analytics

Venture Round in 2023
Dwellwell Analytics is a technology-focused property maintenance provider that specializes in transforming home maintenance through an innovative platform. The company develops integrated sensor networks designed for residential buildings, which monitor essential systems such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical infrastructure. By employing whole-home analysis, Dwellwell Analytics offers property managers a comprehensive view of the operational performance of single-family and multi-family rental properties. The platform proactively identifies potential issues by sending alerts when problems arise, allowing users to address minor maintenance concerns before they escalate into significant, costly repairs. This approach enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of property management, promoting a more planned and predictive maintenance strategy.

Courted

Seed Round in 2022
Courted is a professional network for residential real estate helping agents connect with one another to grow their business through data-driven marketing and referral generation. With Courted, agents can stay informed about data and trends, find mentorship, power cross-market referrals, and connect with other agents in an automated way.

HonestDoor

Seed Round in 2022
HonestDoor Inc. is a real estate website based in Edmonton, Canada, that facilitates the buying and selling of properties. Founded in 2017, the company leverages big data and predictive analytics to deliver estimated property values. Its platform offers users access to a variety of information, including real estate selling prices, neighborhood growth rates, annual property taxes, permit data, and transaction history. By employing a machine learning valuation model, HonestDoor provides daily updated price estimates for each property. This approach aims to enhance transparency in the real estate market, allowing buyers and sellers to make informed decisions and transact at fair market prices without the risk of overpricing or underpricing.

Keyliving

Funding Round in 2020
Keyliving is the operator and owner of a co-equity homeownership platform designed to assist clients in affordably purchasing homes. The company's platform makes condo ownership accessible and provides monthly liquidity without a long-term commitment, a land transfer tax, or a personal mortgage, giving users the chance to accumulate equity and ownership while enjoying the freedom of renting.

HonestDoor

Funding Round in 2020
HonestDoor Inc. is a real estate website based in Edmonton, Canada, that facilitates the buying and selling of properties. Founded in 2017, the company leverages big data and predictive analytics to deliver estimated property values. Its platform offers users access to a variety of information, including real estate selling prices, neighborhood growth rates, annual property taxes, permit data, and transaction history. By employing a machine learning valuation model, HonestDoor provides daily updated price estimates for each property. This approach aims to enhance transparency in the real estate market, allowing buyers and sellers to make informed decisions and transact at fair market prices without the risk of overpricing or underpricing.

Leasera

Funding Round in 2020
Leasera is a cloud-based platform that integrates the long-term rental ecosystem with on-demand services and loyalty benefits, including ride-sharing and hotel accommodations. It provides property managers with a streamlined solution for rental management, enhancing efficiency and automating various tasks. For renters, Leasera offers direct access to essential services and opportunities that support their lifestyle and encourage loyalty. The platform aims to improve renter retention and property net operating income while facilitating better access to service partners within a valuable ecosystem. This innovative approach benefits both property owners and renters by simplifying property management and enhancing the overall housing experience.

PunchListUSA

Funding Round in 2020
PunchListUSA is the first online real estate platform digitizing national home inspection data to create instant repair estimates and online service orders for homeowners, brokers, and institutional investors. The platform is powered by proprietary technology and property data to deliver home repair, renovation and lifecycle services at scale through innovative products, process automation and direct integration with industry partners. Exclusive inspection data access will power end-to-end home lifecycle services and product offerings to homeowners through the PunchListUSA marketplace in its next phase of growth.

Modus

Funding Round in 2020
Modus is a home closing technology company that enhances the real estate transaction experience for both clients and agents. With a combined 65 years of experience, Modus utilizes innovative technology to streamline the home closing process. The platform offers personalized task lists and electronic deposits, allowing clients to delegate manual data entry and minimize delays associated with home closings. This approach prioritizes security, clarity, and an improved client experience, ensuring a seamless transition throughout the entire closing process.

Sorted

Funding Round in 2019
A unified platform for real estate practitioners, landlords and householders to work together.

Twofold Spaces

Seed Round in 2019
Twofold Spaces is a manufacturer of configurable furniture designed to optimize limited workspaces in both offices and homes. Founded to address the challenges posed by crowded environments, the company focuses on providing flexible and mobile furniture solutions that adapt to the evolving needs of the hybrid work model. With a mission underscored by the changes brought on by the Covid pandemic, Twofold's products enable customers to enhance the functionality of any existing space, regardless of size. Based in Portland, Oregon, the company aims to support organizations and individuals by delivering on-demand furniture that fosters safety and adaptability in modern work settings.

RateMyAgent

Venture Round in 2019
RateMyAgent is an Australia-based company specializing in online digital marketing for the real estate sector. It offers recommendations, rankings, and reviews for real estate agents, helping consumers make informed decisions. The company also provides data on residential property sales, enhancing its value to both agents and clients. RateMyAgent generates revenue primarily through subscriptions and promotional services. While it operates mainly in Australia, it has expanded its presence to the USA and New Zealand, positioning itself as a key player in the real estate marketing landscape.

Curbio

Funding Round in 2019
Curbio Inc. is a home renovation service provider that specializes in pre-sale home improvements to assist real estate agents and homeowners in preparing properties for sale. Founded in 2017 and based in Potomac, Maryland, Curbio leverages technology to streamline the home improvement process, offering features such as virtual estimates and automated communication for efficient project management. The company partners with real estate agents to deliver a hassle-free experience, ensuring that homes are market-ready and sold quickly. Curbio operates on a pay-at-closing model, allowing clients to renovate their homes without upfront costs, making it a cost-effective solution for enhancing property value before listing.

Kleard

Funding Round in 2019
Kleard is a real estate application designed to enhance safety and efficiency for real estate agents during showings and open houses. Founded in 2017 by Jonathan Martis and based in Seattle, Washington, the app offers a cloud-based solution that provides real-time visitor verification. It quickly verifies a buyer's contact information and links it to their mobile device, allowing agents to track visitor activity and log the timing of showings. This functionality not only increases safety and helps prevent crime but also improves agent productivity through an integrated lead follow-up system. By implementing Kleard, agents can feel more secure while conducting open houses and showings.

Elmspring Accelerator

Acquisition in 2018
Elmspring Accelerator partners with start-ups offering innovative solutions in the Real Estate industry, particularly in brokerage, housing, mapping, leasing, property management, and construction/design. The three-month program, located at 1871, provides seed funding, mentorship, office space, marketing support, and industry connections. Ideal candidates are early-stage companies with disruptive technologies and a strong leadership team. Applications are accepted annually for scheduled sessions.

Zavvie

Funding Round in 2018
Zavvie is a real estate technology company that provides a platform for brokerages to create their own marketplace, integrating various buying and selling options while maintaining a focus on agents. By leveraging its technology, Zavvie enables brokerages to establish a core service that enhances their offerings and unlocks listings, ultimately driving revenue growth. The company connects brokerages, agents, and clients with a range of selling solutions, including instant sale and bridge technologies. This approach helps brokers improve their listing conversion rates, attract new sellers, and expand their market presence.

Glide

Seed Round in 2018
Glide Labs, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions for real estate disclosure forms, enabling users to efficiently prepare essential documents such as the TDS, SPQ, and AVID through a user-friendly online interface. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, Glide employs advanced wizard technology to gather information from clients, facilitating the generation of documents, triggering of workflows, and updates to various systems. The company's software streamlines transaction coordination for real estate professionals by automating paperwork, monitoring status, and integrating with service providers. This approach offers a guided, TurboTax-style experience for both real estate agents and consumers, significantly reducing the risks associated with traditional PDF and paper-based methods while enhancing the overall convenience and efficiency of real estate transactions.

Immoviewer

Funding Round in 2017
Immoviewer, Inc. is a company that specializes in creating interactive and virtual reality-compatible software solutions for real estate professionals. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Immoviewer offers a platform that enables users to create DIY 3D home tours and generate automated video content for real estate listings. This innovative software allows for the rapid production of individual listing landing pages and floor plans without the need for manual measurements, making it a cost-effective option for agents. By providing scalable 3D 360° tours, Immoviewer enhances the marketing capabilities of real estate agents, helping them attract potential buyers and streamline the property viewing experience while ensuring the privacy of residents in rented properties.

HouseCanary

Funding Round in 2017
HouseCanary, Inc. is a technology company that operates an online data platform focused on providing home valuations, forecasts, and market analytics specifically for the residential real estate sector. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in San Antonio, Texas, and Boulder, Colorado, HouseCanary's platform offers a range of services including mortgage leads, valuation reports, and a specialized tool for appraisers to generate necessary documentation and analyses at property sites. By leveraging extensive historical data and proprietary analytics, the company delivers actionable insights to its users, which include Fortune 100 banks, homebuilders, and real estate professionals. Additionally, HouseCanary provides an Analytics API that allows users to integrate detailed market data into their enterprise systems and workflows, thereby enhancing decision-making in buying and selling properties.

Zenergyst

Funding Round in 2016
Zenergyst operates as an integrated mobile real estate and mortgage management system. It has developed a workflow and sales process management platform aimed at simplifying online real estate transactions. This platform allows real estate businesses to effectively manage their workflows related to both real estate and mortgage processes, thereby enhancing operational efficiency in the industry.

FLIPT

Funding Round in 2016
FLIPT is a technology company that operates an artificial intelligence platform designed to facilitate connections between home sellers and local real estate professionals. By leveraging housing and social data, FLIPT enhances the transparency and efficiency of the real estate selling process. The platform allows real estate agents to engage with investors in their area, helping them to discover deals and share insights that can attract potential clients. Additionally, FLIPT assists investors in closing property transactions, thereby streamlining the overall home selling experience.

RealScout

Funding Round in 2016
RealScout is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2012. It develops and operates a web and mobile platform designed to enhance collaboration between real estate agents and their clients. The company's primary offering, RealScout, is a property listing alert and search platform that aggregates and analyzes data points for every listing, helping users find suitable homes based on specific features such as natural light, remodeled kitchens, and large backyards. Additionally, the platform provides real-time market insights and unique marketing opportunities for home sellers and their agents. RealScout serves real estate professionals and brokerages across the United States, aiming to improve conversion rates, customer retention, and marketing return on investment through its data-driven tools.
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