Recent Press Releases & News Coverage

iHomefinder Redefines IDX Search with Premium Search — March 20, 2018

iHomefinder, a leading provider of solutions for real estate professionals, announces the release of Premium Search. Premium Search redefines IDX search by offering agents and brokers a portal-quality experience for site visitors approaching that of the major portals. With Premium Search, real estate professionals will be well-positioned to keep visitors on their site and increase the likelihood of future transactions. Read more >

iHomefinder Launches Sales and Marketing Platform for Real Estate Professionals — November 16, 2017

iHomefinder, a leading provider of solutions for real estate professionals, announced today the release of iHomefinder ONE. ONE is a comprehensive sales and marketing platform for agent teams and brokers, enabling them to attract leads to their online properties, engage and nurture leads with relevant content, manage agent pipeline activity and convert leads into home buyers and sellers. With integrated CRM, IDX, website and lead generation, ONE provides unprecedented visibility and accountability for real estate professionals. Read more >

FRONTSTEPS Completes Acquisition of iHomefinder, Leading Provider of Real Estate Search Technology and Websites — MAY 17, 2017

FRONTSTEPS (Formerly “Community Investors, Inc.”), the nation’s #1 community resource platform, has completed its acquisition of iHomefinder, Inc. (“iHomefinder”), a Berkeley, CA-based company.

Established in 2001, iHomefinder is privately held and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area. The company is a leading national provider of real estate search technology and websites. Using the Internet Data eXchange (IDX) standard, iHomefinder powers thousands of real estate websites, partnering with a wide array of web designers to develop custom integrated solutions. Read more >

iHomefinder Launches Broker Enterprise License — June 16, 2016

iHomefinder, a leading provider of IDX solutions for real estate professionals, announced today the release of Broker Enterprise License. Broker Enterprise License empowers brokers to recruit and retain top agents, create a consistent brand experience across agent and broker websites, and increase lead conversions via lead routing. Read more >

iHomefinder Launches MarketBoostTM — February 9, 2016

iHomefinder, a leading provider of IDX solutions for real estate professionals, announced today the release of MarketBoostTM. MarketBoost empowers agents and brokers to stay-in-touch with their clients by sending automated, hyper-local, real estate market reports and listings-based emails. Read more >

Porch.com Continues Real Estate Momentum — April 24, 2015

Porch.com (http://porch.com) a data driven home services network for homeowners, home improvement professionals, and real estate agents announced today agreements with ten innovative and industry leading real estate companies.

As the Porch prepares for tremendous growth, they are thrilled to welcome Estately, HomeFinder.com, iHomeFinder.com, Tribus, PlanetRE, Properties Online, TORCHx, Virtual Results, New Media MLS, and ListHub to the Porch family of integrated services. Read more >

Homes at Tahoe’s Website Gets Dynamic Redesign — April 16, 2015

A family-operated real estate agency serving the picturesque Lake Tahoe area since its inception, Homes at Tahoe has announced the launch of its redesigned website aptly located at www.HomesAtTahoe.com. The online portal has been reworked to concentrate on integrating mobile-friendly features, with Homes at Tahoe brokers taking advantage of the iHomefinder system implemented by the new site’s designers, Tahoe Creative Solutions. Read more >

iHomefinder Launches OmniPress Prime — December 22, 2014

iHomefinder, a leading provider of IDX solutions for real estate agents and brokerages, announced today the release of OmniPress Prime, a fast and easy way for agents and brokerages to launch and maintain their WordPress IDX website. Read more >

iHomefinder Launches Responsive IDX for Custom Websites — November 21, 2014

iHomefinder, a leading provider of IDX solutions for real estate agents and brokerages, announced today that with the release of the responsive version of Optima IDX, all of its products are now fully responsive. Read more >

iHomefinder Launches Responsive IDX for WordPress — April 15, 2014

iHomefinder today introduced a new, responsive version of Optima Express, their leading IDX plugin for WordPress real estate sites. It’s packed with new features and wrapped in a sleek redesign. The most significant change is that Optima Express now uses responsive design, allowing agents and brokers to reach clients on any device with a single website. Read more >

iHomefinder Launches WordPress IDX Sites — April 10, 2013

iHomefinder today introduced Optima OmniPress, hosted WordPress websites that can be set up in minutes, featuring MLS/IDX search, superior lead generation and gorgeous design options. Optima OmniPress makes WordPress easy, delivering modern, feature-loaded websites that enable REALTORS® to build their business instead of struggling with technology. Read more >

iHomefinder Launches Mobile Website Product — January 16, 2013

iHomefinder is pleased to introduce Optima Mobile, mobile websites with full MLS/IDX search and listings. Unlike many other mobile solutions, Optima Mobile can be branded with a REALTOR’S® logo and photo, and all leads are delivered to the site owner. The product is offered in a standalone version, and as part of other selected iHomefinder packages. Read more >

iHomefinder Launches IDX/MLS Search for Facebook — July 19, 2012

iHomefinder is proud to introduce Optima Social, a Facebook-based version of its widely-used real estate property search. With Optima Social, real estate agents no longer need a website to offer MLS property search to clients and prospects. Read more >

Product Review: iHomefinder Optima IDX — July 24, 2011

Upon news of iHomefinder’s recent release of their search engine-friendly Optima IDX solution, we were inspired to take a closer look. You can take a peek for yourself with their demo site at www.anyhomesrealty.com. Read more >

MetroList Partners with iHomefinder on Office Websites — May 2, 2011

MetroListPRO Websites Office Edition is the newest online marketing product available to MetroList broker subscribers who want an affordable, professional, and state-of-the-art web presence. Following the successful introduction of MetroListPRO Websites for real estate agents, the Office Edition offers small and medium-sized brokerages a great way to professionally showcase their agents and listings, generate new business, and be more competitive online. Read more >

iHomefinder Launches SEO-Friendly IDX/MLS Search — March 14, 2011

iHomefinder today introduced Optima IDX, a new search engine-optimized version of its market-leading real estate property search. By using Optima IDX as part of their websites, real estate agents and brokers can greatly improve their chances of being found by consumers and converting leads into valued clients. Read more >

MLSListings Partners with iHomefinder on IDX Websites — January 5, 2011

MLSListings, Inc. today announced the availability of a new suite of branded website solutions incorporating real-time MLS (Multiple Listing Service) data for agents and brokers in Northern California through its PERKS program. The MLSListings IDX (MLS IDX) product will offer four tiers of custom-branded website solutions to suit every budget and business need. Read more >