RealPha Expands Platform with Acquisition of Mortgage Brokerage Firm Be My Neighbor

reAlpha acquires mortgage firm to expand platform By Investing.com

DUBLIN, Ohio - reAlpha Tech Corp. (NASDAQ:AIRE), a technology company in the real estate sector, has announced the acquisition of mortgage brokerage Be My Neighbor, expanding its real estate services to include mortgage lending and refinancing. This move is part of reAlpha's strategy to integrate various aspects of the homebuying process, aiming to provide a more streamlined experience for consumers and to generate additional revenue streams. Be My Neighbor, which operates in 26 U.S. states, will continue to function under its brand and leadership while benefiting from reAlpha's artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and resources. Brent Miller, reAlpha's Chief Financial Officer, expressed enthusiasm for the acquisition, emphasizing the enhancement of their AI-driven platform and the pursuit of a full-service, commission-free homebuying and financing technology platform. The acquisition aligns with reAlpha's vertical integration strategy, according to Sureet Pabbi, Vice President of M&A at reAlpha. It is expected to provide greater control over a critical part of the homebuying process. Christopher Griffith, CEO of Be My Neighbor, noted the potential for reAlpha to modernize the mortgage industry with a comprehensive, online, commission-free, buyer-centered experience. reAlpha's platform, known as Claire, offers a commission-free homebuying experience, leveraging AI to assist buyers from property search to closing. The platform is currently available in a limited capacity in Florida, with plans for expansion. The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed in the press release, but reAlpha will file a Current Report on Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, providing additional details. The information in this article is based on a press release statement from reAlpha Tech Corp. In other recent news, reAlpha Tech Corp. has been actively expanding its operations and making strategic changes. The company launched reAlpha AI Labs, a new research and development wing dedicated to fostering growth and innovation within the AI industry. This initiative aims to support the development of technologies that will integrate with reAlpha's AI-driven homebuying platform, Claire. In a significant move, reAlpha also acquired an 85% equity stake in Singapore-based AiChat Pte. Ltd., a developer of AI-driven conversational customer experience solutions. This acquisition is expected to enhance reAlpha's technological offerings, particularly by integrating AiChat's multi-language conversational AI into its platforms. On the executive front, reAlpha announced the immediate termination of its Chief Financial Officer, Michael Frenz. Michael J. Logozzo, the current Chief Operating Officer and President of reAlpha, has been appointed as the interim Chief Financial Officer. These recent developments reflect reAlpha's strategic moves in the real estate and AI sectors. As reAlpha Tech Corp. (NASDAQ:AIRE) broadens its horizons with the acquisition of Be My Neighbor, investors are keenly observing the company's financial health and market performance. According to InvestingPro data, reAlpha has a market capitalization of $58.42 million, signifying its position in the market. Despite challenging market conditions, the company has shown resilience with a strong return over the last three months, as indicated by a 34.22% price total return in that period. Two InvestingPro Tips that stand out for reAlpha include the company holding more cash than debt on its balance sheet and its liquid assets surpassing short-term obligations. These factors could provide the financial stability required to support the integration of Be My Neighbor into reAlpha's operations and the expansion of its AI-driven platform. However, it's worth noting that the company has struggled with profitability, as it has not been profitable over the last twelve months and suffers from weak gross profit margins of 13.21%. For those interested in a deeper dive into the company's financials and market performance, InvestingPro offers additional tips and metrics. Currently, there are 10 more InvestingPro Tips available for reAlpha, providing a more comprehensive analysis of the company's standing in the real estate technology sector. These insights could be particularly valuable for investors considering reAlpha's potential growth trajectory following its recent acquisition. While the future of reAlpha's vertical integration strategy remains to be seen, these InvestingPro Insights offer a snapshot of the company's current financial state and market performance, which are crucial for understanding its capacity to revolutionize the mortgage industry.

reAlpha Acquires Mortgage Brokerage Company Be My Neighbor - ReAlpha Tech (NASDAQ:AIRE)

*Terms and conditions apply. Visit Nada's website for more details. Strategic acquisition strengthens reAlpha's vertically integrated real estate technology platform. DUBLIN, Ohio, Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- reAlpha Tech Corp. ("reAlpha") AIRE, a real estate technology company developing and commercializing artificial intelligence ("AI") technologies, today announced the acquisition of Be My Neighbor, a mortgage brokerage company founded by veterans licensed to operate in 26 U.S. states. This strategic acquisition adds mortgage lending and refinancing services under the reAlpha umbrella of real estate services and enhances the capabilities of its generative AI-powered, commission-free homebuying platform. Specifically, Be My Neighbor will enable reAlpha to provide integrated mortgage services to consumers who utilize the reAlpha platform to purchase homes. "We are excited to announce the acquisition of Be My Neighbor and add its capabilities to reAlpha's AI-driven platform," said Brent Miller, Chief Financial Officer of reAlpha. "This acquisition furthers our long-term plan of developing a full-service commission-free homebuying and financing technology platform powered by our proprietary AI technology and dedicated professionals." Acquiring mortgage services aligns with reAlpha's goal of vertically integrating the homebuying process, which reAlpha expects to result in a more seamless customer experience and increased revenue opportunities. Be My Neighbor will continue to operate under its brand by co-founders Christopher Griffith, Isabel Williams, and Nathan Knottingham, while benefiting from reAlpha's resources and generative AI platform. "The acquisition of Be My Neighbor represents a strategic move to deepen our vertical integration within the real estate industry," said Sureet Pabbi, Vice President of M&A at reAlpha. "By acquiring a mortgage brokerage company, we're capturing additional revenue stream opportunities and enhancing our control over a critical part of the homebuying process." Christopher Griffith, Chief Executive Officer of Be My Neighbor, added: "We believe reAlpha is accelerating the evolution of the $20.2 trillioni mortgage industry into the digital age. reAlpha is transforming legacy processes into one comprehensive, online, commission-free, buyer-centered experience. We see great promise in reAlpha's long-term strategy and are excited to help carry out their vision." For additional details concerning the terms of this acquisition, please reference reAlpha's Current Report on Form 8-K, which will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). About Be My Neighbor Debt Does Deals, LLC (d/b/a Be My Neighbor) is a mortgage brokerage company operating in 26 states. The company believes that one house has the power to make a life-changing impact for a family and future generations. Their mission is to bring humanity back into the biggest financial real estate decision that a person will make in their lifetime by showing them how to build generational wealth through smart real estate decisions and actually enjoy the process along the way. About reAlpha Tech Corp. reAlpha Tech Corp. AIRE is a real estate technology company developing an end-to-end commission-free homebuying platform. Utilizing the power of AI and an acquisition-led growth strategy, reAlpha's goal is to offer a more affordable, streamlined experience for those on the journey to homeownership. For more information, visit www.reAlpha.com. About the reAlpha Platform reAlpha (previously called "Claire"), announced on April 24, 2024, is reAlpha's generative AI-powered, commission-free, homebuying platform. The tagline: No fees. Just keys.™ - reflects reAlpha's dedication to eliminating traditional barriers and making homebuying more accessible and transparent. reAlpha's introduction aligns with major shifts in the real estate sector after the National Association of Realtors agreed to settle certain lawsuits upon being found to have violated antitrust laws, resulting in inflated fees paid to buy-side agents. This development is expected to result in the end of the standard six percent sales commission, which equates to approximately $100 billion in realtor fees paid annually. The reAlpha platform offers a cost-free alternative for homebuyers by utilizing an AI-driven workflow that assists them through the homebuying process. Homebuyers using the reAlpha platform's conversational interface will be able to interact with Claire, reAlpha's AI buyer's agent, to guide them through every step of their homebuying journey, from property search to closing the deal. By offering support 24/7, Claire is poised to make the homebuying process more efficient, enjoyable, and cost-efficient. Claire matches buyers with their dream homes using over 400 data attributes and provides insights into market trends and property values. Additionally, Claire can assist with questions, booking property tours, submitting offers, and negotiations. Currently, the reAlpha platform is under limited availability for homebuyers located in 20 counties in Florida, but reAlpha is actively seeking new MLS and brokerage licenses that will enable expansion into more U.S. states. For more information, please visit www.reAlpha.com. The information in this press release includes "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements about the Be My Neighbor acquisition; the anticipated benefits of the Be My Neighbor acquisition, reAlpha's ability to anticipate the future needs of the short-term rental market; future trends in the real estate, technology and artificial intelligence industries, generally; and reAlpha's future growth strategy and growth rate. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "should", "could", "might", "plan", "possible", "project", "strive", "budget", "forecast", "expect", "intend", "will", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "predict", "potential" or "continue", or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: reAlpha's limited operating history and that reAlpha has not yet fully developed its AI-based technologies; reAlpha's ability to commercialize its developing AI-based technologies; whether reAlpha's technology and products will be accepted and adopted by its customers and intended users; reAlpha's ability to integrate the business of Be My Neighbor into its existing business and the anticipated demand for Be My Neighbor's services; the inability to maintain and strengthen reAlpha's brand and reputation; the inability to accurately forecast demand for short-term rentals and AI-based real estate focused products; the inability to execute business objectives and growth strategies successfully or sustain reAlpha's growth; the inability of reAlpha's customers to pay for reAlpha's services; changes in applicable laws or regulations, and the impact of the regulatory environment and complexities with compliance related to such environment; and other risks and uncertainties indicated in reAlpha's SEC filings. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Although reAlpha believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. reAlpha's future results, level of activity, performance or achievements may differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, and there is no representation that the actual results achieved will be the same, in whole or in part, as those set out in the forward-looking statements. For more information about the factors that could cause such differences, please refer to reAlpha's filings with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and reAlpha does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Investor Relations Contact investorrelations@realpha.com Media Contact irlabs on behalf of reAlpha Fatema Bhabrawala fatema@irlabs.ca ______________________________ i https://www.statista.com/statistics/274636/combined-sum-of-all-holders-of-mortgage-debt-outstanding-in-the-us/ Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs