Loft47 Blog

The landscape of technology is always shifting. In recent years we’ve moved from large monolithic applications installed on our servers or desktops to hyper-focused mobile applications that target specific problems for specific industries. This trend is valuable for problem-solving but creates a new challenge for users accustomed to working on a single product and getting comprehensive information from that system. … Read More

The final straw. What drives a Real Estate Brokerage to switch software and a guide to taking the leap. I’m the head of sales at Loft47 and have been working with Brokerages on commission processing solutions for over 17 years. Through the years I have worked with thousands of Brokers / Owners / Managers in North America . Over time … Read More

Xerocon! It’s the largest accounting technology conference for progressive accounting firms and partners, hosted by the infamous, Xero. Their aim is to inspire the next generation of accountants and advisors by building and promoting the biggest network of the coolest cloud solutions. Xero is creating leaders in the transformation to digital business. Xero and Loft47 We’ve been partners with Xero since … Read More

Visit us at Inman Connect, Las Vegas, BOOTH 431. Inman Connect is a residential real estate event, starting July 22nd — a weeklong exploration of the present and future of the industry, featuring inspiring speakers, engaging conversation, and A+ networking. This year in Las Vegas, over 4,000+ top-producing agents, independent brokers, franchise executives, MLS and association leaders, tech entrepreneurs and marketing executives … Read More

The question comes to mind, why exactly was Xerocon so good? Xero is known for hosting amazing conferences, so why was this one so special? I believe the answer lies in a bunch of smaller components that came together to make for an amazing overall experience. 1. The venue selected offered a fantastic layout for the sponsors. It was very easy to see who was there … Read More

Last week Xero hosted the world’s most beautiful and innovative conference for cloud accounting leaders in the US, Canada, and the Americas where hundreds of Accountants, Bookkeepers and App Partners merged together for Xerocon. And we were there! Four members of the Loft47 team and one Loft47 power-user customer made their way to Atlanta to play a part in showcasing the coolest cloud-based … Read More

Loft47 + Xero The Xero Marketplace is a rich resource for accounting practices looking to expand their offerings and focus on specialization. There are many app partners that address niche markets and expand on Xero’s incredible functionality. These app partners offer customized solutions solving specific industry challenges. Small businesses often benefit from accounting experts who add additional value to those offerings. Loft47 … Read More

Legacy applications versus new web based systems is hot topic of discussion in the Real Estate Brokerage world. It’s no surprise that when you’re considering a new back office system you start thinking about data. We talk data migration all the time. Data is a wonderful thing, when we have the ability to use it. At Loft47 we want to … Read More

A Golden Welcome The Loft47 team is back from a quick 4-day visit to San Francisco for the annual Broker Owner Conference (BOC). We were stoked to be in southern California for the big show and even caught a quick peek of the amazing 2017 eclipse! The welcome reception dinner cruise was beautiful and facilitated our first time seeing San … Read More

Going digital isn’t just a good idea — it’s one of the smartest business decisions a Brokerage can make. Inman Demo Day In our sponsored Inman webinar, It’s All About the Money — How and Why Brokerages Go Digital, we got the opportunity to talk about our two main joys as a business — helping Brokerages save money and the most … Read More