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Second Century Ventures, the investment arm of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has announced the eight startups selected for its 2025 REACH technology accelerator program. The annual initiative — which aims to advance innovation in the real estate sector — focuses on scaling companies that provide digital solutions for the residential and commercial real estate markets.

REACH program, launched more than a decade ago, provides select companies with access to education, mentorship, networking opportunities and exposure across the global real estate market. Since its inception, the program has supported more than 300 companies, with expansion into commercial real estate and six global markets since 2019.

"REACH serves as a strategic lens into where innovation is heading and how emerging technologies will shape the broader real estate landscape," said Mark Birschbach, NAR's executive vice president of strategic business innovation and technology. "Our work with these companies reflects a long-term commitment to fostering ideas that influence markets and unlock new possibilities."

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