New crop of real estate innovators out to disrupt brokerage business model

Real estate startup Solo had a big week: it raised $1 million in funding and was named a finalist at Realogy’s "FWD" pitch competition. Founder Tommy Sowers believes technology can save consumers time and money. And Solo is not alone in this mission. A raft of new well-funded start-ups have descended on the real estate scene with lofty ambitions …