The spread of COVID-19 forced many real estate agents to look to technology as a way to stay safe and keep up with the buying and selling demand. Many of these trends that started in 2020 will continue into the new year. The proptech industry has grown significantly in the past few years, and 2021 […]
How Drone Technology is Changing the Current Real Estate Market
With the outbreak of COVID-19, real estate agents have had to change the way they work profoundly. Now relying on technology more, agents have shifted away from multiple in-person visits to virtual viewings to adhere to social distancing guidelines. Smart home technology has helped in that viewers can see a property without an agent present. […]
The Untapped Opportunities in Real Estate Automation
Real estate technology, or proptech, is one of the industries that has produced the most unicorns in the last few years. Historically, however, the real estate industry has been among the lowest spenders by sector on technology. Despite being slow to adopt new technologies, real estate contributes 13% of US GDP, making it the country’s […]
Real Estate Tech that Will Endure in a Post COVID World
The work of real estate agents has changed significantly in recent years as a result of new technologies. Many home buyers now start their search online, and new tools help buyers and agents connect and streamline the buying process. With the arrival of Covid-19, the need to employ real estate tech is even greater. Social […]
4 Technology Trends Shaping Property Portals
The process of buying and selling property has transformed in recent years. According to the Real Estate in a Digital Age 2019 Report by the National Association of REALTORS®, in 2018, 44% of buyers looked for properties online first. The Internet is often the first place people look when searching for a new home. Here […]
The Challenges and Opportunities for Automation in the Real Estate Industry
According to Ascend2, 71% of businesses use marketing automation. The benefits of marketing automation are significant across all industries, including real estate. Even better, marketing isn’t the only process that real estate agents can automate in their business. Managing a real estate business can be time-consuming. Numerous, repetitive tasks can prevent agents from maximizing their […]
The New Technologies Keeping Real Estate Agents Safe
While it may not seem like a dangerous profession, the safety of real estate agents is often at risk. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) 2017 Member Safety Survey, 44% of female agents and one in four male agents have experienced a situation in the past year that made them fear for their […]
Where Will AI Take the Real Estate Market in 10 Years?
Artificial intelligence is here and shows no signs of slowing down. According to PwC, business leaders said they believe AI is going to be fundamental in the future. Most people referred to AI as a “business advantage.” The same survey reports that 63% of people agree AI will help solve complex problems that plague modern […]
How IoT is Infiltrating the Real Estate Market
The Internet of Things is seeping its way into many different industries as more and more connected devices are popping up in everyday items. The real estate industry is no exception as it too is seeing an IoT boom. Internet of Things refers to an infrastructure of technology where devices, such as lighting systems, thermostats, […]