Much conversation revolves around outdoor air quality, but many factors—environmental and health-specific—bring indoor air quality to the forefront of the conversation as well. Maximize a home’s air quality with monitoring. Increasingly, air quality—indoor and outdoor—is a prominent topic of discussion. To combat wildfires, smog and viruses, experts are talking about what measures to take to …
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Aug 08
After Collapse, Does Cryptocurrency Still Hold Promise for Real Estate?
Despite an extremely volatile crypto market, one real estate pro says a decentralized financial system could help create more immediacy in housing transactions. When she unexpectedly ran out of cash during a trip to Cuba, Kristin Smith knew her options for accessing more funds were limited. Without the ability to use a credit card or …
Aug 07
Modern Smart Home Must-Haves in the Multifamily Space
Smart home tech isn’t just for the single-family home. These systems and devices can improve property management, reduce cost and emissions and enhance the tenant experience. Smart home tech in multifamily communities is quickly becoming a must-have for today’s discerning renter, and with good reason. The right technology can play a significant role in improving …
Aug 04
The Year the Metaverse Made Virtual Property Viable
The metaverse and the opportunities it brings for virtual reality were among the top real estate technology stories of the year. The hype at CES, the technology industry’s annual mega-show, always sets the tone for the real estate advancements we expect to see throughout the year. And in 2022, real estate pros were on the …
Aug 03
‘Matter’ Connects the Unconnected in Smart Home Tech
The protocol helps DIY smart-home devices talk to one another, even if they’re on different platforms, creating a more seamless experience for the end user. Creating a recent buzz in the world of “smart home” advancements has been the release of something called Matter, which is defined by its developers as “a protocol to connect …
Aug 02
New Generations of Home Tech Combine Style and Substance
CES 2023 brought product debuts that aim to influence future home design, like an air conditioner disguised as framed artwork. Check out the most-hyped gadgets from the technology industry’s biggest show of the year. New real estate technologies are vying to influence how the home of the future is designed. That was one of many …
Aug 01
The Best of CES: Smart Home Edition
Many new and improved smart home technologies came forth at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show. The Consumer Electronics Show(link is external) in Las Vegas is a great opportunity to meet with tech companies and see the latest trends. A large show covering all manner of technological advancements, it can be quite overwhelming with over 2,400 …
Jul 31
The Evolution of Robot Vacuums
Once a idealistic but cumbersome technology mostly out of reach for the everyday consumer, the robot vacuum has come a long way in advancement and accessibility. Over the past decade, robot vacuums have become increasingly popular household appliances. They are designed to save time and effort while providing a thorough cleaning of floors. The rapid …
Jul 21
Predictive Analytics Guess Buyer, Seller Trends Accurately
The technology is helping real estate pros more precisely target prospects who are most likely to move in the next 12 months. You might be able to find out who in your market is most likely to move in the next few months—even before they know. Predictive analytics aim to provide a crystal ball into …
Jul 20
You Can Stop AI From Spreading False Real Estate Info
Artificial intelligence can create housing market misinformation, fake property documents and false identities. Here’s how to intercept these threats. Editor’s note: This article was written and edited with the assistance of AI tools. Artificial intelligence has become ubiquitous in our daily lives, from Google searches and maps to popular graphic design software such as Canva …
Jul 19
Factors to Consider When Choosing a CRM
Don’t know exactly what you want from a customer relationship management tool? Ask these questions to identify which options will address your true needs. Choosing the right customer relationship management tool may be one of the most frustrating aspects of setting up your real estate business. Many practitioners have tried several systems but still can’t …
Jul 18
Prevent Deepfakes From Hijacking Your Transactions
Cybercriminals are using artificial intelligence to impersonate agents and other parties to a real estate deal. Here’s how you can stop them. You’ve probably seen “deepfake” videos online purporting to show a person doing or saying something that they never actually did. It’s one of the dangers of artificial intelligence: Savvy users can imitate or …
