Despite its slow adoption in real estate, digital currency has the power to improve accessibility to homeownership and shorten the home-buying process. Key takeaways: Kristin Smith, a real estate agent at Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate in Dallas, has been investing in cryptocurrency since 2017. Not long before she started investing, she had an experience that …
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Aug 25
Why Invest in 360-Degree Tours and How to Get Started
360-degree tours give listings an extra edge and weed out the window shoppers from serious buyers. So now the question is, do you hire a professional or create your own? I was an early adopter of 360-degree tours for listings in 2014 because I saw both the value in distinguishing myself from the competition and …
Aug 25
Technology REALTORS® Use the Most
Real estate pros are connected to multiple tech platforms on a daily basis. Get insights on the most popular ones from NAR’s 2022 Member Profile. REALTORS® use multiple technology platforms daily to promote their business and stay connected to clients. While smartphones and email are key tools that facilitate most of those connections, 53% of REALTORS® also …
Aug 24
Vulnerability to a Cyberattack Could Land You in Court
A data breach also may cost you money and ruin your reputation. An NAR attorney helps you build a strong data security plan in the latest “Window to the Law.” You’re putting your livelihood at risk if you’re “asleep at the wheel” when it comes to creating a data security plan, especially as the real …
Aug 24
Remote Online Notarization Is One Step Closer
Passage by the House sets the stage for a Senate vote on NAR efforts to bring more real estate transactions into the digital age. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday evening to expand the availability of remote online notarization (RON) nationwide, a key advocacy priority for the National Association of REALTORS®. The …
Aug 23
Know When That Phone Call Is a Real Estate Scam
Bad actors are taking advantage of surging demand for remodeling projects and home warranties to dupe consumers. Share these warning signs with your clients. Housing-related phone scams surged by more than 300% in May, according to telecommunications technology provider First Orion’s 2022 Mid-Year Phone Scam Report(link is external). Scammers increasingly are trying to dupe consumers …
Aug 23
Transform Your Short-Term Rentals Using Channel Distribution Tech
Navigating the short-term rental business wasn’t the easiest task when real estate agent Jessica Larsen got started, but channel distribution technology helped her streamline her process and save money. When Jessica Larsen, broker-owner at Kismet Enterprises in Dennis, Mass., added short-term rentals to her business model in 2012, she did well, even though she juggled …
Aug 22
How to Build Out Your Smart Home
I’ve tested hundreds of smart-home products over the years and provided written and video comparisons in each product category. Along the way, I’ve learned a lot about what’s needed and what’s not, what the top brands are, and where to get started. (And big thanks to my wife for her unending patience as I tinkered …
Aug 21
The Best Video Doorbells for Your Smart Home
The tech behind the video doorbell is ever evolving, so this updated list includes the best options based on what’s available today, plus a few recommendations. Since this series first compared Ring and Nest in 2020, much has changed in the video doorbell realm. The technology has improved, new models have come out and options …
Aug 21
12 Tech Startups Vying for Glory in the Real Estate Space
At NAR’s iOi Summit this month, the annual Pitch Battle will aim to identify the next great innovation to help your business flourish. Twelve technology startups in the real estate space with new offerings such as fractional ownership, home renovation and rental solutions are poised to shake up the real estate industry. These budding companies will take …
Aug 18
13 Essentials to Protect Your Most Important Investment
Moved in the last few years? Smart features and a few tried-and-true essentials provide the options you need to protect your new home. Your home is a major investment. If you are one of the many Americans who moved over the last several years or are planning to buy a new home soon, you might …
Aug 17
Renovation Startup Revive Wins iOi Pitch Battle
The company, which enables home sellers to update their property with no upfront costs, was crowned at NAR’s annual technology conference. Revive(link is external), a technology startup enabling home sellers to update their properties with no upfront costs, was named Thursday as the winner of the fourth annual Pitch Battle(link is external) at the National Association of …
