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 …
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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 …
Jul 17
Smart Bathroom Fixtures Offer a More Sanitary, Streamlined Experience
From bidets to smart toilets, the bathroom is getting a tech upgrade that makes life more convenient and a little less germy. As technology continues to advance, it’s no surprise that the smart home takeover has made its way into the bathroom. Kohler, a well-known manufacturer of kitchen and bath products, has introduced a range …
Jul 14
New Crop of Residential, Commercial Tech Making Waves
Startups are bringing real estate solutions for everything from financial and property management to lead generation and more. Proptech is rising to the challenge to meet more needs in the real estate industry, from rental management and second-home programs to managing your digital reputation, commissions and more. Encouraging greater leading-edge technology development in the real …
Jul 13
Safeguard Your Data
The best way to stop cyberattacks: Stay educated on how to keep your information safe—and take the necessary steps to do so. The best way to stop cyberattacks: Stay educated on how to keep your information safe—and take the necessary steps to do so. Burton Kelso, owner and chief technology expert at Integral, a computer …
Jul 12
AI Needs Thoughtful Regulation to Prevent Catastrophe
Artificial intelligence expert Jeff Turner warns that the technology is advancing so rapidly that the real estate industry is behind on figuring out its most equitable uses. It was 2016 when Jeff Turner, cofounder of Tangilla, a REALTOR® association management platform, gave his first presentation on artificial intelligence. At the time, Siri and Alexa were …
Jul 11
Start Experimenting With AI Now
Generative tools are being added to programs you use, and they’ll enable your work in ways you can only begin to imagine. “How can we save 75% of our time and make more money?” The answer is by learning how to use artificial intelligence for everyday business purposes, said Marki Lemons Ryhal, addressing a standing-room-only …
Jul 10
Smart Kitchens: The Gadgets and Tech That Make Life Easier
From large, staple appliances to small gadgets, the kitchen is the perfect playground for smart home technology. As the world continues to embrace technology, it is no surprise that smart kitchens are becoming more popular. These high-tech kitchens are equipped with gadgets and appliances that make cooking and food preparation a breeze. Not only do …
Jul 07
Smart Home Tech That Enhances Home Efficiency
Homeowners want energy efficient homes. Whether it’s to save money or reduce their carbon footprint, smart home tech can help. As we find ourselves more deeply embedded in the digital age, it’s exciting to see how technology is reshaping the way we interact with our homes. As home efficiency and green living continue to trend …
Jul 06
The Ultimate Smart Home Series
Knowing what’s available in smart home technology is a value-add for agents selling new and existing homes. Broaden your expertise with this collection of articles. From turning on the shower to monitoring energy usage to automating appliances, smart home technology is integrating more fully into homeowners’ lives. Today’s solutions are plentiful, offering innovative home efficiencies …
Jul 06
Smart Home Tech That Enhances Home Efficiency
Homeowners want energy efficient homes. Whether it’s to save money or reduce their carbon footprint, smart home tech can help. As we find ourselves more deeply embedded in the digital age, it’s exciting to see how technology is reshaping the way we interact with our homes. As home efficiency and green living continue to trend …
Jul 06
Multifamily Series: Refinement in Luxury Living
At the high end, for-sale and rental multifamily luxury housing delivers the crème de la crème in technology, concierge-style services and amenities. In many metros and suburban markets, luxury living means for-sale apartments that start at $1 million and rentals that are also uber-expensive. One recent for-sale listing in Boston’s chic Back Bay neighborhood was …
