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Cyber criminals aim to take advantage of those who aren’t familiar with the nuances of the closing process. Younger home buyers who don’t have prior experience in the real estate market may be more naive to the red flags of wire fraud. That’s why scammers likely are targeting first-time buyers, which means you need to …

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As a conduit to consumers, you can help technology developers understand how their products are—or are not—meeting homeowners’ needs. Imagine you’re a Florida property owner with an electric car and an EV charging station at home. You may be at the forefront of the electrification trend in real estate. But if you were in the …

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NAR’s 2022 Technology Survey reveals the innovations members are using now and watching for the future. REALTORS® believe cybersecurity, 5G and drones are the areas of technology that will have the most impact on the real estate business in the next two years, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ 2022 Technology Survey. Nearly half …

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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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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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