Should agents HAVE to adopt to new technology?

Technology has given real estate agents a vast array of high-powered tools, apps and gadgets to make their lives—and their businesses—easier to manage. These tools can help agents drum up leads, streamline transactions and generally make their lives easier, but many agents just don’t use them, says Inman. Should brokers force them to?  No, says Valerie Garcia, senior technology coach at Re/Max Ontario-Atlantic. If some coaching doesn’t do the trick,…

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The Man vs. the Machine

Technology makes our lives easier, but what about that human connection we all know and love? Technology can’t give us that. Have you ever seen a computer reach out and give someone a hug? Will the Real Estate Sector be the Next Victim to Technology and Automated Everything? We’ve seen countless industries—including the auto industry—succumb to a technological revamp, and we can’t help but ask: will the real estate sector…

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Technology: Live it, Love it, Embrace it

Technology is inevitable. It’s not going to go away any time soon. But why should it? It can help you boost your business in ways never thought possible a couple decades ago. Below are some tips from Realty Biz to help agents better communicate with their clients and reach a broader group of potential new buyers and sellers through the power of technology. Ease of Access Even if your website…

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Cloud Storage Makes Business Easier for Real Estate Agents in 2014

Who doesn’t like getting a new technology toy? You may think your trusty smartphone is all you need, but in order to be more efficient in 2014, you’re going to need to expand your connected empire, according to this article from Inman. Your smartphone is a good place to start, but today’s it’s become a necessity. I know I couldn’t live without my smart phone. It’s my alarm clock, calendar,…

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Top Trends in Real Estate Technology in 2014

As 2014 sneaks up on us this holiday season and we begin to make our New Year’s resolutions—some of us may vow to finally shed the pounds and some of us may have another goal in mind. Real Estate’s goal is to make the buying and selling process easier and more high tech than ever. The Top 5 Real Estate Technology Trends in 2014 to Look Out For Big data…

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