Back when chatbots first gained traction in 2016, most people thought they’d never engage with a virtual assistant to get the information they needed, let alone try to use one in their own business. But now it’s 2019 and

While so much of being a successful agent relies on doing whatever it takes to see a client through to closing, few agents take into consideration their own limitations. The Chicago Association of Realtors hosted two speakers May 9

If you’re a real estate agent, there are many perks of selling a coastal home to a consumer, whether if it’s a rental or a permanent residence. But, there are many considerations that should be rendered to the consumer

When Chris Taylor started out in real estate eight years ago, he understood he needed to build relationships in the real estate industry. But he admits he wasn’t networking in the smartest or most efficient ways. “I’m more on

Almost every aspect of our lives has been transformed by technology. Advancements in virtual reality, blockchain, artificial intelligence and other new technologies have raised the bar on consumer expectations. If you’re tempted to dismiss those developments as being unrelated

No matter what social platform comes along, Facebook is still a leader in the space. As such, real estate agents and consumers alike flock to the site for a variety of reasons. In fact, according to 2019 figures from

Even though you’re in the trenches every day, buying a house is a big deal for your clients. It requires many involved steps and processes that can seem overwhelming to any buyer. And one of the more intimidating steps

It’s not easy to stay up-to-date on the latest in luxury real estate. The true trajectory and intensity of trends in this specialized market can be obscured by noise in the data when sample sizes or time frames are

Will technology one day replace the role of the real estate agent? In an era of rapidly evolving customer relationship management software, iBuyers and the constant specter of brokerage mergers and acquisitions—always, it seems, with tech bandied about as

Although most Americans alive today have never known a world where women are absent from the workforce, most are still well aware of the discrimination and injustice that continues to plague working women. Though gender norms continue to be

Technology has dramatically reshaped the way that consumers and agents alike experience the process of buying or selling a home. The internet, cell phones, mobile devices and digital photo and video tools have played a prominent role in this

The U.S. Census Bureau is renewing its push to stimulate innovative technological developments through the use of its own data. The Opportunity Project (TOP), a collaborative effort between government agencies and private tech firms, continues to build upon initiatives

Can technology predict where leads will come from and which neighborhoods will be booming next? Agents weigh

At this time of year, many buyers are staying indoors and surfing websites for homes with attractive style, fresh upgrades and open floor plans. When investing in any property, these and many other practical and structural considerations are huge

For many agents, a robust reading list helps them learn new techniques and information. We spoke with a few agents at the top of their game around the U.S. to find out what should be on your reading list

The owner of real estate franchise brands including Coldwell Banker and Sotheby’s International Realty announced the launch of a new unified tech platform, Desk, that enables its agents to access key digital tools all in one place. Desk can