Technology issues
Selling a Smart Home: What Real Estate Agents Need to Watch Out For
The United States is the undisputed leader in smart homes globally. In 2018, $5.474 billion was spent on smart homes across the country, and this is expected to…
Electronic Document Signing — Managing the Risk
Every good real estate agent wants to expedite the sales process and make it easier for buyers and sellers. Electronic document signing technology can help, especially when dealing…
Technology Traps: Lessons Learned from Real Estate Litigation
Unfortunately, there are many painful lessons learned about “technology traps” from the litigation home front. Real estate agents rely on technology to do business. But that reliance can…
Brokers & Buyers Under Surveillance — Are You Being Watched?
Technology has changed the real estate market, resulting in more efficient real estate transactions and timely exchange of information. However, some unanticipated consequences have surfaced. Surveillance systems can…
Should Your Client Use Amazon Key for Real Estate Showings?
Amazon Key allows delivery people to enter a home to place packages inside. The app is now expanding to new uses—including home showings. What effect will Amazon Key…
What Real Estate Agents Need to Know about Smart Homes
With smart home technology on the rise, it’s important for real estate agents to know what's available and how to showcase it. But, smart technology brings its own…
How to Avoid Real Estate Lawsuits from Virtual Staging
Want quicker sales and higher sales prices? Staging a home might be the ticket, because it helps potential buyers see themselves living in a property. And then there’s…
The Benefits and Risks of Home Video Surveillance When Selling a Property
Many homes these days have surveillance equipment ranging from high-tech motion detector and video cameras to so-called “nanny-cams.” Not surprisingly, home sellers use such equipment either to protect…
How to Use Drone Technology to Sell Real Estate
Drones stepped onto the real estate scene almost as soon as they hit the commercial market. Drone footage gives an online posting a professional, high-end touch and allows…
